Welding specialists Lincoln Electric join forces with leading UK truck preparation and race team, Torquespeed.

Lincoln electric is delighted to announce the launch of a new partnership bringing together successful autosports team Torquespeed with the leading manufacturer of welding equipment and consumables.

SCSA Champions and 4 x World Champions; the Torquespeed team have been at the forefront of truck racing in the UK for many years. Torquespeed stand for teamwork and performance, and with this attitude they earned the first 1-2-3 podium sweep in the SCSA Championship. Torquespeed are determined not to stop there and the team recently launched into the famous US NASCAR circuit gaining valuable experience for future success.

John Mickel, Director of Torquespeed said ‘Its great to have a business partnership with Lincoln Electric. It is a perfect fit for a racing team and they were involved with us through Torquespeed USA in the NASCAR project and we are looking to build on things for 2010”.

David Kirkwood, Marketing Communications Manager of Lincoln Electric added “This new partnership with Torquespeed will bring together our wealth of experience in this field. We are committed to helping our new partner by providing help and support where it is needed most and are looking forward to an exciting future working with Torquespeed”.

With many years providing equipment & trackside support to many of the NASCAR & CART racing teams, Lincoln Electric can offer their new partner unique expertise and a range of equipment developed specifically for the autosports industry. And with Torquespeed now on-board, experience and knowledge from both sides can be shared and developed to mutual benefit.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products. With a worldwide distribution network covering more than 160 countries. For more information on Lincoln Electric’s extensive product range log on to: www.lincolnelectric.eu

For more information on Torquespeed please visit www.torquespeed.com or www.johnmickel.com