American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 234 January 2019 | Page 15

Custom Show Emirates 2019 Billed as the largest custom car and bike show in the Middle East, the 2019 Custom Show Emirates (March 28-30) will again be staged at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Custom Show Emirates is a partner of SEMA USA and cooperates with major bike shows across Europe and many Arab nations. MS Artrix of Italy will compete against Transfigure Custom House from India in the Middle East Biker Build-Off - both teams will build a bike live on stage for the title of Middle East BBO Champion! The bike show will see Arab customizers compete against European bike builders in a show that features everything from stunt shows to international exhibitors from the UAE, Europe, Australia, China and the USA. There will also be a car show in cooperation with SEMA, “where internationally known tuners and parts suppliers will exhibit the latest in aftermarket technologies. Tuners from over 10 countries have already confirmed their attendance and will present an eccentric mix of sports and American muscle cars. “Visitors will also be entertained with drift shows with Japanese drift cars and 4x4 drifts in the style of the Fast & Furious films, and a custom car competition with live tuning.” The event is located about 10 minutes by car from the Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World, and Dubai can be reached in about 1.5 hours by car. Hotels and facilities to suit all budgets can be found close to the event site. customshowemirates.com Blud Racing Lubricants Seeks New Distribution Partners for Expanded and Re-Branded Line-Up Scottsdale, Arizona based Blud Racing Lubricants broke into the racing market in 2017 with a series of 100% synthetic oils “with one-of-a-kind formulation and technology unlike anything else in the racing world,” says CEO Jefferson Green. After grabbing the attention of some of the top racers across the United States, Green says they are “taking that success up a notch” and rolling out a full product line of new oils, lubricants and cleaners for on- and off-road racers. Dubbed the “Blud Racing Pro Series,” the new line-up includes 4-stroke racing engine oils (in 10W40, 10W50, 15W50 - 100% synthetic) that are formulated using a “new generation base of stocks and proprietary technology specifically created for the professional racer. They deliver www.AMDchampionship.com outstanding clutch feel with no slippage or grabbing, and provide for a smoother operating transmission, exceptional thermal stability and enhanced protection against engine and transmission wear and tear,” says Green. Additional Pro Series products include a 100% synthetic 2- stroke racing pre-mix, suspension fluids, gear/differential oils, chain lube and penetrating lube. In addition, Blud Racing Lubricants is introducing its “Blud Racing Pro Elite Series” to protect in the most brutal racing applications. Its 15W50 100% Synthetic Severe Duty Racing Engine Oil is designed for races in heavy mud, dirt, silt, etc. and protects the clutch, runs cooler and can handle the heat. The company is also offering its “Bludline Series” of machine care products - “Kick-Ass” degreaser, PolyClean Aqueous degreaser/cleaner and a multi- surface detailer that is said to “safely remove dirt, dust and grime without scratching the surface.” Green told AMD that “we are now ready to look to expand our distribution network. Blud Racing Lubricants is a brand born out of American Synthol - a 38-year-old synthetic lubricant company known globally for its Amerilube and Eagle brands. American Synthol is the technological leader in industrial synthetic oils. “Today, Blud is dedicated to producing and distributing the highest quality products for racers in all classes and disciplines including Motocross, ATV/Quad, Trophy Kart, Modified Kart, Kart, Pro Buggy, Turbo Production UTV, Production 1000 UTV, road racing, and others. “Blud's current line-up of engine oils (MotoBlud, DirtBlud, BikerBlud and HawgBlud) is being re-branded under the “Blud Powersport Series” name. Though the names of the products will be changed and shortened, (i.e. MotoBlud 10W40 will now be Blud 10W40), the products will remain the same.” www.bludlubricants.com AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - JANUARY 2019 15