Tom Martino (the other one) signs Fidanza, Saucony Inc., & Rockett Brand Fuels

Sportsman standout Tom Martino of Youngstown, Ohio, would like to welcome his signing of associates for the 2006 race season.

Tom and his family will be representing The Fidanza Engineering Corporation (Perry, Ohio). Fidanza specializes in adjustable cam gears, SFI flywheels, flex plates, CV shafts, and clutch accessories for both import and domestic, street and high performance, vehicles. Tom states, “Our main goal is to bring Fidanza brand name recognition into mainstream drag racing. They have had great success winning championships in the NHRA Sony Xplod Sport Compact Series and the NOPI Xbox NDRA series…Now it’s time to show everyone what affordable services and high-quality parts Fidanza can provide for all.” Fidanza products can be viewed and purchased at www.fidanza.com.

Also signing on as a major associate sponsor is Saucony Inc. (Peabody, MA). Saucony Inc., a division of The Stride Rite Corporation, is a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear, casual footwear, apparel, and accessories with its widely recognized brands Saucony, Saucony Originals, Hind, and Spot-bilt. All Saucony Inc. sports brands develop and manufacture technically advanced products that improve the performance of active sports participants. Martino became familiar with Saucony Inc. through son Ryan who has competed in long distance running events for many years, and used their shoes to cross-train during his division one college football career at Youngstown State University. Tom adds, “With all the walking we do at racing events and with how important fresh feet are on race day, these shoes will be very beneficial to fans, drivers, and teams both on and off the track.” For more information on Saucony Inc. and a full listing of their products please visit www.saucony.com.

Finally signing on as an associate for 2006 is Rockett Brand Racing Fuels. Rockett is a California based company with many years of research, history, and fuel development within the racing community. Rockett Brand Racing Fuels is a branch of 76 fuels and in 2006 they look forward to another successful season with their lines of drag racing fuels. Visit www.rockettbrand.com for more information on octane availability and a dealer near you.

To compete this season, Tom has purchased a championship proven swing arm dragster from the Mac Sherrill stable in Lorain, Ohio.

Martino’s new big-block chevy power plant for the dragster will be anchored by a set of Carl Foltz BMF heads, a Dale Cubic CFM carburetor, and Nitro Plate Dynatech headers by Mike Fuqua. All machine work and assembly will be provided by Gellner Engineering. Other “top automotive” associates involved with the engine include JE Pistons, Jessel Rockers, and Fel-Pro gaskets.

Transmissions are being supplied by Carl Rossler of Rossler Transmissions (Girard, Ohio) and convertors by TCI Automotive.

All vinyl and graphic design for the dragster and transporter will be handled by Eric Johnson of PierX.com Hubbard, Ohio.

Tom would like personally thank the following companies who have renewed their long-time association with his race team: Meguiars Wax, NGK Spark Plugs, MTX Audio, SAS Safety Supplies, Amalie Oil, Powermaster Alternators, Kestrel Pocket Weather Stations, RadioHead Racing Communications, Full-Bore Fasteners, Bell Helmets, and RJS Safety for all of our belts and driving suit / accessories.

Martino concludes, “This has been one of the most successful off seasons we have had with gaining support for our race team. We look forward to debuting the dragster in April and having another great season in the eMax IHRA Series.”