Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:43
tia tia2
Gary Nash
Nick Hodel
Inductees for the Tire Industry Association's (TIA) 2010 Tire Industry Hall of Fame include Gus Hawkinson, owner of Hawkinson Tire Consulting; Nick Hodel, former CEO of Portland Tire Factory; retired industry veteran Russell MacCleery; Gary Nash, Yokohama Tire's director of OTR sales; Jerry White, chairman of White Tire Supply; and Don Blythe, former executive director of the Western Canada Tire Dealers Association.

TIA will recognize its latest class of inductees during the Tire Industry Honors event, scheduled Monday, November 1, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

Prior to establishing his consultancy in Las Vegas, Hawkinson was the third-generation owner of Paul E. Hawkinson Co. He is credited with many developments in the retread industry, including primary responsibility for developing the industry-standard non-directional tire (NDT) beginning in 1980, with the initial patent issued in 1981.

With 45 years of experience in the retail tire sector, Nick Hodel co-founded Northwest Tire Factory and also served as CEO of Portland Tire Factory. He is also a past board member of the Northwest Tire Dealers Association and past president of the Tire Association of North America (TANA), a predecessor organization of TIA.

MacCleery has years of experience working for various trade associations and created the government affairs program for the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), a predecessor organization of TIA.

Nash's 45 years of experience in the tire industry include 35 years spent in the Off-the-Road (OTR) tire sector. Currently the director of OTR sales for Yokohama Tire Corp., he has also worked for Goodyear, Purcell Tire and Bridgestone.

White has more than 60 years of experience in the tire industry and is currently the chairman of White Tire Supply. He has served on several boards, including the NTDRA, and was a founding board member of the Texas Tire Dealers Association.

Blythe is the former executive director of the Western Canada Tire Dealers Association (WCTDA), where he helped guide WCTDA to become one of the most successful tire organizations in the country.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:43
tia tia2
Gary Nash
Nick Hodel
Inductees for the Tire Industry Association's (TIA) 2010 Tire Industry Hall of Fame include Gus Hawkinson, owner of Hawkinson Tire Consulting; Nick Hodel, former CEO of Portland Tire Factory; retired industry veteran Russell MacCleery; Gary Nash, Yokohama Tire's director of OTR sales; Jerry White, chairman of White Tire Supply; and Don Blythe, former executive director of the Western Canada Tire Dealers Association.

TIA will recognize its latest class of inductees during the Tire Industry Honors event, scheduled Monday, November 1, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

Prior to establishing his consultancy in Las Vegas, Hawkinson was the third-generation owner of Paul E. Hawkinson Co. He is credited with many developments in the retread industry, including primary responsibility for developing the industry-standard non-directional tire (NDT) beginning in 1980, with the initial patent issued in 1981.

With 45 years of experience in the retail tire sector, Nick Hodel co-founded Northwest Tire Factory and also served as CEO of Portland Tire Factory. He is also a past board member of the Northwest Tire Dealers Association and past president of the Tire Association of North America (TANA), a predecessor organization of TIA.

MacCleery has years of experience working for various trade associations and created the government affairs program for the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), a predecessor organization of TIA.

Nash's 45 years of experience in the tire industry include 35 years spent in the Off-the-Road (OTR) tire sector. Currently the director of OTR sales for Yokohama Tire Corp., he has also worked for Goodyear, Purcell Tire and Bridgestone.

White has more than 60 years of experience in the tire industry and is currently the chairman of White Tire Supply. He has served on several boards, including the NTDRA, and was a founding board member of the Texas Tire Dealers Association.

Blythe is the former executive director of the Western Canada Tire Dealers Association (WCTDA), where he helped guide WCTDA to become one of the most successful tire organizations in the country.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:43
tia tia2
Gary Nash
Nick Hodel
Inductees for the Tire Industry Association's (TIA) 2010 Tire Industry Hall of Fame include Gus Hawkinson, owner of Hawkinson Tire Consulting; Nick Hodel, former CEO of Portland Tire Factory; retired industry veteran Russell MacCleery; Gary Nash, Yokohama Tire's director of OTR sales; Jerry White, chairman of White Tire Supply; and Don Blythe, former executive director of the Western Canada Tire Dealers Association.

