t. "Because of the
exposure the
World of Outlaws has, we felt that this was an excellent
opportunity to get even more short tracks
on board with AMB's timing
system."
For more information about AMB i.
For further information
on DIRT or this press release contact
Terri Metzger at 1-877-5RACING (1-877-572-2464) Ext.
drag motorsports
dirtmotorsports
. It is not an easy task to
accomplish the myriad operating initiatives that this business
required
, while simultaneously recovering from a sale process and then
supporting our exit, all within 12
months. The result is a fun experience," Traicoff
said.indycar nascar
Gryphon
typically seeks to invest $25
to $75 million of its own capital in
companies and prioritizes investment opportunities where it
can form
proactive partnerships with owners and executives to build leading
companies. The European
-based international drivers
challenge is bringing Americans into the fold for the first time, according
to
Andy Traicoff, director for the Dunlop brand here.
"Drivers Cup is our 'new tire introduction
' for 2005," Traicoff said. We can learn their wants and desires by spending more time
with them
-- and have fun in the process," Traicoff said.
Dunlop is a fun, global tire brand with an excellent
reputation among
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"The World of Outlaws began using the AMB system in 1998 for their
televised
shows and AMB has been working with DIRT MotorSports since
1999," said Kevin Oonk, President of AMB
i.com or call
678-816-4000. DIRT MotorSports operates the industry's most prominent
national touring
series' including the World of Outlaws Sprint
Series(R) broadcast on the Outdoor Channel(R); the
World of Outlaws
Stacker 2(R) Late Model Series(R) broadcast on SPEED Channel and the
DIRT Modified
Series(TM).com and
www.
"Imagine racing against the best amateur drivers from Europe and the
United States.
Traicoff said the Cup taps into influential automotive enthusiasts -- or
what
Forrester Research calls "alpha car buyers.
Dunlop targets these "in-the-know" drivers through
its Web site, Hot
Import Nights automotive lifestyle events, car shows and motorsports.chats drag
US, Inc.
"
"We are very excited and honored to have AMB, the world-renowned
leader in timing technology
, as the Official Timing System for DIRT
MotorSports," said Mark Noble, VP Sales and Marketing., with
its operations office in
Colorado Springs, DIRT MotorSports(TM) is the premier dirt racing and
sports
entertainment company dedicated to the promotion of competitive
dirt track racing. The Cup also allows
us to reach the 'in-the-
know' driver, just as we do in Europe.midgets cart
"Americans who lead, not
follow
.
For Dunlop USA, Drivers Cup is a new product -- a way to continue momentum
from last year
's four-tire introduction.com.aftermarket racing
Business Editors/Sports Editors
NORMAN, Okla. "World of
Outlaws" is a registered trademark
of DIRT. Considered the most recognized name in
performance
ignition systems, MSD products are used in everything from
NASCAR, NHRA and IHRA drag racing to SCORE
off-road racing, World of
Outlaw sprint cars, and a host of other motorsports applications.
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, (OTCBB:BMSR) (Boundless) d/b/a DIRT
MotorSports(TM), announced that AMB Identification and Timing
(AMB),
has been named the Official Timing System of DIRT MotorSports,
including the World of Outlaws
Sprint Series(R), World of Outlaws
Stacker 2(R) Late Model Series(R) and Super DIRT Modified Series
.
"The fact that we have been able to realize a significant return
for our investors in one year
is another example of the benefits of
our proactive investment strategies and integrated operations
capability," said David Andrews, President and Managing General
Partner of Gryphon. They are the
people who have
undue influence over other car buyers," a Forrester analyst said. They are very
knowledgeable
about what they expect from a set of tires. Well known for its prestigious original-
equipment fitments
and sports car racing heritage, Dunlop is also a key
supplier to sport compact enthusiasts featuring
"tuner" tire sizes and race
series sponsorships.tenths indycar
AMB is the world's leader in transponder based
automatic timing
and scoring systems.
Business Editors
SAN FRANCISCO----Gryphon Investors
,
the San Francisco-based private equity firm, announced today that it
completed the sale of its
portfolio company, MSD Ignition, to
management and ValueAct Capital. The transaction yielded Gryphon
a
cash return of 2.covered aftermarket
Among the important factors which could cause
actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking
statements are economic, competitive and technological factors
effecting the company's operations, markets, merger and acquisition
activities, products, services
and prices, as well as other factors
detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. That acquisition allowed the two brands to
complement each other's technology base
and advance their respective
capabilities in performance electronic controls and components.indycar motorsports
----Boundless
Motor
Sports Racing, Inc.
