SPEED World Challenge Sponsors

The following sponsors make the SPEED World Challenge Series "what racing should be" year after year.  Labeled as having the "closest competition" by Car and Driver Magazine, this series is one of the few that deliver exactly what road racing fans are looking for. 
If you are interested in becoming a supporting sponsor of the SPEED World Challenge series contact SCCA Pro Racing and start enjoying the benefits of exposure that only this series can offer, today.


Acura - Manufacturer Sponsor, Contigency Sponsor - http://www.acura.com/ Contingency Details
One of the leading manufacturers of high-performance sport compacts, sedans and sports cars, Acura returns to the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championships as a manufacturer contingency sponsor. A division of American Honda, Acura has contributed to the company’s eleven Manufacturers’ Championships in 15 years – more than any other manufacturer. Acura has won races in both the SCCA SPEED GT and Touring Car classes, and its 64 wins currently rank second for most manufacturer victories in the series.
Airgas - Contingency Sponsor - http://www.airgas.com/ Contingency Details
Airgas has long been the main air and nitrogen supplier to professional race teams and continues to offers both service and contingency sponsorship to SCCA SPEED World Challenge teams.
BBS - Contingency Sponsor - http://www.bbs-usa.com/ Contingency Details
BBS wheels have been rolling on race tracks all over the globe, from one success to the next, for over 35 years. Nowhere are demands higher or stress greater than they are in motor racing. For the 2008 season, BBS of America again offers contingency payouts to teams competing in both SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT and Touring Car.
BMW - Contingency Sponsor - http://www.bmwusa.com Contingency Details
Known as the “Ultimate Driving Machine,” BMW has long manufactured high-end sport sedans and coupes, including the 328, 325, M3 and M Coupe. With 48 SCCA SPEED World Challenge wins to the marque, BMW ranks third in the record books for most manufacturer victories in the series. BMW captured its first-ever SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Manufacturers’ title in 2001. In 2003 and 2004, BMW won both the SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships.
Cadillac - Manufacturer Sponsor - http://www.cadillac.com
Team Cadillac entered SPEED World Challenge competition in 2004, scoring a one-two finish in its first race and finishing as runner-up in the manufacturers championship. Cadillac swept the drivers and manufacturers championships in 2005, and has won nine races and seven poles in three seasons. The Cadillac CTS-V race cars are based on the production CTS-V that is a member of the Cadillac V-Series family of performance luxury vehicles.
ChaseCam - Contingency Sponsor - http://chasecam.com/ Contingency Details
ChaseCam is a division of Chase Product Development, Inc. that develops, builds and sells solid state rugged video recording systems for racing and countless other applications. With the PDR100 Digital Recorder currently in use by many top racing and television programs all over the world, ChaseCam is pleased to join SCCA SPEED World Challenge in 2008 by offering contingency payouts to both GT and Touring Car teams.
Chevrolet - Manufacturer Sponsor - http://www.chevrolet.com
Chevrolet has long been a pioneer in the high-performance car market with the Corvette and Camaro. The two models have helped the manufacturer earn three SCCA SPEED World Challenge Manufacturers’ Championship titles. In 2008, Chevrolet will again support its sixth-generation Corvette in SCCA SPEED GT, which has helped the manufacturer to record more wins than any other marque with a total of 65 in the 18-year World Challenge history.
Commercial Grounds Care - Official Utility Vehicle - http://www.cgcequip.com
Recognized as the Official Utility Vehicle of the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championships, Commercial Grounds Care, Inc. is the sole supplier for the SCCA Pro Racing staff and the preferred provider of all SPEED World Challenge race teams. Commercial Grounds Care provides all of the state of the art equipment to do the job properly, including a full line of BOB-CAT & Bunton zero turn & walk behind mowers, Ryan & Classen turf renovation products, Little Wonder blowers & vacs, Mantis tillers, and Steiner tractors and attachments.
