AMKUS Rescue Systems Continues as Official Rescue Tool of NHRA

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and AMKUS Rescue Systems have teamed up to announce the extension of AMKUS as the official rescue tool of NHRA. 

Through 2023, AMKUS will provide the necessary tools to NHRA’s Safety Safari to ensure the safety of all NHRA competitors. 

“We are looking forward to this continuing partnership with AMKUS Rescue Systems,” said Josh Peterson, NHRA vice president of Racing Administration. “The safety of our racers is the No. 1 priority of NHRA officials and the NHRA Safety Safari.” 

“AMKUS is pleased to partner with the NHRA,” said Kyle Smith, AMKUS president. “Motorsports are the ultimate proving ground for extrication tools. The new AMKUS ION line of battery-powered tools provide incredible response time, rescue speed, and flexibility by sharing batteries with a variety of other tools.”

For more information, contact AMKUS President and CEO Kyle Smith at (800) 592-6587 or e-mail at kylesmith@amkus.com.

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