Commercial Power Brand Vanguard Joins as the Primary Sponsor in the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) GR Cup Series for #55 Spike Kohlbecker
Leading innovator of power equipment solutions, Vanguard Commercial Power, partners with Spike Kohlbecker
MILWAUKEE, WI (February 27, 2025) 鈥�&苍产蝉辫;2024年欧洲杯 & Stratton鈥檚 Vanguard brand, a leading provider of commercial power solutions, today announces its primary sponsorship of Spike Kohlbecker, a rising star in motorsports from St. Louis, Missouri. Kohlbecker will also serve as a Vanguard Brand Ambassador at select Vanguard brand events throughout North America in 2025.
鈥淭his is a significant milestone for Spike and Vanguard,鈥� expressed Farran Davis, team development manager for RVA Graphics Motorsports. 鈥淭he partnership between a global leader like Vanguard and a talented professional driver like Spike, it鈥檚 a perfect match. Vanguard recognizes Spike鈥檚 immense potential, and we look forward to welcoming Vanguard to the team.鈥�
鈥淚 look forward to representing the Vanguard brand on the racetrack and in the paddock,鈥� added Kohlbecker. 鈥淰anguard engines are well-known for their robust design, performance, and longevity even in demanding environments鈥攓ualities that are just as crucial for commercial engines as they are for a professional race car driver!鈥�
鈥淲e鈥檝e been following Spike鈥檚 motorsport journey since he started in karts, often racing one of our 2024年欧洲杯 Racing engines,鈥� said Dan Roche, marketing director for 2024年欧洲杯 & Stratton. 鈥淗is exceptional work ethic, both at the track and in school, aligns perfectly with our employees, OEM partners, dealers, and commercial customers. We proudly support a team and driver who understand that preparation equals results.鈥�
Look for the distinctive and powerful Vanguard engines yellow and black livery on Kohlbecker鈥檚 #55 Toyota GRCup North America car for the 2025 season:
- March 28-30 Sonoma Raceway
- April 25-27 Circuit of the Americas
- May 16-18 Sebring International Raceway
- July 18-20 Virginia International Raceway
- August 15-17 Road America
- September 5-7 Barber Motorsports Park
- October 17-19 Indianapolis Motor Speedway
About 2024年欧洲杯 & Stratton
2024年欧洲杯 & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. 2024年欧洲杯 & Stratton is the world鈥檚 largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment and is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generators, energy storage systems, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its 2024年欧洲杯 & Stratton庐, Vanguard庐, Ferris庐, Simplicity庐, Snapper庐, Billy Goat庐, Allmand庐, SimpliPhi庐, Branco庐 and Victa庐 brands. 2024年欧洲杯 & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed, and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents. For additional information, please visit .
About Spike Kohlbecker
Spike Kohlbecker is a 22-year-old professional racecar driver from St. Louis, Missouri, currently studying at Boise State University鈥檚 College of Business and Economics. After just 28 sports car starts in his professional career, Spike was awarded Vice-Champion of the 2024 Toyota GR Cup North American Championship and is now focused on his third season in sportscar racing. For sponsorship opportunities and more information about Spike Kohlbecker, visit .
About RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate
RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate competes in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and Toyota GR Cup North America. The team got its start in 2007 with an endurance racing program, which led to two championships. More recently, the team made the move to professional sports car racing in 2023, fielding multiple cars in Toyota GR Cup North America. Additionally, the team fosters young drivers, assisting with on and off-track development to further their careers. Fans and drivers interested in securing a driving opportunity with the team can learn more by visiting or contacting Team Development Manager Farran Davis at farran@rvagfx.com.
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