From Hoffman Racing
Loveland, OH (Nov 20,2012) — Hoffman Racing is announcing today that Mean
Green cleaner and degreaser will return as our primary sponsor for the 2013
racing season. “ We are thrilled that Mean Green cleaner and degreaser has
decided to return as our primary sponsor for a third year. I believe that Mean Green
and HAR did a great job marketing the cleaner and degreaser in 2011 and 2012. Our
race fans have become loyal users of the brand and we want to thank them for
helping HAR retain our primary sponsor” said Richard Hoffman President of
HAR. “ Our partners at Mean Green have been a pleasure to work with and have
become huge fans of sprint car racing and HAR. Our objective for 2013 is to continue
brand awareness and help CR brands increase sales of Mean Green” said Tim
Waechter VP of Marketing/Public Relations for HAR.
“We also want to recognize the support of another great Cincinnati based company, Lykins Oil.
Jeff Lykins and his company were a great asset to us in 2012. Beyond their sponsorship support,
we also appreciate our new friendships at Lykins.” said Rob Hoffman, VP of Engineering at HAR.
Mean Green Super Strength is an economical, powerful, multi-purposed cleaner and degreaser used to eliminate grease and grime. Mean Green is a unique blend of biodegradable detergents, used to clean surfaces from the kitchen counter top to greasy engines parts in the garage. Find Mean Green at Wal-Mart, K-mart, Food Lion and Dollar Stores in your area.
Visit www.MeanGreenDegreaser.com for more information.
Lykins Companies is a family owned and operated business. Founded in 1948 by Guy Lykins, Sr., and now in the third generation of management, Lykins Companies has a rich and diverse heritage. The company strives to provide its customers with the highest quality products delivered in the most efficient manner at the lowest possible price. Whether a customer needs fuel for its business needs, transportation of petroleum products, or fuel to heat their home, Lykins Companies can meet their needs. Lykins is not only committed to its customers; it is committed to the community too. Lykins belongs to many trade and business organizations, and also contributes to many charitable causes. In addition, Lykins is very involved in local schools, awarding college scholarships, and supporting many athletic teams.
Highlights of the team’s history include: -1929-1960 Gus campaigned Sprint Cars and Midgets, his drivers included Eddie Sachs, and Don Branson – 1964 Gus’s son Richard became co-owner of the Team – 1973-1984 HAR fielded Indy Cars, including 7 Indy 500 starts – 1989 HAR won the first of 9 USAC National Sprint Car Championships with Rob Hoffman as the crew chief (’92,’93,’96,’97,’99,’02,’04,’08)
With 81 National Sprint Car wins and 9 National Championships, HAR has won more National races and championships than any other team in USAC sprint car history. HAR also has 7 Silver Crown wins for a total of 88 USAC National wins. In 2003 HAR was recognized for excellence by the Ohio State Senate and House of Representatives. HAR has finished in the top 3 in USAC National Sprint Car owners points 17 times since 1989.
Drivers from the past 83 years reads like a who’s who of racing: Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Tracy Hines, JJ Yeley, Kasey Kahne, Kenny Irwin Jr, Rich Vogler, Dave Darland, Johnny Parsons Jr., Tim Richmond, Jay Drake, Brian Tyler, Robbie Stanley, Eric Gordon, Steve Butler , Jerry Coons Jr. Ryan Newman, Dave Steele, George Snider, Tom Bigelow Shorty Templemen, Don Branson, Eddie Sachs, Bill Puterbaugh, Elmer George, Pancho Carter, Roger Ward, Andy Michener, Kyle Larson and Brady Bacon. In all approximately 131 drivers have competed in the Hoffman cars. Of those there are four father/son combinations , Dick and Dickie Gaines, Jim and Tracy Hines Kerry and Dave Norris, Clark and Shorty Templemen. Two brother combinations, Larry and Steve Cannon, Pancho Carter and Johnny Parsons Jr. HAR also had a stepgrandfather and stepgrandson combination of Elmer George and Ed Carpenter.