Dodge - Manufacturer Sponsor - http://www.dodge.com
Dodge returns in 2008 as a manufacturer sponsor for its Dodge Viper Competition Coupe. Dodge introduced the Competition Coupe in 2002 for the 2003 season. In 2004, it carried Tommy Archer to the Drivers’ Championship and became the most popular car in SPEED GT. A division of Chrysler LLC, Dodge manufactures a full line of both cars and trucks.
Forgeline - Contingency Sponsor - http://www.forgeline.com Contingency Details
The highest in strength, quality and performance, Forgeline wheels have been mounted on winning cars in the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Series for years. For 2008, Forgeline Motorsports returns to the SPEED World Challenge Series as a contingency sponsor for both SPEED GT and SPEED Touring Car.
Hawk Performance - Contingency Sponsor - http://www.hawkperformance.com Contingency Details
In 2002, Hawk Corporation and Sports Car Club of America Inc. announced an agreement naming Hawk Performance the Official Brake Products of the SCCA. Hawk Performance is the world’s top brake pad manufacturer for street, performance and racing applications. For the 2008 season, Hawk will continue to provide contingency payouts for SCCA SPEED World Challenge teams performing with their product.
Intercomp - Official Scales - http://www.intercompco.com
Intercomp Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of portable weighing solutions, is the Official Scale of SCCA Pro Racing. While Intercomp is known for providing high quality scale solutions, their name has been built on over 30 years of solid customer satisfaction. Producing the highest quality products while maintaining competitive pricing and a strong commitment to customer service, has enabled Intercomp to continue leading the industry in the 21st century.
M&R Products - Contingency Sponsor - http://www.mrproducts.com Contingency Details
For over 25 years, M&R Products has been manufacturing premium quality driver safety equipment and tie down straps. Their harness line includes 4-Point to 7-Point configurations available in both Rotary Cam and Lever Latch models. M&R also produces a wide range of Tie-Downs and Transport Accessories. M&R Products will continue to support the SCCA SPEED World Challenge in 2008 by offering contingency payouts to both GT and Touring Car teams performing with their product.
Mahle - Official Technical Services Partner - http://www.mahle-powertrain.com
As an OEM-independent company that is part of a worldwide group with unsurpassed component expertise, MAHLE Powertrain is uniquely positioned to provide Integrated Powertrain Solutions (IPS) from concept to manufacture. With integrated innovative creativity, precision, perfection and global commitment, MAHLE spurs development in the vehicle and engine industry, and always set new standards in doing so. MAHLE Powertrain will continue to be designated as an Official Technical Services Partner of the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championships in 2008.
Mazda - Manufacturer Sponsor, Contingency Sponsor - http://www.mazdausa.com Contingency Details
After capturing both the Touring Car Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships in 2007, Mazda will return to the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championships as a contingency and manufacturer sponsor in 2008. A leading Japanese car manufacturer, Mazda manufacturers a full line of cars, including the MAZDA6, which currently competes in SCCA SPEED Touring Car.
Porsche - Manufacturer Sponsor - http://www.porsche.com/
Porsche will return to SCCA SPEED World Challenge in 2008 to defend the 2007 SCCA SPEED GT Drivers’ Championship title and continue its support of the series and competitors running in Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars (911 Type 997 and 911 Type 996-based cars). Porsche has won six Manufacturers’ Championship titles in the last 14 years, garnering 37 wins to rank fourth all-time.
RACER Magazine - Presenting Sponsor - http://www.racer.com
RACER Magazine takes you to the heart of the action in the top racing series with amazing photography, great writing and unrivaled coverage of the World Challenge cars, teams and drivers. RACER is America’s premier motorsports publication, taking you behind the scenes of all major-league auto racing-deep into the worlds of Champ Car, World Rally, IndyCar, Formula 1, NHRA, NASCAR and more. Internationally renowned for its in-depth feature stories and cutting-edge coverage, RACER also covers the grassroots level of American motorsports. RACER returns as the presenting sponsor of the Manufacturers’ Championship for both SPEED GT and Touring Car.
