Pirelli World Challenge fans watching series races on NBC Sports Network, or at world-challengetv.com this coming season will see a special segment each broadcast titled the Eibach Suspension Cam. The segment will feature footage from a camera mounted in the wheel well of a Pirelli World Challenge racecar that highlights shock/strut assembly movements. The segment will feature renowned motorsports and Pirelli World Challenge commentators Greg Creamer and Calvin Fish discussing aspects of car setup and the importance of having the proper suspension performance parts.
“We are very excited to be a part of this prestigious sports car series. For many years we have had great results with Pirelli World Challenge teams that have worked with us and providing them the ultimate in motorsport springs in the special spring rates each team needs,” said Oliver Rathlein, Vice President of Marketing, Eibach Springs. “This next step will help us bring those successes to the general public and share with them the availability of the same quality and performance for their own car. We look forward to a great partnership!”
For 60 years now, Eibach has been known as the world standard for high-quality springs and the preferred supplier for the world’s most demanding auto manufacturers, top auto racing series, including Formula 1, and its own brand of extreme-performance aftermarket springs and suspension components.
"We are very pleased to have Eibach join the series as the Official Suspension Partner,” said Dave Drimmie, WC Vision's VP, Marketing and Communications. “Eibach suspension springs and components are engineered to high performance standards and are a perfect match for the demands our racecars encounter throughout the season.”
About the Pirelli World Challenge Championships
Entering its 23rd consecutive season, the Pirelli World Challenge is one of North America's top production car-based racing championships. Divided into four separate categories (Pirelli World Challenge GT, Pirelli World Challenge GTS, Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car, and Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car B-Spec), races feature thrilling standing starts, adrenaline filled door-to-door action and world-class drivers. The Pirelli World Challenge features cars from the world's most popular manufacturers – race-prepped versions of the cars driven on the streets. Sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing, the series races at North America's premier road and temporary street courses.
The 2012 Pirelli World Challenge season opener is scheduled for March 23-25 on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. For more on the series, go to www.world-challenge.com.
