Leader in Automotive Air and Oil Filters Continues Technical Support with RCR and ECR Engines
WELCOME, N.C. (January 29, 2015) – WIX Filters®, a global manufacturer of filtration products, announced today the extension of its partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR). The partnership includes primary branding of select events with the No. 31 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series program with driver Ryan Newman. WIX Filters will also be featured as primary sponsor for one race with the No. 62 XFINITY Series program and driver Brendan Gaughan for 2015.
As part of the partnership, WIX Filters continues its technical support of both RCR and ECR Engines by supplying air and oil filters and providing research and development support. All RCR race cars will feature the WIX Filters logo under the hood.
“After last year’s record-breaking season, we’re thrilled to be partnering with Richard Childress Racing and Ryan Newman again,” said Jennifer Gibson, brand manager for WIX Filters. “Newman Nation brings such great passion and excitement to the racing season, and they’ve only further elevated the WIX brand. We can’t wait to see how the partnership grows in 2015.”
Newman will compete in the No. 31 WIX Filters Chevrolet starting at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on April 19.
“For 75 years, WIX Filters has been the industry leader at providing customers with premium quality automotive filters designed to exceed performance demands,” said Richard Childress, CEO and chairman of Richard Childress Racing. “We value those standards along with WIX’s ongoing growth and innovations. Our technical alliance is leading to advances within both of our organizations, and we’ll continue to work alongside WIX’s engineers to apply our research to their everyday performance demands. RCR is proud to continue our association with the No. 1 filter in motorsports and we look forward to accomplishing even more in 2015.”
Last season, WIX’s collaboration with RCR produced a championship-contenting effort with just one-point separating Newman from hoisting the Sprint Cup trophy. Adding to the accomplishment for RCR, Gaughan visited victory lane two times in the XFINITY Series.
“WIX Filters has been a valued partner of mine during the last five seasons,” said Newman, who capped off his first year at RCR by turning in his best-career finish in the championship standings. “I appreciate everything WIX stands for, including reliability and innovation. Their more than 3,500 employees are incredibly passionate and dedicated about what they do for a living which is why WIX is a perfect fit with all of us at RCR.”
WIX will showcase the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series across its social media pages, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. For more information on WIX, please visit www.wixfilters.com. Plus, details concerning today’s announcement and all that is happening at RCR can be found by visiting rcrracing.com.
About WIX Filters:
Since 1939, Wix® Filters has been an innovator in filtration products. WIX designs, manufactures and distributes products for automotive, diesel, agricultural, industrial and specialty filter markets. Its product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks, off-road equipment and manufacturing applications. For more information, visit http://www.wixfilters.com/. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/wixfilters, follow us on Twitter@WIXFilters and visit our YouTube page at youtube.com/TheWIXFilters.
About Affinia Group Inc.:
Affinia Group Inc. is an innovative global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and marketing of industrial grade products and services, including extensive offerings of aftermarket products for automotive and heavy-duty vehicles. With approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, Affinia has operations in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visitwww.affiniagroup.com.
About Richard Childress Racing:
Richard Childress Racing (rcrracing.com) has earned more than 200 victories and 15 championships, including six in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Its 2015 Sprint Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Dow/American Ethanol/Cheerios/Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet), 2011 Brickyard 400 champion Paul Menard (No. 27 Menards Chevrolet) and 2008 Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman (No. 31 Caterpillar/Quicken Loans/Grainger/WIX Filters Chevrolet). Its XFINITY Series program includes Brian Scott (No. 2 Shore Lodge/Whitetail Chevrolet), 2012 Camping World Truck Series rookie of the year Ty Dillon (No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/WESCO/Yuengling Light Lager/Red Kap Chevrolet), Brendan Gaughan (No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet) and a multi-driver lineup with Austin Dillon, Brandon Jones and Paul Menard (No. 33 Rheem/Menards Chevrolet) team.
