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Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative

Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative Adds New Position

Names Terry Kibler Safety Director of ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series
kiblerkk07.jpgTOLEDO OH (6-27-07) - The Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative, established in 2006, continues to expand in its role to increase safety measures in ARCA-sanctioned activities.

After announcing membership into the SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI), a non-profit organization established to issue and administer standards for specialty/performance automotive and racing equipment, ARCA officials have increased their at-track presence with a new position in the touring ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series.

ARCA officials have announced that Terry Kibler has been named Safety Inspector for the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series for 2007 and beyond.


AMKUS Rescue Systems Extends Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative Program Agreement

TOLEDO OH (4-16-07)--Amkus Rescue Systems, the internationally renowned manufacturer of professional extrication and rescue tools, has extended its relationship with ARCA and the Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative through the 2011 racing season.


Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Team Travels to Iowa

safetyiowacar.jpgNEWTON IA (3-6-07) - The Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative traveled to Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa over the weekend to take part in a 16-hour incident response training session.

The session, with a focus on hands-on experience, applied textbook skills and knowledge to potential at-track emergency scenarios.

"We're grateful to Iowa Speedway, which opened up its doors to the Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative team," said ARCA Safety Services Manager Marc Williams.


Safety Solutions Extends ARCA Hardcore Motorsports Safety Initiative Support

TOLEDO OH (2-20-07) -- Safety Solutions has extended its support of the Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative. The new agreement positions the safety systems manufacturer as an associate sponsor of the ARCA Safety program through 2009.

"We are excited to continue the strong relationship we have built with ARCA, and pleased to be able to extend our support of the ARCA Safety Initiative through the 2009 season," said Safety Solutions, Inc.'s President Trevor Ashline.


49 Techies Show up for ARCA Safety & Technical Training
techtrainingfranzil07.jpgHardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative Helps Teach Tech Officials
TOLEDO OH (1-15-07) – Safety and technical training, regarding the inspection of ARCA RE/MAX Series cars, were at the forefront this past Saturday at the ARCA home office.  

In all, 49 ARCA officials, from all over the Midwest, showed up for hands-on training in an effort to be fully prepared for the upcoming 55th annual ARCA RE/MAX Series season, which soon starts at Daytona Int’l Speedway with the 44th running of the ARCA 200 Saturday, February 10. 

ARCA Hosts Hardcore Motorsports Safety Seminar
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SFI Explained At Annual Toledo Speedway Gathering…

TOLEDO, OH (12-2-06)-- Officials from ARCA hosted racers, track officials and industry vendors for the 5th annual Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Seminar on Saturday, December 2, at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill Meeting Room, adjacent to Toledo Speedway. 

Carl Olson, Motorsports Manager for The SFI Foundation, served as Keynote Speaker for the off-season seminar, and explained the purpose and role SFI plays in motorsports safety. From left to right: SFI Motorsports Manager Carl Olson & Hardcore Motorsports owner Bill Wells

Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Seminar Saturday
TOLEDO, OH—As a continually moving target, there is no off-season for the subject of safety.

Hardcore Motorsports Hosts Car Show and Cruise-in
hedlesky2.JPGBRIGHTON MI (10-24-06)—While the winter season might mean less on-track activity for racers, many ARCA RE/MAX Series teams are staying plenty busy, including Hardcore Motorsports, which played host to a car show and cruise-in at their Brighton, Michigan high-performance shop on Tuesday, October 24.

Star Headlight & Lantern Company Supports ARCA Safety Initiative
safetylights.jpgTOLEDO OH (9-3-06) - New York based Star Headlight and Lantern Company has become the latest firm to support the Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative. 

Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative Adds MPH
safetymphtrailer.jpgTOLEDO OH (7-31-06)--The Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative, a vertically integrated safety program launched in 2006, unveiled an exciting new addition to the program at Pocono Raceway the weekend of July 21-22. Motorsports Performance Health (MPH), a trackside Sports Medicine Service, participated in the event in a trial effort to determine certain feasibilities for their services, as part of the ARCA community. 

Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative Teams-Up with Holland Police at Berlin
MARNE MI (7-13-06)--A primary objective of the Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative involves information and education within the ARCA RE/MAX Series garage.

Safety Initiative Big Part of Superspeedway Open Testing
safetytestingmis06.jpgHardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative Busy at Tests
TOLEDO OH (6-20-06) -- The ARCA RE/MAX Series race event schedule is only one component of the on-track activity sanctioned by ARCA. In addition to the 23 events that take place from February thru October, ARCA oversees a dozen “open” tests at the superspeedways the series visits. The test sessions are a cooperative effort among the tracks, sanctioning body and race teams with a common goal of a safer race event. 

Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative Builds Momentum With New Safety Truck & Trailer
safetytrucktrailer.jpgTOLEDO OH (5-3-06) - The Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative, new in 2006, continues to gather momentum. 

After announcing membership into the SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI), a non-profit organization established to issue and administer standards for specialty/performance automotive and racing equipment, ARCA officials have increased their ARCA RE/MAX Series at-track presence with a brand new safety truck and trailer. 

ARCA Safety Initiative Kicks Off at ARCA Short Tracks
safetysemtol06.jpgHardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative Introduced To Weekly ARCA Tracks
TOLEDO, OH (4-8-06) - The Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative conducted its first formal training event on Saturday Morning, April 8, at Toledo Speedway. The session was conducted specifically for the Safety Teams from Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways, and held in conjunction with Toledo Speedway’s open test and tune day. 


Safety Solutions/LFT Technologies Joins ARCA Safety Initiative
TOLEDO OH (4-11-06)-- North Carolina based Safety Solutions / LFT Technologies has become the latest firm to join in support of the Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative. 

ARCA Short Track Safety Training Set For Saturday
Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative To Address Toledo/Flatrock Safety Teams… 
TOLEDO, OH (4-4-06) The Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative will organize and conduct its first formal training event this Saturday, April 8, at Toledo Speedway. The session has been designed specifically for the Safety Teams from Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways.

UNO Joins Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative
unologo1.3.jpgTOLEDO, OH (3-15-06)--Officials from ARCA and The University of Northwestern Ohio have jointly announced that the Lima, OH based high performance college has agreed to a three-year associate sponsorship agreement in support of the Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative.

ARCA Announces Safety Initiative; Hardcore Motorsports to Support Program
ARCA officials announced the formal designation of the ARCA Safety Initiative, a vertically integrated safety program that will take effect beginning with the 2006 racing season. 

ARCA Newest SFI Member Sanctioning Body
SFILogo.jpgMembership Part of New Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Initiative
TOLEDO, OH -- Officials from the Automobile Racing Club of America and the SFI Foundation, Inc. have jointly announced that ARCA has become the newest member sanctioning body to join SFI.