NGK renews New Breed Racing

Lisa Gerthe, owner of New Breed Racing is pleased to announce the return of NGK Spark Plugs to their partnership family. “NGK Spark Plugs has a long history in racing ‘sparking winners’, and we are grateful they selected us for another season of racing. We joined them in 2005 when Terry & Rhonda McMillen took us under their wing to mentor Alesi & Ayrton, and we have been working together ever since. You can find NGK on the web at www.ngksparkplugs.com ,” added Gerthe.

About NGK Spark Plugs:
“Since 1936, NGK Spark Plugs has been the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, NGK manufactures NGK Spark Plugs and NTK Oxygen Sensors for virtually every automotive manufacturer in the world. NGK has built a reputation for quality and reliability, and a commitment to excellence continues to be the driving force behind the company’s advanced research and development programs. With state-of-the-art manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities, NGK is dedicated to providing customers with world-class products and services. In addition to serving OE automotive and aftermarket customers, NGK also produces spark plugs for motorcycle, power sports, marine and small engine manufacturers. NGK also offers complimentary product lines including resistor caps, spark plug wires, and high performance cables. In North America, NGK is headquartered in Wixom, MI and maintains manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities in Irvine, CA, Sissonville, WV, and Chicago, IL.”

NGK Mission:
"We improve life through the environmentally responsible manufacture and precise application of advanced ceramic technologies for all of North America. Focused on innovation and teamwork, we contribute to local and global economic growth by matching our products to our customers' visions each day, exceeding their expectations in quality, value, service and performance." NGK Website

Alesi's 18th Birthday Dinner, Gruene, Texas

January 6, 2008 - Several friends and family members joined us for dinner to celebrate Alesi's 18th birthday in Gruene, Texas over the weekend. We arrived mid-afternoon and checked in at Gruene Mansion Inn Bed & Breakfast's Jackie's Hideway. Alesi was not aware our friends were joining us and we were able to keep the surprise until moments before everyone arrived. One of Alesi's favorite restuarants is the Gristmill and many months ago she asked to dine there on her birthday. We enjoyed spending the evening visiting with a few of our racing friends and we can't wait to get the 2008 race season started! Thanks everyone for a memborable birthday!!!

"The Gristmill River Restaurant: Situated on a bluff overlooking the Guadalupe River, this spectacular restaurant nestled under the shade of towering oak trees has been the perfect getaway for a unique casual dining experience for thirty years. Located in the historic district of Gruene just beneath the famous Gruene water tower, the restaurant opened in 1977 near New Braunfels on the banks of the Guadalupe River in the original Gruene Cotton Gin. The wooden structure burned to the ground in 1922, and all that remains of the water-powered mill today is the three story brick boiler room – now home to the Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar." www.gristmillrestaurant.com

"Gruene, Texas...Gently resisting change since 1872 and located between Austin and San Antonio, and a little behind the times." www.gruenetexas.com

Happy 18th Birthday Alesi!!!!!

It's hard to believe that eighteen years have passed since Alesi was "Rockdale's New Year's Baby of 1990". From barbie's and bows to driving dragsters, the time has flown and we've enjoyed every minute of it. Happy Birthday!!!!