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Buffalo, NY – Whelen Engineering Company, a global leader in the emergency warning industry since 1952, will once again be showcased on Andy Jankowiak’s Dak’s Racing number 73 ARCA Menards Series car for this Friday’s event at Watkins Glen International.
Whelen Engineering Company designs and manufactures reliable and powerful warning lights, white illumination lighting, sirens, controllers, and high-powered warning systems for Automotive, Aviation (Whelen Aerospace Technologies – WAT), and Mass Notification industries worldwide.
Whelen is also the official warning light supplier of NASCAR and a steadfast supporter of motorsports at many different levels including title sponsorship of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, and sponsorship in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
“We are hoping to change our luck this weekend, its been a tough go so far this year but we could think of no better way to bounce back then at home with the Whelen colors on our car.” – stated Andy Jankowiak, the 34-year-old owner and driver, who hails from Tonawanda, New York.
Andy and his team caught the eye of Ted Marsh in 2021 who supplied the team with a car for the road course event at Watkins Glen International last August. “I was very impressed with the dedication and knowledge of Andy’s volunteer team members,” stated Ted Marsh. Ted Marsh is the owner of Marsh Racing which has fielded cars sporting his trademark number 31 with backing from Whelen in multiple different motorsports series.
“Ted is held in very high regard by all of us in racing and having his support was one more step towards our team being an organization that could represent a company like Whelen,” said Jankowiak.
“Whelen Engineering takes pride in our long-standing involvement in motorsports,” said Peter Tiezzi, III, General Manager of Motorsports for Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. “We are very excited to be a part of the 2022 season with Andy Jankowiak in the ARCA Menards Series.”
Andy and the team are excited to welcome back several new and returning sponsors for the event including the return of Indy Kart Raceway. Indy Kart Raceway, a premier electric indoor karting facility located in Rochester, NY, will also be featured. Indy Kart Raceway offers arrive and drive birthday parties, group, and league racing so it is a perfect destination for fun with family and friends. These karts are capable of high speeds that will challenge even the most experienced of drivers. Fast fun for kids and adults, check them out at www.IndyKartRaceway.com to set up your day on the track.
Thermal Foams, Inc. is based in Buffalo with branches across New York State and Pennsylvania. Thermal Foams, Inc. specializes in molded polystyrene foam and engineered insulated panel systems. It is also one of the region’s largest stocking distributors of insulation and cushioning materials, as well as exterior insulation finishing systems products. Thermal Foams has a long history of supporting auto racing including supplying soft wall safety technology to race tracks across the north east.
Automotive Consultants of Ithaca, NY has been in business since 1959 and is family owned and operated. Bill and his trusted staff specialize in new and used cars sold at wholesale prices. If you are looking to buy or sell, be sure to call Bill at Automotive Consultants or visit www.Automotiveithaca.com to get the very best deal. Tell him Andy sent you!
Florida Safety Systems is a Florida based company that specializes in Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Suppression Systems, Security and system monitoring. Florida Safety Systems is a nationwide supplier through their website www.floridasafetysystems.com so be sure to look them up for all of your safety and security needs.
Back on board as an associate sponsor for Pocono will be Planterbox direct, located at www.Planterboxdirect.com. A Western New York company, Planterboxdirect.com is a one-stop-shop for planter boxes, tools, and accessories. You can design a planter box or collaborate with their experienced and helpful staff. Dominick and his team have been all in this year with their support of our race team and likewise we have done our best to get his company name out there. If you need a custom planter box to complete your garden, support the guys the support racing!
Featured on the roof of the team’s number 73 will be a charity organization known as The Yukon Creek Sportsman’s Club. Yukon Creek is a hunting camp located in New York’s Allegany County. The charity’s mission is to provide a no-cost hunting experience for disabled and wheelchair-bound people. To learn more or to plan your visit to the camp for you or a loved one please visit www.yukoncreek.com and talk with the helpful staff.
The event is this Friday, Aug. 19 with a start time of 6 p.m. ET.pm on Fox Sports 1 and on MRN Radio.
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