For nearly two decades, Leading Locking Fastener manufacturer Stage 8 Locking Fasteners has been supporting the Contingency Connection Racer Rewards and Engine Professional Rewards programs, giving thousands of dollars in free or discounted product to thousands of racers on a budget nationwide.

Stage 8’s support of grassroots racing through programs like Contingency Connection is an important part of the overall success of the Northern-California company, according to founder Bruce Bennett.

“We have always known how paramount the weekend warriors are to the performance industry as a whole,” Bennett said. “Those are the guys out there every week with a true passion for motorsports. There’s just no better way to reach that many racers on a grassroots level on a consistent basis.”

The program reaches approximately 18,000 racers per week, at more than 50 tracks and series, hosting 1500 events nationwide, according to Contingency Connection’s Jackie Ressa.

Sponsors of the Racer Rewards program are included in the coveted product certificate books given out to first and second place winners at each event, plus track signage, public address commercial announcements, and decals on thousands of racecars.

“Stage 8 has been a great and valued partner with us over the past 17 years,” Ronnie Ball of Contingency Connection said. “They have really put their money where their mouth is and continued to show their support of local and grassroots racing.”

For more information: www.contingencyconnection.com.