TIA will recognize its latest class of inductees during the Tire Industry Honors event, scheduled Monday, November 1, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

Prior to establishing his consultancy in Las Vegas, Hawkinson was the third-generation owner of Paul E. Hawkinson Co. He is credited with many developments in the retread industry, including primary responsibility for developing the industry-standard non-directional tire (NDT) beginning in 1980, with the initial patent issued in 1981.

With 45 years of experience in the retail tire sector, Nick Hodel co-founded Northwest Tire Factory and also served as CEO of Portland Tire Factory. He is also a past board member of the Northwest Tire Dealers Association and past president of the Tire Association of North America (TANA), a predecessor organization of TIA.

MacCleery has years of experience working for various trade associations and created the government affairs program for the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), a predecessor organization of TIA.

Nash's 45 years of experience in the tire industry include 35 years spent in the Off-the-Road (OTR) tire sector. Currently the director of OTR sales for Yokohama Tire Corp., he has also worked for Goodyear, Purcell Tire and Bridgestone.

White has more than 60 years of experience in the tire industry and is currently the chairman of White Tire Supply. He has served on several boards, including the NTDRA, and was a founding board member of the Texas Tire Dealers Association.

Blythe is the former executive director of the Western Canada Tire Dealers Association (WCTDA), where he helped guide WCTDA to become one of the most successful tire organizations in the country.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:43
tia tia2
Gary Nash
Nick Hodel
Inductees for the Tire Industry Association's (TIA) 2010 Tire Industry Hall of Fame include Gus Hawkinson, owner of Hawkinson Tire Consulting; Nick Hodel, former CEO of Portland Tire Factory; retired industry veteran Russell MacCleery; Gary Nash, Yokohama Tire's director of OTR sales; Jerry White, chairman of White Tire Supply; and Don Blythe, former executive director of the Western Canada Tire Dealers Association.

TIA will recognize its latest class of inductees during the Tire Industry Honors event, scheduled Monday, November 1, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

Prior to establishing his consultancy in Las Vegas, Hawkinson was the third-generation owner of Paul E. Hawkinson Co. He is credited with many developments in the retread industry, including primary responsibility for developing the industry-standard non-directional tire (NDT) beginning in 1980, with the initial patent issued in 1981.

With 45 years of experience in the retail tire sector, Nick Hodel co-founded Northwest Tire Factory and also served as CEO of Portland Tire Factory. He is also a past board member of the Northwest Tire Dealers Association and past president of the Tire Association of North America (TANA), a predecessor organization of TIA.

MacCleery has years of experience working for various trade associations and created the government affairs program for the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), a predecessor organization of TIA.

Nash's 45 years of experience in the tire industry include 35 years spent in the Off-the-Road (OTR) tire sector. Currently the director of OTR sales for Yokohama Tire Corp., he has also worked for Goodyear, Purcell Tire and Bridgestone.

White has more than 60 years of experience in the tire industry and is currently the chairman of White Tire Supply. He has served on several boards, including the NTDRA, and was a founding board member of the Texas Tire Dealers Association.

Blythe is the former executive director of the Western Canada Tire Dealers Association (WCTDA), where he helped guide WCTDA to become one of the most successful tire organizations in the country.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:43
  motorhead
  Sam Memmolo (left) and Dave Bowman began hosting their new television series “Motorhead Garage” July 25, 2010.

Masters Entertainment Group has announced its newest television series, "Motorhead Garage," featuring Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman, formerly of “Shadetree Mechanic” and “Two Guys Garage.”

The series debuted on Fox Sports Network (FSN) Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. nationwide and repeated on Monday, July 26, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. It will run for 12 consecutive weeks in these time slots for the third quarter of 2010. The series will then return to FSN in January 2011 for an additional 13 weeks.

“We are extremely pleased to reunite this dynamic duo,” said Butch McCall, executive vice president of Masters. “Sam and Dave were the pioneers and originators of the automotive how-to programs. They developed the concept of step-by-step product installation designed to help automotive enthusiasts utilize the latest in aftermarket products.”

