American Racing Equipment Re-ups with Driver Brendan Gaughan American Racing Wheels 200 set for Nov. 2 at california speedway

American Racing Equipment today announced that they are increasing their sponsorship of driver Brendan Gaughan and the Orleans Racing Team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Gaughan, driver of the #62 NAPA Auto Parts Dodge, is currently 11th in the overall NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series point standings. His next series race will be the American Racing Wheels 200 on Saturday, November 2 at the California Speedway in Fontana. American Racing Wheels, a brand of American Racing Equipment, is not only the title sponsor of the truck race but also the “official truck wheel” of the racetrack and sponsor of the California Speedway American-Racing Safety Team.

Robert Hange, president, American Racing Equipment, said of the truck series rookie who has already won the O’Reilly 400 and Silverado 350: “Brendan is one of America’s hottest racing talents. Our relationship with him further enhances American Racing Equipment’s legacy in racing and we are very proud and excited to not only continue, but increase our commitment to him.”

I have been a part of the American Racing Equipment family since I began racing at 15-years-old and I have loved every minute of it,” said Gaughan. “Everyone I have met at American Racing over the years has been extremely passionate about the sport of racing and building a winning team. I am so honored to still be in this seat.”

Founded in 1956, American Racing Equipment is one of the world’s largest aftermarket wheel manufacturers. Its product lines include well-respected name brands such as American Racing Wheels, Epic, Motegi Racing and RJ DeVera’s signature line, Ro_Ja. Owned today by Noranda Inc., an international natural resources company, American Racing Equipment sells and promotes its products and brands in more than 30 countries and through a network of more than 45,000 dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, Calif., American Racing Equipment sets the industry standard in craftsmanship, innovation, and performance, with more than one hundred precision-crafted alloy wheel styles.