NSK-Sponsored Racing Team Reaches 2nd Place in National Standings
NSK Canada is pleased to announce their 2nd place finish in semi pro open mode and 8th place finish in semi pro super stock at the 27th Grand Prix Ski-doo national event in Valcourt, Quebec on February 21- 22, 2009. The NSK sled driven by driver Tim Tremblay won its preliminary heat to advance to the final round of competition in the Semi Pro Super Stock event. Of more than 40 competitors, only 16 raced in the main event, where the NSK-sponsored Warnert Racing team placed 8th overall.
This year's race marks the 50th anniversary of the Ski-doo, which was first produced in 1959 by Bombardier in Valcourt, Quebec. In celebration of the 50 years of Bombardier's ski-doo production, the week of festivities was a homecoming for all ski-doo enthusiasts to the birthplace of the wintertime machine.
NSK is the proud sponsor of the Warnert Racing team and official bearing supplier for the entire Ski-doo racing program. "Our involvement with the Grand Prix event, and with ski-doo racing, has allowed us to really connect with the public and showcase our quality products in a very real way," says Eric Dion of NSK Canada. "We invite our customers and staff to watch the races at our VIP booth at the finish line, and we host a celebratory dinner to thank everyone for choosing NSK products and to support the memory of the legendary made in Canada ski-doo." NSK's celebratory dinner also raised $1000 for the heart foundation which is in association with the Grand-Prix Ski-Doo event.
The week leading up to the Grand Prix was filled with free family events and anniversary celebrations, including a concert, parade, and games for the children. Racers compete in over 150 races in 33 categories. Estimates are that more than 30,000 people joined in the festivities this year.
This race season marks NSK's inaugural year working with Warnert Racing. Quebec native Tim Tremblay has been racing for NSK and is currently ranked second overall in the national tour standings.
About NSK Canada
NSK Canada is a member of the NSK Ltd. Group of companies headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. As one of the world's leading bearing manufacturers, it produces and distributes over 100,000 different types of bearings, linear motion and automotive component products.
In Canada, NSK operates with strategically located distribution centres that supply both the original equipment and industrial distribution market. Its network of authorized distributors has the expertise, inventory and delivery systems to meet industry needs, working in partnership with NSK sales and engineering teams to ensure those needs are met with precision and speed. For more information, visit www.ca.nsk.com or www.nskmaxuptime.com.
About NSK Limited
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, NSK Limited is a world-class producer and innovator of motion and control products. Established in 1916, NSK became a world leader in the industry because of an intense commitment to engineering research, modern manufacturing processes and superior quality.
Today, the company is one of the world's largest bearing manufacturers, employs over 23,000 people worldwide, has 60 global manufacturing facilities and 127 sales offices, operates 12 technology centres and produces and distributes over 100,000 different types of bearings, linear motion and automotive component products. For more information, visit www.nsk.com.
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