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Motoring Exposure’s Ryan Konko calls the Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo a “passion to fruition” project that boasts a “clean and graceful character” on the track. But do not be fooled – the EF7 Gran Turismo can just as quickly use its poise of a prima ballerina as it can its raw, unrestricted power of an Olvmpic powerlifter.

The Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo started out as just that – a vision. Highly respected and incredibly successful racing legend Emerson Fittipaldi showcased the desire to create the race-inspired vehicle after reminiscing on “what it truly feels like to be behind the steering wheel of a championship race car”. Fittipaldi’s very own design team, Fittipaldi Motors, sought to make the vision a reality, co-designed and engineered with the help of the famous Italian auto design company Pininfarina and German Engineering firm HWA AG. The end result was certainly a spectacle – an incredibly robust V-8 engine matched to a flawlessly integrated gearbox and HWA track-engineered braking and suspension components. From its side profile, it is clear that the EF7 Vision is as much of a visual masterpiece as it is a mechanical one-a long, low profile, perfectly proportioned, and affixed with functional track-tested aero components. Although his dream became a reality, Emerson Fittipaldi realizes that not everyone will be able to experience his vehicle as he has. As a result, Mr. Fittipaldi has decided to make it so that the public can experience the EF7 Vision Gran Turismo virtually in the PlayStation 4 video game, Gran Turismo Sport.

We embrace those that live the same bold and daring lifestyle that Fittipaldi identifies with, which is why we are pleased to announce that we will be welcoming the incredibly talented, professional thrill-seekers, Samuel Hübinette and Stina Hübinette from Hübinette Stunts, to our team!

Samuel Hübinette is a well-known and highly accomplished athlete in motorsports, having won two titles in the Formula D series championships in 2004 and 2006, and also as a stunt driver, driving in movies for the Fast and Furious and Need For Speed film franchises.

Stina Hübinette is also a well-established figure in the automotive industry, particularly for her commercial work for brands such as Chevrolet, Mercedes, Hyundai, Fiat, Nissan, Jeep, and Dodge.

Both Samuel and Stina Hübinette are proud owners of performance vehicles, including a Lamborghini Huracan and a BMW M3, which have made frequent appearances in online viral videos. Many of these online viral videos have been featured on well-known automotive channels such as The Hoonigans, Driving Line, and Lamborghini Newport Beach.

Every performance vehicle needs performance wheels. With them, traction, acceleration, braking. and handling can reach the zenith of their limits comparable to some of the world’s greatest race cars. Today’s fiercely competitive racing and motorsport events drive the very same action-oriented lifestvles that Fittipaldi was founded on, and in order to be the best, vou need to have the best equipment. This is why both of the Hübinette’s vehicles will be upgraded from their current wheel setup to Fittipaldi Wheels, where their full performance potential can be tapped into on and off the track. Fittipaldi Wheels began with Emerson Fittipaldi’s historic racing history in mind, and each wheel is engineered to be the lightest, most competent performance enhancement that you can apply to a vehicle. With a new set of Fittipald Wheels, both of the Hübinettes’ vehicles will evolve into even more capable machines than they were factory-engineered to be. They will become the physical embodiment of the track-tested, track-proven. and track-approved equioment and wheels shared amona some of the greatest race car drivers of all time.

Center Line Wheels announced a new partnership with Leah Pritchett and Don Schumacher Racing for the 2018 NHRA season. Center Line will be supporting Leah’s Top Fuel Dragster as she races for the championship.

This new partnership exists because DSR and Leah Pritchett represent the best in motorsports. Strength, determination and integrity are at their core.

Together with Center Line, they will inspire future generations to strive for greatness.

“We’re very excited to be working with DS and Leah Pritchett. They are a perfect match for the Center Line brand.” said owner, Suny Chung

For over 40 years, hot rodders, off roaders, racers and motorheads have looked to Center Line for purpose built forged wheels. The innovative minds of automotive enthusiasts were constantly pushing the limits of technology in their quest for faster speeds on and off road. Center Line was there along the way with the wheels needed to get the win and turn heads.

Today Center Line is charging forward with new products that will pay tribute to the brands heritage and set the standard for future generations. The product line will be expanding into the light truck/off-road and late model muscle car categories with a rich new line-up. In addition, a select offering of classic stves for traditiona hot rods and classic muscle cars will be re-introduced for the core base of enthusiasts

KEENDESIGN’s very own Kia Stinger GT was declared a “potent pavement punisher with some serious style”

– a sentiment that we humbly

acknowledge. The KEENDESIGN Kia Stinger GT, which debuted at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, turned heads with its lightweight, bronze finished KEENDESIGN KD07 wheels, specifically engineered to improve everything from track athleticism and acceleration to everyday fuel economy in Korean Domestic Market (KDM) vehicles.

Though an impressive performance sedan from factory, this KEENDESIGN Stinger GT had its natural, factory performance capabilities further enhanced with a plethora of aftermarket modifications, including a Concept 3 air intake system, Jun B.L racing exhaust, and Byetronik tuning chip system,

awakening the rear-wheel drive KDM monster and pushing the sedan to over 400 horsepower on stock internals. a 35 horsepower increase from stock.

With its aggressive stance, carbon fiber accents, and impeccable fitment with KEENDESIGN KD07 wheels, this Kia Stinger GT’s track oriented-visage is perfectly coupled with its performance capabilities.

Gear Alloy Wheels announced that it is partnering with BMI Racing drivers, Sarah and Bridgette Burgess, for the 2018 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series.

The mother and daughter team will be competing against a full field of racers and each other in the LOORRS Prolite class.

Both BMI Racing Prolite trucks will be racing on all new forged versions of the Gear Alloy 746 Crossbow wheels and wearing fresh new livery for the

2018 LOORRS season.

This is the third season Gear Alloy has partnered with BMI Racing but the first season that Bridgette Burgess driving for the team. She’s been well prepared for this big step as she has been around motorsports most of her life. Her mother, Sarah, has been a professional driver for several years and has guided and mentored Bridgette so she would be ready to go racing.

“We’re thrilled to have Bridgette join the BMI/Gear Alloy team.” said Gear Alloy owner, Suny Chung.

Gear Alloy Wheels has been making the hottest light truck wheel designs for more than 25 years. Gear offers everything from wild 24 x 14 forged wheels for big lift show trucks to 20 × 9 cast alloys for daily drivers. With cutting edge styling and bold features, Gear Alloy wheels are constantly setting the standard for today’s wheel designs.