Alcar Launches New 2010 Collection and Brochure

Alcar, the UK’s leading wheel manufacturer and distributor has launched its 2010 catalogue. The 19 page publication outlines the firm’s superb new range for the coming season and has already been sent to over 2000 leading retailers across Europe.

As well as some exciting new additions to Alcar’s award-winning Dotz alloy wheel range, the catalogue also outlines their stunning new Calibre range – aimed squarely at niche and retro car markets – with what are bound to be some of the ‘must have’ designs this year.

Notable new releases include the evocative ‘Vintage’ – a pseudo split-rim cross-spoke wheel that oozes ‘80s touring car cool and ‘Dub, which as the name suggests, should find many fans in the Euro and VAG scenes.

The Calibre range has also set out to cater for the burgeoning light commercial and SUV markets, with numerous designs available in the correct offsets, stud patterns and load indexes for these heavier machines. Designs like the Tour and Trek will look superb on vehicles like the VW Transporter and Mercedes Vito, whilst the new Tairo mixes immense strength with high fashion for the 4×4 market.

On launching the 2010 collection, Alcar M.D, Kevin Greer said. ‘We’re extremely proud of our 2010 line up. Not only have we got some of our greatest designs to date, but we’re very excited about the niche markets that we can service with the new Calibre range. Pre-orders on those new designs suggest that the dealers are already getting fired up about them. It’s going to be a good year!’

The new catalogue also outlines details and order processes for the new Alcar online web shop and is freely available to any trade or retail customers by calling, or emailing Alcar directly

Santa Pod Get Fuelled Up By VP Racing Fuels

Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European drag racing, has signed an exclusive deal with VP Racing Fuels to have them as their official fuel supplier for the entire 2010 season. The deal sees the respected fuel manufacturer supplying its diverse range of race fuels to racers and teams throughout the year.

With many of the ‘Pod’s front runners from across Europe already relying on VP’s unique formulations to power them to victory, the move will undoubtedly be welcome news, thanks to the new facility for teams to either buy fuel at the Pod Shop – or for the heavy drinkers – have it delivered in bulk to their pits for the ultimate in convenience.

Commenting on the deal, Jim Kelly, European Regional Manager for VP said, ‘We’re thrilled to be involved with Santa Pod Raceway on this level. VP is the Official Fuel of NHRA, IHRA and ADRL in North America and we are the fuel supplier to some of the highest profile drag strips there. Santa Pod is the premiere drag facility in the UK so we are honoured to have been selected as their Official Fuel Supplier.’

David Lloyd Jones, Santa Pod’s General Manager added, ‘Naturally we’re delighted to have VP as our official fuelling partner. Because so many of the leading teams use it already, we know that this will be a popular move – and it hopefully removes some of the logistical problem of moving large quantities of fuel for some of the European teams.’


The timing of the partnership is perfect with racers able to order fuel immediately for delivery in time for any of the ‘Pods forthcoming meetings – simply by clicking to the online order section at www.santapod.com or by calling the team on 01234 782828.

Prolong Launch Special Offer Racers Pack For 2010 Season

Those clever chaps at Prolong UK have put together a hat-trick of reasons for tuners and racers to try their product out: A superb new ‘Racers Pack’ of treatments worth well over £50 – for just £30.

The high performance surface modifying lubricants have been proven at the highest level, assisting  Time Attack and ‘Ten Of The Best’ champions Roger Clark Motorsport in achieving their 2010 back-to-back victories. And if they can’t worry the product in their 890 BHP weapon, it’s fair to say that most won’t! Each pack contains and Engine Treatment, Transmission Treatment and Injector Cleaner. Engine and gearbox performance and longevity can be significantly improved with the application of Prolong, with friction and heat in particular being notably reduced. The injector cleaner helps to improve injector efficiency, resulting in a cleaner burn, better drive ability and often, improved MPG.

Although very few of us have the budget and talent to compete with RCM’s considerable track prowess, this is one small, but worthwhile step in the right direction!

For more information on this, or any Prolong product, please call them Prolong UK on 01628 828473 or click on www.prolong-uk.com