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PRTCPRTC 300 STRONGAND GETTINGSTRONGERWith the PRTC less than three years old, theincredible momentum of membership growthhas now meant that this sub-council of theAAAA is now over 300 members strong.This growth has been facilitated by thesupport of most of the major Manufacturers,Importers, Distributers, Retailers andWorkshops, and it is expected thatmembership should continue to grow.Ben Bartlett, Convenor of the PRTC andNational Membership Manager of the AAAA,believes there are several reasons for thisincredible membership growth, “With factorssuch as the recent major successes inchanging exhaust noise regulations, theundertaking of the first ever industry survey,the retention of virtually all the existingmembers, the dynamic industry electedcommittee, and the networking events thatare attracting record numbers, membershipshould stay strong.”If you are not currently a members of thePRTC, please contact the AAAA NationalOffice on 03 9561 7044 and speak withBen Bartlett.FUCHS LUBRICANTS ANNOUNCED FORCLASH OF DRAG RACING TITANSWestern Sydney International Dragway, has announced Fuchs Lubricants as the major,multi-year, naming-rights sponsor for the upcoming 2008 Australian Nationals – thetraditional 'big event' in the sport, which will be staged from September 12-14, 2008.WSID Managing Director, Tony Beuk,said the Fuchs Australian Nationals willbe a massive event in ANDRAChampionship Drag Racing history andwill serve as the season-opener for allcategories pursuing the 2008-2009Championship."We welcome Fuchs on board inSydney and I am confident we will morethan meet their expectations in thisexciting relationship that involveshistorically the biggest event in our sport,"Mr Beuk said.FRESH AIR WITH CDAThe Carbon Dynamic Air box (CDA) is a revolutionaryair filter that is ideal for high performance andracing applications (track and street).Made from genuine carbon fibre, theCDA is a strong, yet ultra light weight,air filter system which can increase bothyour engine power and fuel economy.Thanks to the dynamic air intake, youget a real supercharging system thatconveys fresh air to the air box at aspeed greater than a traditional system.Available from your local Autobarn orperformance workshop.Founded as a German family companyin 1931, Fuchs today is a Group withglobal reach. Among the independentproducers, Fuchs is the world's largestindependent manufacturer and supplier oflubricants.With several thousand employees,operating in most worldwide markets,Fuchs has an extensive range of coreprogram lubricants, complimented bytailor-made solutions for just about everyapplication.For more information call 03 9300 6400For more information call LinkInternational on 07 3382 5000 orvisit www.linkauto.com.auAndrew Bruinsma (pictured with his family)was the proud winner of the Repcocompetition at Sandown’s Easternats.Mr Bruinsma was the lucky one selectedfrom the many who entered the RepcoEasternats consumer promotion. Any Repcostore purchase of $50 or more enabled thecustomer to upload a photo of their car tothe Repco website (www.repco.com.au) togain an entry into the major prize draw.Repco provided the lucky winner with a tripfor themselves and three mates to the 2008Repco Easternats including flights alongwith four days car hire, and accommodationat the Saville Park Suites, a commemorativenumber plate, and all event tickets, and totop things off, a ride in a burn-out car asRepco’s VIP guests.88 AU T O M O T I V E A F T E R M A R K E T M AG A Z I N E AU G U ST 2 0 0 8 www.aaaa.com.au