ASA Gears Up With Power Train Technology On Midwest Tour
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (March 13, 2007) – The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment is pleased to announce a partnership with PowerTrain Technology, Inc. (PTT) for the inaugural season of the Midwest Tour.
“We are excited to be on board for 2007. We look forward to a lot of great racing and spectacular results,” stated PTT founder Steve Fox.
PowerTrain Technology, Inc. is a manufacturer of multi-disc racing clutches and premium driveline components for racing and performance automotive applications. All of PTT's products are designed using computer aided engineering and design. The products are manufactured to aerospace quality tolerances, and are truly state-of-the-art.
PTT's goal is to offer state-of-the-art auto racing driveline parts at a reasonable price. These are the kind of parts that ASAMT drivers will be proud to have their racecars – the kind of parts that help a driver gain an advantage over the competition. These are the kind of parts that have race winning reliability engineered into them and will get users to the winner’s circle time after time.
PTT's product offerings include a Chevy SB-V8 reverse starter mount bellhousing (in aluminum or magnesium), standard and reverse mount starters, button style and lightweight flywheels, flexplates, and hydraulic release bearings. PTT also manufactures custom made flywheels and other drivetrain components. PTT is adding and refining new cutting edge products all the time.
Involute gear and spline design is a niche specialty at PTT. Properly designed gears transmit power in a very efficient manner with minimal parasitic losses. Properly designed involute gear teeth also provide superior strength. All of PTT's geared products feature high strength tooth forms to give you the advantage you seek on the racetrack.
In March 2002 Fox saw an opportunity to further advance racing clutch design from nearly 20 years of experience at Quarter Master, developing every product in the company’s catalog. He broke out on his own and formed PowerTrain Technology. PTT was established as an engineering and manufacturing based company, dedicated to exceeding customer needs. PTT is dedicated to designing, engineering and manufacturing cutting edge, racing driveline components. PTT will carry out its mission using whatever tools are necessary to keep it at the forefront of engineering excellence and manufacturing quality, backed up by good old fashioned integrity.
Fox has over 35 years of experience in the racing industry. He began working on cars at age 11, was drag racing by age 16, and achieved a great deal of notoriety while honing his mechanical skills.
While employed as a CNC machinist at a local machine shop he quickly moved up to managing their CNC department. At the same time he put himself through college at night, majoring in mechanical engineering. His background in auto racing, CNC machining and mechanical engineering gave him a unique set of skills that have played a significant role in his endeavors.
Fox’s professional experience at Quarter Master Industries (QM) began in 1984 when he was hired on to oversee manufacturing. Less than a year later he implemented QM's first CAD system (AutoCad). Steve used this new tool to springboard QM into a new era of product design and manufacturability. By 1990 he was responsible for engineering, product design and manufacturing. He oversaw the design and development of their clutches, flywheels, bellhousings, driveshafts, and all other products. In Steve's tenure with QM, he was involved with almost every aspect of the business from the shop floor, to business systems, and design engineering.
“Steve Fox at PowerTrain Technology is a perfect example of a guy who cares sincerely about grass roots racing and is trying to grow his business by supporting those that he feels will be a major help in his success. He really likes to get out and talk to the racers and offer them help and support. I can't thank him enough for becoming a part of our series and I look forward to having him around for a long time,” ASAMT VP Steve Einhaus said.
More information about Algonquin, Illinois based PowerTrain Technology is available online at www.powertraintech.com or by calling (847) 458-2323. PowerTrain Technology will be making its debut at the ASA Midwest Tour inaugural season opener at Elko Speedway April 28, 2007.
All registrants are reminded about the 2007 preseason meeting Saturday March 17 at the Chula Vista Resort Golf Course Club House in Wisconsin Dells beginning at 4pm. Drivers are required to bring driving suit and shoes along for promotional photos.
To learn more about the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment please contact the ASA Midwest Tour office by calling (262) 514-3880 or by e-mailing Tim Olson at tim@asamidwesttour.com or Steve Einhaus at steve@asamidwesttour.com.