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International Truck and Engine to sponsor two Truck entries in '07
January 10, 2007
CONCORD, N.C. -- Tom Mitchell's Circle Bar Racing team will field two Fords for the 2007 Craftsman Truck Series season with International Truck and Engine Corporation as sponsors.
Rick Crawford, who has driven for Mitchell since his series debut in 1997, will be sponsored by International, while David Starr will wheel the MaxxForce Diesel truck.
Kevin "Cowboy" Starland will return as the crew chief for Crawford's team, while Starr's new team will be led by three-time Truck Series champion crew chief Dennis Connor, who last season worked at ppc Racing with Terry Cook.
Starr finished fourth in the Truck Series point standings in 2006 -- his fourth top-10 showing in the past five seasons -- with one win, six top-five finishes and 12 top-10s.
Crawford, who is tied with Jack Sprague for the most starts in Truck Series history (247) was ninth in points last year. He had one win, five top-five finishes and 13 top-10s.
Chester, VA (August 21, 2006)--International Truck Sales of Richmond is pleased to announce the opening of our third location. Tommy Wingold and his team of seasoned mechanics and parts specialists have taken the spirit of ITSR with them to provide more convenient service to our Southside customers. The Chester shop provides parts and service for all makes and models of trucks. Come see the newest addition to the ITSR family. We are located on West Hundred Rd, just half a mile from Exit 61A off I-95. Call us for directions at (804) 353-5555.
Baja Raises the Stakes with
International Trucks for the PokerFace Poker Run Tour
BUCYRUS, Ohio (June 7, 2006) - Just when you thought the poker
run stakes couldn't get any higher, Baja lays down a pair of
aces. Baja's eye-catching 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition and the
brawny International(r) CXT(tm) are hitting the
road this summer for the PokerFace Poker Run Tour. With its
one-of-a-kind graphics, this rig is sure to turn heads at
poker runs and other events.
PokerFace visits International Truck Sales of Richmond
This bold duo will tour the country, adding an extra dose of
color and muscle to performance boat events all season long.
"The 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition and the CXT will definitely
stop traffic," said J.R. Jenney, Baja's director of sales.
"This pair is the ultimate in power - on the road and on the
water. Both are top-of-the-line in terms of performance and
style. And the custom paint jobs are truly amazing."
The International(r) CXT is the perfect partner for the 35
Outlaw Poker Run Edition, considering its stature as the
largest production pickup truck on the market, not to mention
its strikingly bold design. The 21-foot truck will call any
bluff, with its hip-high tires and nine-foot-tall cab. It can
haul any road-ready load with its legendary International(r)
DT 466 diesel engine, 20-ton towing capacity and 6-ton chassis
capacity.
"The CXT is a great match for the 35 Outlaw," says Melissa
Gauger, marketing manager at International Truck and Engine
Corporation in Warrenville, Ill. "It's a vehicle built to
handle any load and to do it boldly. With that Baja behind it,
this custom CXT will definitely draw its share of attention on
the road."
The 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition is just as commanding,
boasting all the performance features Baja is known for, from
sleek hardware to weight-saving carbon fiber and Kevlar
construction. But what makes this pair so unique is the custom
paint job by Kustom Kolors of Marion, OH. The 35 Outlaw, named
PokerFace, features an enormous card-holding skull surrounded
by flames, and is an ideal match for the International(r) CXT,
which features coordinating graphics. The poker hand that
served as the inspiration for the graphics and that is
featured on the boat is the famous "Dead Man's Hand" of aces
and eights. Legend says that James "Wild Bill" Hickok held
that hand when he was shot to death in Deadwood, S.D., in
1876. With these bold graphics, the boat and the truck create
a moving mural that's sure to elicit long stares while on the
road.
"The detail of the graphics is so intricate," said Barbara
Grobicki, Baja's director of marketing. "The combination of
the custom International(r) CXT(tm) with the Poker Run Edition
35 Outlaw really captures the 'big and bad' spirit of Baja
events."
For more information about Baja's events and to learn more
about the 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition and the rest of the
full-throttle lineup, visit
www.bajamarine.com. For more information on the
International(r) CXT, please visit
www.internationaldelivers.com.
PokerFace International(r) CXT(tm) Wins First
Place at
Jacksonville Fire & Police River Rally Poker Run
BUCYRUS, Ohio (June 16, 2006) - The PokerFace International(r)
CXT(tm), a 21-foot truck hitting the road this summer with
Baja's eye-catching 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition, won the "The
Five-R Corral" award, taking the first place trophy in the
"Heavy Duty Truck" division at the Fifth Annual Jacksonville
Fire & Police River Rally Run. This is the first year a contest
judging towing vehicles has been held at the event which
benefits the Northern Florida chapter of The Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society, Jacksonville, Fla.