The series will be archived on Masters Entertainment Group’s Internet television network at motorheadgaragetv.com, where viewers can watch episodes they might have missed on TV.

“I’m excited about getting back to work with my long-time friend and co-host Dave Bowman and bringing back some 'honest how-to’ for all our friends in the car hobby,” said Memmolo. Bowman added: “I am really looking forward to once again sharing the garage and toolbox with my pal Sam and to bring to our audience the latest in technical information, products and procedures from all the manufacturers.”

Those interested in having products featured by Memmolo and Bowman on “Motorhead Garage,” can contact Masters Entertainment Group at 423/968-7736 or e-mail Butch McCall.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:43
  motorhead
  Sam Memmolo (left) and Dave Bowman began hosting their new television series “Motorhead Garage” July 25, 2010.

Masters Entertainment Group has announced its newest television series, "Motorhead Garage," featuring Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman, formerly of “Shadetree Mechanic” and “Two Guys Garage.”

The series debuted on Fox Sports Network (FSN) Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. nationwide and repeated on Monday, July 26, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. It will run for 12 consecutive weeks in these time slots for the third quarter of 2010. The series will then return to FSN in January 2011 for an additional 13 weeks.

“We are extremely pleased to reunite this dynamic duo,” said Butch McCall, executive vice president of Masters. “Sam and Dave were the pioneers and originators of the automotive how-to programs. They developed the concept of step-by-step product installation designed to help automotive enthusiasts utilize the latest in aftermarket products.”

The series will be archived on Masters Entertainment Group’s Internet television network at motorheadgaragetv.com, where viewers can watch episodes they might have missed on TV.

“I’m excited about getting back to work with my long-time friend and co-host Dave Bowman and bringing back some 'honest how-to’ for all our friends in the car hobby,” said Memmolo. Bowman added: “I am really looking forward to once again sharing the garage and toolbox with my pal Sam and to bring to our audience the latest in technical information, products and procedures from all the manufacturers.”

Those interested in having products featured by Memmolo and Bowman on “Motorhead Garage,” can contact Masters Entertainment Group at 423/968-7736 or e-mail Butch McCall.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:43
  motorhead
  Sam Memmolo (left) and Dave Bowman began hosting their new television series “Motorhead Garage” July 25, 2010.

Masters Entertainment Group has announced its newest television series, "Motorhead Garage," featuring Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman, formerly of “Shadetree Mechanic” and “Two Guys Garage.”

The series debuted on Fox Sports Network (FSN) Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. nationwide and repeated on Monday, July 26, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. It will run for 12 consecutive weeks in these time slots for the third quarter of 2010. The series will then return to FSN in January 2011 for an additional 13 weeks.

“We are extremely pleased to reunite this dynamic duo,” said Butch McCall, executive vice president of Masters. “Sam and Dave were the pioneers and originators of the automotive how-to programs. They developed the concept of step-by-step product installation designed to help automotive enthusiasts utilize the latest in aftermarket products.”

The series will be archived on Masters Entertainment Group’s Internet television network at motorheadgaragetv.com, where viewers can watch episodes they might have missed on TV.

“I’m excited about getting back to work with my long-time friend and co-host Dave Bowman and bringing back some 'honest how-to’ for all our friends in the car hobby,” said Memmolo. Bowman added: “I am really looking forward to once again sharing the garage and toolbox with my pal Sam and to bring to our audience the latest in technical information, products and procedures from all the manufacturers.”

Those interested in having products featured by Memmolo and Bowman on “Motorhead Garage,” can contact Masters Entertainment Group at 423/968-7736 or e-mail Butch McCall.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:43
  motorhead
  Sam Memmolo (left) and Dave Bowman began hosting their new television series “Motorhead Garage” July 25, 2010.

Masters Entertainment Group has announced its newest television series, "Motorhead Garage," featuring Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman, formerly of “Shadetree Mechanic” and “Two Guys Garage.”