Racing Electronics - Official Radio Communications Provider - http://racingelectronics.com/
Racing Electronics manufactures and supplies a complete line of Race Communication products and accessories, and has been serving the professional driver and pit crew as well as the race fan for over 18 years. Racing Electronics is the Official Radio Communication Partner of SCCA and SCCA Pro Racing, including SPEED World Challenge, and the 2008 sponsor of the Racing Electronics Hole Shot Award for both GT and Touring Car.
SPEED - Title Sponsor, Official Television Network - http://www.speedtv.com
In 1999, SPEED Channel and SCCA Pro Racing teamed up to re-launch the World Challenge series with hopes of creating the most entertaining Touring and GT car racing in North America. As the series’ title sponsor, SPEED Channel provides the SPEED GT and Touring Car Championships a marketing and exposure vehicle that no other road racing series in North America enjoys. Now owned by Fox, SPEED reaches more than 68 million homes in North America. The official television network of SCCA, SPEED continues its relationship with the two-category series through a package that includes series title naming rights, a marketing and promotions package and exclusive television coverage of each SPEED World Challenge GT and Touring Car Championship race.
Stäubli Corporation - Contingency Sponsor - http://www.staubli.com Contingency Details
Stäubli Corporation is a mechanical solution provider and manufacturer with three dedicated divisions: textile machinery, connectors and robotics. Stäubli’s Motorsports products provide high performance connections for all segments of Motorsports with applications for hydraulic, pneumatic, air and all fluid applications. With a workforce of 3000, Stäubli has a presence in 24 countries and agents in 50 countries around the world. Stäubli will join the SCCA SPEED World Challenge in 2008 as a contingency sponsor offering payouts to both GT and Touring Car teams performing with their product.
Sunoco - Official Fuel - http://www.racegas.com
Sunoco, the largest manufacturer of racing gasoline in the world and the Official Fuel of SCCA, has a long track record of winning performance. Recognized as the leader in the race fuel industry Sunoco sets the standard with every gallon of every blend. More engine builders, racers, tracks and sanctioning bodies choose Sunoco than all other racing gasoline combined! Sunoco’s track-proven fuels are designed to provide exceptional performance, quality and consistency.
Tilton Engineering - Contingency Sponsor - http://www.tiltonengineering.com Contingency Details
Since 1972, Tilton Engineering has been a major supplier of innovative racing products. Tilton’s championship winning products include driveline components (clutches, flywheels, bellhousing, release bearings), brake controls (pedal assemblies, master cylinders) and the renowned Super Starter. 2008 marks Tilton’s fourth consecutive year as a contingency sponsor of the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Series. Awards are being posted for both the GT and Touring classes.
Toyo Tires - Official Tire - http://www.toyo.com
SCCA SPEED World Challenge and Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. have enjoyed a long relationship beginning in 2001. Initially, all cars in both SPEED Touring and GT raced on Proxes® T1-S tires. This demonstrated the capability of Toyo® ultra-high performance production street tires and served as a testing ground to develop the Proxes T1R™, and then the Toyo Proxes RA1™, the D.O.T. legal competition tire that has been exclusive in the series since 2004. In 2008, Toyo will introduce yet another new tire to SPEED World Challenge, the Toyo Proxes R888™, and continue to provide promotional and tire support with an extended contract through the 2010 season. Toyo manufactures and distributes not only competition tires, but also a complete line of replacement tires for cars, trucks, buses and construction equipment.
Volkswagen - Manufacturer Sponsor, Contingency Sponsor - http://www.vw.com Contingency Details
Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars, and Europe's largest automaker. For over 45 years, Volkswagen has been a dominating force in various forms of motorsports around the world. Today, VW continues to write racing history by focusing on a commitment to bring clean diesel technology to the race track. In 2008, the all-new clean diesel-powered SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup will showcase VW's industry leading TDI technology and a new breed of young driving talent. Volkswagen will also continue as an SCCA SPEED World Challenge contingency and manufacturer sponsor in support of all Volkswagen teams competing in SPEED Touring Car.

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