PETERSEN MEDIA- Liberal, KS native and Owasso, OK resident, Tony Bruce, Jr is very excited to welcome new partners, and new team members to his Bruce Racing team as they get geared up for the 2012 Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour that is set to kick off in just over one week.
“We are really excited with some of the additions we made to the team with sponsors and team members, as well as welcoming back a ton of our previous supporter,” said the driver known simply as TBJ.
For starters, Bruce is very excited to welcome back crew-chief, Wayne Priddy. The duo previously worked together as recently as 2010, and towards the end of the 2011 season Bruce teamed up with Priddy in preparation for the 2012 season.
“I am very excited to have Wayne back with me again in 2012,” said Bruce. “We’ve had some success in the past, and I’m confident we can pick that back up in 2012. After we brought Wayne back last year we saw instant results, so I’m excited for opening night.”
Priddy is equally as excited to be back with Bruce Racing.
“I’m excited for the opportunity,” said Priddy. We have been together before and have a great understanding of each other and our individual expectations for the team. I think that if we treat every night as a one race season, then the end of the season will be very rewarding for all involved.”
Bruce is also excited to welcome aboard three very prominent marketing partners in Hinchman Racewear, Pro Auto and Steve Watt Enterprises (SWE).
Specializing in driver safety, Hinchman Racewear has been around since 1925 and still lead the industry in style, but more importantly lead the industry in safety. Hinchman changed the game in 1965 as they were the first suit to use Nomax exclusively. In 1999 the company led the push to used Carbon-X in their suits, and then in 2004 Hinch introduced “Comfort Tech”. This lining creates a 3-layer suit that is lighter, thinner, comfortable and more protective than most 2-layer suits.
“After meeting Nancy this winter I knew that Hinchman Racewear would be the perfect company to put my trust in to keep me safe,” explained Bruce. “Every time that I strap into my car this year I know that I'm going to be protected and that alone is worth .2 on the stopwatch!”
Bruce is also very excited about Pro Auto. In the past Bruce has driven for company owner, Clifford Young, at times, but in 2012 Bruce’s schedule won’t allow it, but Young has decided to contribute to Bruce Racing.
Located in Memphis, TN, Pro Auto Sales is a friendly family ran, state-of-the-art full service auto repair shop. Owned by Clifford Young, Pro Auto has been a supporter of sprint car racing for several years, and is a quality business in the Memphis Area.
“Clifford Young let me drive his race car last year when I didn't have National Events to race with my car, but with the increased schedule this year it really left me no time to drive the #7,” said Bruce. “Thankfully Clifford believes in me enough to come on board to our team for the 2012 campaign. I feel lucky to have met and got the opportunity to call him and his family part of mine.”
With nearly 30 years in the racing industry, Steve Watt of SWE is a dealer of various parts and components for both sprint cars and midgets to end up parked in victory lane on a nightly basis.
“When myself or Wayne (Priddy) feel like we don't have the answer, we call Steve Watt.,” said TBJ. “His knowledge is so vast and valuable to our team. SWE has also launched a new line of aluminum race products for winged and non-winged sprint cars for 2012. Give Steve a call when you feel the need learn from one of the best in the business. “
Bruce would like to thank all of his sponsors, Hinchman Racewear, Pro Auto, The Oil Medics, Smileys, SWE, Maxwell Industries, FK Rod Ends, Butlerbuilt, Factory Kahne Shocks, Randy’s Racing Filters, DriversWebsites.com, Racinboys.com, Wilwood, Zemco Headers, Hoosier Tires, Gaerte Engines, Pro Powder Coating, Fuel Safe, Weld Wheels, and ISC Racer’s Tape for their support through the 2012 season.
ON TAP: TBJ and his Bruce Racing team are set for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour opener that is scheduled to fire off on March 2nd at the Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Arizona for the Copper on Dirt.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with TBJ by visiting his website at www.tonybrucejr.com, or by following him on twitter @tonybrucejr
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- Petersen Media on Feb 22, 2012
- Article Date: 2/22/2012