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Ken Kurtz Wins NASA USTC-GT Road Racing Championship

Posted: 11/14/2011 at 2:50 am No comments

November 12, 2011
Ken Kurtz locked up the NASA road racing title for the USTC-GT class this weekend with his 700+ horsepower Firebird. Ken switched to Weld Racing RT-S wheels after a wheel failure caused a crash in the first race of the season.
“The RT-S wheels took weight off the car improving performance and the appearance really gets people’s attention” said Ken, “but the fact that I can trust them at 170 mph is the feature I really like. I’m amazed that Weld Racing considers it a ... Read more >>

Weld Racing RT-S Equipped Chevelle Selected at SEMA for Optima Challenge Final

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-Las Vegas, Nevada-November 4, 2011
The Chevelle of Chris and Lynda Jacobs was selected for the final event of the Optima Challenge at Pahrump, Nevada. Chris participated in a number of the automotive triathelons throughout 2011 with several strong finishes and individual event wins. It was these successes that resulted in the car’s selection for the final event.
The Weld Racing S74 RT-S wheel design was introduced to the press and public on the Roadster Shop IRS chassis 1966 Chevelle. You can see the car on ... Read more >>

WELD RACING RT-S WHEELS CHOSEN BY KENNY BROWN PERFORMANCE

Posted: 10/03/2011 at 12:23 am No comments

Kansas City, U.S.A. October 2, 2011—
Saturday September 10th at Putnam Park Raceway, Kenny Brown Performance offered a sneak peek at a twin turbo Mustang with the latest Kenny Brown suspension. The system components and complete vehicles will be available spring 2012. The powerful twin turbo V8 was chosen to demonstrate the Kenny Brown Mustang rear suspension’s ability to put power to the track on corner exits and to showcase the velocity reducing capability of the Baer 6 Piston braking system. The new ... Read more >>

WELD RACING RT-S WHEELS CHOSEN BY HEIDTS FOR TEST CAR

Posted: 09/13/2011 at 12:49 pm No comments

Kansas City, U.S.A. September 12, 2011—
Saturday September 10th at Putnam Park Raceway in Indiana, Wallace Leyshon, President and CEO of Heidts Hot Rod & Muscle Car Parts, arrived for the Track Guy’s driving experience with Heidts updated 1971 Camaro “Test Mule” equipped with a Heidts independent rear suspension. One of the updates was a set of Weld Racing RT-S wheels. The switch was made to get a light, yet road racing capable wheel on the car for future suspension and brake system ... Read more >>

Jacobs Wins Chicagoland GoodGuys Autocross in Joliet

Posted: 08/18/2011 at 7:55 pm No comments

Chris Jacobs 1966 Chevelle

-August 13, 2011- Joliet, Illinois
Chris Jacobs drove his Weld Racing wheel shod 1966 Chevelle SS to victory in the Goodguys Chicagoland autocross Saturday. The combination of the S74 wheels, the Michelin tires, and the Roadster Shop chassis took Chris to a hard fought victory.

Chris and Lynda Jacobs Debut Roadster Shop IRS 1966 Chevelle with Weld Racing S74 RT-S Wheels

Posted: 07/06/2011 at 3:33 pm No comments

Kansas City, USA, July 6th, 2011
Chris and Lynda Jacobs 1966 Chevelle puts a capital G in G-machine with its LS based power plant, Wilwood brakes and Roadster Shop™ IRS chassis. The new S74 RT-S wheels at 18×9.5 and 18×12 sizes clear the big brakes and provide the low weight and lateral strength required for machines with this level of performance. The killer looks of the machined after black anodized S74 wheels add sophistication to this beautifully classic brute.
This much anticipated addition of ... Read more >>

Kurtz Wins First Time Out on Weld RT-S Wheels

Posted: 05/31/2011 at 12:22 am No comments

May 15, Thunder Hill Raceway, California
Ken Kurtz, his Firebird USTCC-GT racer repaired after a wheel failure earlier in the season, raced to victory on his new wheel brand. The Weld Racing RT-S wheels, performed flawlessly as Kurt drove to two class victories in two consecutive days during the NASA event at Thunder Hill. “I switched to Weld Racing wheels on advice from Baer Performance Brakes who build the powerful fade free brakes we use on the Firebird”, said Ken, “The RT-S wheels ... Read more >>

Larry Larson Wins Hot Rod’s Drag Week on Weld Racing Wheels

Posted: 09/21/2010 at 2:26 pm No comments

During the final race of Hot Rod’s Drag Week event at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio, Larry Larson stunned everyone with a 6.95 at 209 mile per hour blast that solidified his place as the owner and driver of the fastest street car in America. His average elapsed time of 7.07 second won him first place for Drag Week 2010.
The route of over a thousand miles on the road between the five drag strips used for competition tests each machine severely. ... Read more >>

Weld Racing Opens 17″ RT-S Order Bank 5-28-2010

Posted: 05/05/2010 at 1:34 pm No comments

Kansas City, USA, May 4th, 2010
Friday May 28th Weld Racing will officially open the order bank for the 17” version of the S71 style RT-S series wheel line. This much anticipated move to larger diameters from the initial 15” RT-S offering is an opportunity for many vehicle owners to apply this precisely engineered Weld Racing product to cars whose brake systems are too large for 15 inch wheels or enthusiasts who seek the improved cornering response of modern low profile tires. The ... Read more >>

Weld Racing Releases RT-S Series 15″, 17″ and 18″ Forged Wheels

Posted: 04/13/2010 at 4:30 pm 3 Comments

Kansas City, U.S.A. April 13th, 2010—
Weld Racing proudly introduced the 2010 RT-S line of forged aluminum wheels at the 2009 PRI Show in Orlando Florida. The nation’s largest performance and racing show was the perfect place to unveil the S71, a traditional “Weldstar” design. The available sizes range from 15”x4” to 18”x18”, to fit the wide array of tires available today and vehicles from classic to 2010 Muscle. The 15 inch diameter versions are shipping now, followed by 17 inch and 18 ... Read more >>

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