PokerFace International CXT at International Truck Sales of
Richmond
Participants were divided into categories according to vehicle
type and size: semi, "toterhome," heavy duty, and pick-up. DJ
Hachenberger and Bill Schernekau from Five-R Truck & Trailer
judged the vehicles based on overall appearance.
"It literally was a truck on steroids," said Bill Schernekau.
"From the imposing presence to the themed, one-of-a-kind paint
job, it won hands down. It was total eye candy for all the
senses."
The PokerFace International(r) CXT(tm) and matching Baja 35
Outlaw Poker Run Edition have been making their way across the
country for the PokerFace Poker Run Tour, turning heads with a
bold custom paint job by Kustom Kolors featuring the aces and
eights of Dead Man's Hand surrounded by flames. The
International(r) CXT(tm) is the largest production pick-up truck
on the market, with a nine-foot tall cab and hip-high tires.
"We are thrilled the PokerFace truck has received this award,"
said Barbara Grobicki, Baja Marine's director of marketing. "And
we are very proud to participate in the Jacksonville Fire &
Police River Rally Poker Run, especially because of their
support for such a worthy cause."
For more information about the PokerFace Poker Run Tour and the
rest of Baja's full-throttle lineup, please visit
www.bajamarine.com.
For more information about the International(r) CXT(tm), please
visit
www.internationaldelivers.com.
For more information about The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,
please visit
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org.
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Diane Shoemaker
International Truck and Engine
(630) 753-2977 |
Dane Roth
Ketchum
(312) 228-6843 |
 Tom
Thayer Honored as 2005 International Dealer of the Year
WARRENVILLE, Ill. (March 15, 2006)— International Truck and
Engine Corporation
recognized Tom Thayer of International Truck Sales of Richmond,
Richmond, Va., as their 2005
Dealer of the Year at its 26th Annual Circle of Excellence
black-tie awards ceremony, held at the Four Seasons Resort
Wailea, Maui, Hawaii. Thayer is the seventh recipient of this
prestigious honor, awarded annually based on strict performance
criteria to only one of the more than 350 International dealers
and distributors throughout the world.
Circle of Excellence was established to honor those
International dealerships that best exemplify commitment to the
International Diamond Standards Program. The program measures
dealer performance in terms of operating and financial
standards, market representation, and most importantly, customer
satisfaction.
John Whitnell, International's Vice President,
Dealer Operations said, "Our annual Dealer of the Year
recognizes the ‘best of the best’ from a very elite group. In
order to earn this recognition, a dealer must be a consistent
Circle of Excellence honoree, achieve extraordinary market
penetration in new truck sales, realize strong growth in parts
sales, demonstrate strong commitment to the leasing business,
earn top customer satisfaction scores, and have a facility plan
that effectively represents the International brand. It is a
rigorous test that ensures only the cream rises to the top."
Whitnell added, “From the inception of his tenure as a dealer,
Tom Thayer has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to his
employees and customers. As a result, he has achieved
outstanding market representation and accelerated profitable
growth. This year, the overall performance metrics of
International Truck Sales of Richmond pushed Tom to the top of
our rankings and earned him well-deserved recognition as our
2005 Dealer of the Year.”
Thayer said, “On behalf of the employees of International Truck
Sales of Richmond, I’m honored to receive this award from
International. Each day, our team strives to create loyal
relationships by providing measurable service excellence in our
marketplace. With their dedication and strong work ethic, we’ve
earned the Dealer of the Year award -- a true recognition of all
the successful relationships we’ve built with our customers in
Virginia.”
Thayer earned his bachelor’s degree from the
University of Pennsylvania at Shippensburg and worked for Mack
Truck for 14 years and International Truck and Engine Company
for two years as Vice President, Southeast Region. He became
dealer principal of International Truck Sales of Richmond in
1998 and has been a Circle of Excellence winner every year
since.
International Truck Sales of Richmond is a full-service
dealership with three locations serving Richmond and its
surrounding counties. The dealership offers International brand
products, including the full line of International trucks, and
all makes parts, as well as a full-service repair, paint and
body shop. As an affiliate of Idealease, an extensive leasing
network, Idealease of Richmond offers an array of lease products
and services, including full-service leasing, contract
maintenance and rental. Additional information is available at
http://www.itsrva.com.
International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating
company of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV). The
company produces International® brand commercial trucks,
mid-range diesel engines and IC brand school buses, Workhorse
brand chassis for motor homes and step vans, and is a private
label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup
truck, van and SUV markets. The company is also a provider of
truck and diesel engine parts and service sold under the
International® brand. A wholly owned subsidiary offers financing
services. Additional information is available at: http://www.internationaldelivers.com.
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