JeepSpeed Press Release

2008 ATK ENGINES JEEPSPEED OFFROAD SERIES’


EXCITING NEW SPONSORS FOR 2008 JEEPSPEED SERIES'


Jan 1 2008.

Clive Skilton, Managing Partner of the Jeepspeed Association, announced today that the 2008 Jeepspeed Challenge and 2008 Jeepspeed Cup will have new Presenting Sponsorship from ATK Engines and GearHeadJeep.com

ATK North America is the largest private label Engine Remanufacturer in the United States. Partnered with their sister company, VEGE de Mexico, ATK VEGE has a history of Remanufacturing that dates back to 1936. ATK VEGE specializes in building Jeep engines, as the WWII military Jeep was the first engine that the company began remanufacturing back in the late 1930s.

Mr. Peter Butterfield, President and CEO of ATK says "the Jeepspeed Association and its members are the perfect match to the millions of Jeep owners and Jeep shops around the world that use the legendary Jeep 4.0 liter engine. Since Jeep stopped manufacturing this fantastic motor in 2007, ATK will continue to produce both new and remanufactured versions of it to supplement the continuing demand. With 95% of Jeepspeed Challenge competitors depending on the Jeep 4.0 liter engine to get them to the finish line, ATK pledges to be there as the source for that power. ATK is proud to be partners with Jeepspeed and its members worldwide."


Jeepspeed race classes:

Rubicon Express Jeepspeed Challenge presented by ATK Engines is for any 6 cylinder Jeep with limited modifications.

Currie Enterprises Jeepspeed Cup presented by ATK Engines is for any Jeep with any Jeep/Mopar/Chrysler/AMC engine. This is a new class for Jeepspeed competitors that want to go faster. V8 engines will be allowed in 6 cylinder Jeep models.


Peter Butterfield continued "we will be pleased to supply any of these engines to Jeepspeed racers and Jeep enthusiasts. In addition to stock engines we are ready and able to custom build high performance versions to owner's specifications."

The Jeepspeed series is 7 events in California, Arizona and Nevada. For details go to www.jeepspeed.com or www.gearheadjeep.com

 
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