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Movers & Shakers: National Performance Warehouse Acquires Racer’s Equipment Warehouse

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National Performance Warehouse Acquires Racer’s Equipment Warehouse
In its first acquisition since August 2014 when it purchased Engine Rebuilders Warehouse in Dania Beach, Florida, National Performance Warehouse has purchased Racer’s Equipment Warehouse, which has been in business for more than 50 years and serves all varieties of automotive enterprises in the New England area. Racer’s is the regional wholesale specialist in marketing and selling brand-name lines for Jeeps, trucks, SUVs, off-roading, hot rods, musclecars, drag and circle track cars and street performance. Racers is also a long-standing member of The AAM Group and has a large number of Parts Pro and Total Truck jobbers in the Northeast.

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“Counting Cars” highlights the repair projects by Danny "The Count" Koker, owner of Count's Kustoms.
  

Quest Automotive Products Renews Partnership With "Counting Cars"
Quest Automotive Products, the manufacturer of Matrix and USC brand automotive repair products, paints and finishes, has renewed its partnership of the popular reality television series "Counting Cars." The Matrix and USC brands have supported the show since its inaugural season in 2012. The show chronicles the repair projects undertaken by Danny "The Count" Koker, owner of Count's Kustoms, a Las Vegas, Nevada, body shop that specializes in restoring and customizing classic cars and motorcycles. The show airs every Tuesday on History at 9:00 p.m. (EST), 8:00 p.m. (CST).

Ryan Evans, the paint specialist on the show, said he is excited to be able to use USC and Matrix products again this season.

"Our ability to make repairs, create custom colors and spray flawless finishes with USC and Matrix products is incomparable. We have very high standards, and the quality of their products doesn't just meet those standards, it enhances them as well as the quality of our restorations."

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