HUNTERSVILLE, NC. (March 9, 2010) – Suspension Systems, a multi-faceted shock and suspension builder and consulting provider announces another expansion to an already growing offering of services and products. Conveniently located within the hub of stock car racing in Huntersville (N.C.), Suspension Systems will participate in the USARacing Pro Cup Series Contingency program during the 2010 racing season. Owner Kenny Hendrick expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season saying, “we have already built a noticeable presence within the motorcycle racing community especially ATV racing and this opportunity provides a chance to support some of the oval racers whom I have worked with in the past.”Expanding on it’s popular at track services in the AMA ATV Motocross Championship Series; Suspension Systems will also provide Pro Cup racers with at track services. “I’m happy to announce well known shock specialist Dennis Fibel will represent myself and Suspension Systems in our direct involvement with the USARacing Pro Cup Series at all 16 Pro Cup events in 2010”, notes Hendrick. Suspension Systems will have a technical support trailer parked in pit services area at each race offering consulting, shock sales, rebuilding and dyno testing services. A shock lease program is also available to racers.
Hendrick, a California native and former Bob Boundrant Driving School instructor, is no stranger around a variety of racing circles as not only a business owner but racer as well. From a Quarter Midget champion at age 9, to USAC Western States Division Rookie of the Year at 16, Kenny switched to road racing, capturing the SCCA Formula Ford Pacific Division Championship and won the Road Atlanta Run-offs in 1988. His experience from USAC Midgets, SCCA Formula and Trans-Am, IMSA, NASCAR Southwest Tour to recently racing part-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series provides Hendrick with a broad based knowledge to assist any racers suspension or shock needs.
Recently, Kenny finished a very personal project honoring his late sister Kara who was also an accomplished racer. The off season was spent rebuilding a ¾ midget Kara had campaigned in California and is currently on display in the Women in the Winners Circle Foundation display promoted by Lyn St. James and the Henry Ford Museum at the Daytona 500 Experience at Daytona International Speedway.
To learn more about the products and services available from Suspension Systems, please visit the website at www.hendrickshocks.com.
The USARacing Pro Cup Series, formerly Hooters Pro Cup, is owned by Interstate Investment Group (IIG) and is based in Concord, N.C. For more information on USARacing, visit www.usarprocup.com.