"We just want driving enthusiasts to have fun," he said.
To apply for the Drivers Cup, go to http://www.
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In February of this year, Gryphon led
MSD's acquisition of
Superchips, Inc.indycar sprints
AMB Identification and Timing Named Official Timing System of
DIRT MotorSports; Multi-Year Sponsorship Announced for DIRT MotorSports Series Events
AMB's
unsurpassed
high-tech timing systems are used by more than 12,500
racing organizations worldwide including the
24 Hours of Le Mans,
NASCAR, IRL and MotoGP to name a few.com
Safe Harbor Statement
This
release may contain forward-looking statements as defined by
the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995, which involve
risks and uncertainties. MSD is a branded consumer products company that
manufactures and sells high-performance automotive ignition components
to aftermarket suppliers
.newscom. Dunlop
Drivers Cup" is a fun, natural extension for these alpha tire buyers, who are
the
trendsetters.motorsport midgets
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Since the early 1980
's, AMB has manufactured the
world's most advanced timing systems for sports ranging from high
speed
car racing to speed skating, cycling, marathons and more.drag tenths
, the leading manufacturer of performance programmers
and chips for late model production cars and trucks, serving both the
gas and diesel markets.
In short, we successfully executed our strategy
and earned the opportunity to exit our investment
quickly with strong
returns."
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"
Andrews added, "The MSD management
team, led by new CEO Dan
Gresham, with whom we formed an exclusive alliance to target the
industry
even before meeting MSD, deserves credit for their excellent
focus and management of the business
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"It
allows us to talk to the ultimate automotive enthusiast about the performance
of our tire
lines."
Drivers Cup features a unique mix of competitive events at the racetrack,
an autocross
, a rocky off-road trail, an all-terrain-vehicle course and a
motocross course. "It's not just what
they install on their vehicles, it's what
they tell their family, neighbors and friends that matters
most.dunloptires.
Sites may include, but not limited to: discussion forums, listservs, mailing lists
, chat rooms, message boards (such as Yahoo! Groups), and related sites focused on providing fans the
opportunity to ask questions, get answers or just to talk to other motorsport fans.
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Sells MSD Ignition
We wish Dan and the team
the best going forward with what I'm sure will continue
to be an
exciting opportunity for the MSD platform under Dan's leadership.covered aftermarket
"Our
relationship with
AMB will significantly improve the level of scoring
technology at our events and eventually add to
the overall fan
experience with some new product testing AMB plans to conduct this
season., visit
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www.
Traicoff said these alpha buyers also purchase tires and
other automotive
accessories.motorsport tenths
DIRT MotorSports is the largest sanctioning body
for sprint, late
model and modified dirt track racing in the United
States."
According to Forrester Research
, 67 percent of North American car buyers
consider advice from friends as a somewhat to very important
element in making
a purchase decision.aftermarket trends
113, email
tmetzger@dirtmotorsports. "We proactively targeted
the performance
automotive parts industry as attractive, saw the considerable
potential in MSD
, and put steps in place to improve MSD's
manufacturing and distribution capabilities, which Superchips
is now
leveraging further.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050518/CLW036 )
Enter the Dunlop Drivers Cup
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5 times its investment and an IRR of approximately
175%.
Gryphon Investors acquired El Paso, Texas
-based MSD Ignition in
April, 2004. "The excitement
that Drivers Cup generates is similar to the
thrill of introducing a new
performance tire for sports cars.ask indycar
About DIRT MotorSports(TM)
Headquartered in Norman, Okla.
AKRON, Ohio, Dunlop in Europe is all about driving
and having fun, and marketers here are recreating the experience with "people
who have undue influence
over other tire buyers.karts cart
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About Gryphon
Based in San Francisco, California, Gryphon Investors
focuses on
leveraged acquisitions of and growth investments in middle-market
companies in partnership
with experienced executives. The Cup brings enthusiasts together from different cultures and
forms
bonds around performance.drag karting
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