The series debuted on Fox Sports Network (FSN) Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. nationwide and repeated on Monday, July 26, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. It will run for 12 consecutive weeks in these time slots for the third quarter of 2010. The series will then return to FSN in January 2011 for an additional 13 weeks.

“We are extremely pleased to reunite this dynamic duo,” said Butch McCall, executive vice president of Masters. “Sam and Dave were the pioneers and originators of the automotive how-to programs. They developed the concept of step-by-step product installation designed to help automotive enthusiasts utilize the latest in aftermarket products.”

The series will be archived on Masters Entertainment Group’s Internet television network at motorheadgaragetv.com, where viewers can watch episodes they might have missed on TV.

“I’m excited about getting back to work with my long-time friend and co-host Dave Bowman and bringing back some 'honest how-to’ for all our friends in the car hobby,” said Memmolo. Bowman added: “I am really looking forward to once again sharing the garage and toolbox with my pal Sam and to bring to our audience the latest in technical information, products and procedures from all the manufacturers.”

Those interested in having products featured by Memmolo and Bowman on “Motorhead Garage,” can contact Masters Entertainment Group at 423/968-7736 or e-mail Butch McCall.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:43
  motorhead
  Sam Memmolo (left) and Dave Bowman began hosting their new television series “Motorhead Garage” July 25, 2010.

Masters Entertainment Group has announced its newest television series, "Motorhead Garage," featuring Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman, formerly of “Shadetree Mechanic” and “Two Guys Garage.”

The series debuted on Fox Sports Network (FSN) Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. nationwide and repeated on Monday, July 26, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. It will run for 12 consecutive weeks in these time slots for the third quarter of 2010. The series will then return to FSN in January 2011 for an additional 13 weeks.

“We are extremely pleased to reunite this dynamic duo,” said Butch McCall, executive vice president of Masters. “Sam and Dave were the pioneers and originators of the automotive how-to programs. They developed the concept of step-by-step product installation designed to help automotive enthusiasts utilize the latest in aftermarket products.”

The series will be archived on Masters Entertainment Group’s Internet television network at motorheadgaragetv.com, where viewers can watch episodes they might have missed on TV.

“I’m excited about getting back to work with my long-time friend and co-host Dave Bowman and bringing back some 'honest how-to’ for all our friends in the car hobby,” said Memmolo. Bowman added: “I am really looking forward to once again sharing the garage and toolbox with my pal Sam and to bring to our audience the latest in technical information, products and procedures from all the manufacturers.”

Those interested in having products featured by Memmolo and Bowman on “Motorhead Garage,” can contact Masters Entertainment Group at 423/968-7736 or e-mail Butch McCall.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:43
  motorhead
  Sam Memmolo (left) and Dave Bowman began hosting their new television series “Motorhead Garage” July 25, 2010.

Masters Entertainment Group has announced its newest television series, "Motorhead Garage," featuring Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman, formerly of “Shadetree Mechanic” and “Two Guys Garage.”

The series debuted on Fox Sports Network (FSN) Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. nationwide and repeated on Monday, July 26, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. It will run for 12 consecutive weeks in these time slots for the third quarter of 2010. The series will then return to FSN in January 2011 for an additional 13 weeks.

“We are extremely pleased to reunite this dynamic duo,” said Butch McCall, executive vice president of Masters. “Sam and Dave were the pioneers and originators of the automotive how-to programs. They developed the concept of step-by-step product installation designed to help automotive enthusiasts utilize the latest in aftermarket products.”

The series will be archived on Masters Entertainment Group’s Internet television network at motorheadgaragetv.com, where viewers can watch episodes they might have missed on TV.

“I’m excited about getting back to work with my long-time friend and co-host Dave Bowman and bringing back some 'honest how-to’ for all our friends in the car hobby,” said Memmolo. Bowman added: “I am really looking forward to once again sharing the garage and toolbox with my pal Sam and to bring to our audience the latest in technical information, products and procedures from all the manufacturers.”

Those interested in having products featured by Memmolo and Bowman on “Motorhead Garage,” can contact Masters Entertainment Group at 423/968-7736 or e-mail Butch McCall.