Cool Cuts by FYI WIRZ are the presentation of pertinent motorsports press releases and/or articles during any given week. Compiled and condensed by Dwight Drum @ Racetake.com.
Today’s WIRZ are business subjects: Bondo and a free Camaro
Bondo helps repair dent in the Daytona 500
Courtesy of 3M Public Relations:
Bondo™ auto body filler used to fill pothole in racing surface that threatened the running of the race
In racing, the common repair for many situations is a roll of 3M tape and a can of Bondo™ auto body filler. And on the day of NASCAR's biggest race at Daytona International Speedway, this adage came true - Bondo saved the day.
When the combination of cold weather and heavy rain caused a pothole to develop the track's surface midway through the Daytona 500, race officials threw the red flag and went to work on the repair. But lots of moisture and cold temperatures made it challenging, and the repair only lasted for about 30 laps before giving way.
Race officials went looking for solutions, and determined that Bondo™ auto body filler was the best option for filling the hole with material that would dry fast and stand up to the final laps of the race. Within 45 minutes, the Sprint Cup cars returned to the track for a thrilling dash to the finish.
"Bondo™ body fillers are very versatile," said Thom Weber, global business manager for 3M Automotive Aftermarket business. "We've seen many uses in the 60 years this product line has been around, from patching concrete and repairing stucco to fixing wood. All of the 3M fillers, including Bondo, have a unique chemistry designed to adhere to a variety of surfaces. It was the perfect solution in a pinch for the wet, cold concrete at Daytona. While we would not recommend using Bondo™ body fillers on potholes in all cases, we're just glad to have been able to help get the track back to a safe condition so the drivers could have a great finish."
Win This Car! Sweepstakes to highlight JEGS' 50th anniversary
Courtesy of JEGS media:
In honor of its 50th anniversary celebration, JEGS Mail Order will be giving away a beautiful 2010 Chevrolet Camaro in the mail order giant's familiar yellow and black trim.
"Our customers are car people so the best thing we could think of to give away was this great American-made hot rod," said Mike Coughlin, vice president of JEGS. "We're hoping to have a lot of fun with this Sweepstakes and I think our fans and customers will join in the excitement, especially as we get closer to July when we give this thing away.
"We plan to have the car out at several events during the year so people can see how cool it is in person. We encourage everyone to enter the contest and try their luck."
Enter the Sweepstakes by filling out the electronic entry form at JEGS.com or by sending a 3x5-inch index card with the entrant's name, address, city and state, zip code and phone number. Mailed entries must be sent to: The JEGS "Win This Car! Celebrating 50 Years" Sweepstakes, c/o JEGS Automotive Inc., 101 JEGS Place, Delaware, OH 43015. Only one entry is allowed per family.
The time to act is now. The Sweepstakes begins February 15 and runs through July 4. The ultimate winner will be randomly selected July 12. The Sweepstakes is open to all legal U.S. residents age 18 or older as of February 15, 2010. Instead of the car, the winner can chose to receive $20,000 in cash.
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