Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) has announced three new partners for the 2024 season. Pristine Auction, Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd., and JRi Shocks will join over 50 returning sponsors across PMH’s properties, including the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), and Prototype Sprint Series Association presented by Hankook (PSSA).
“We’re excited to welcome Pristine Auction, Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, and JRi Shocks to the PMH family,” said Tony Parella, CEO of PMH. “It is a period of significant growth for our company, from the race series in our portfolio to partnerships. All three of these companies bring excellent B2B and B2C opportunities to our paddocks, and we’re thrilled to have them on board.”
Pristine Auction has been named the Official Sports Memorabilia Online Auction of SpeedTour. Pristine Auction is a family-owned and operated online auction that specializes in autographed memorabilia, sports cards, coins, art, and collectibles. Since its establishment in 2010, they have experienced substantial growth, expanding from a spare bedroom to two facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, with a total area of over 60,000 square feet. The company collaborates directly with leading authentication companies to ensure the authenticity of all items. Additionally, they have third-party authenticators who regularly visit Pristine Auction to provide authentication services on-site. Pristine Auction offers various online auction formats, with thousands of auctions ending daily.
“We’re proud to partner with SpeedTour,” said Doug Houvener, Sr. Director of Marketing for Pristine Auction. “Together, we look forward to providing enthusiasts access to genuine memorabilia that captures the excitement, speed, and passion found on the track with SpeedTour. This partnership accelerates our shared mission to make every bid a celebration of the thrill of racing.”
Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd. becomes the Official Duck Supplier of Trans Am and SVRA. Established over 90 years ago and spanning four generations, Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd. is known for being the home of ‘America’s Tastiest Duck.’ With over 200 employees and partnerships with 27 local farms, the company is one of the leading suppliers of Pekin ducks in North America. Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd. focuses on sustainability and the humane treatment of their free-roaming, antibiotic and hormone-free ducks.
“From our collaborations with local farms to our partnerships within the racing community, we’re excited to introduce the most enthusiastic and loyal sports fans to our mouth-watering crispy duck,” said Joey Jurgielewicz, Director of Business Development for Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd. “We’re thrilled to be one of the newest partners of Parella Motorsports Holdings and sponsor the Trans Am Series and SVRA. Our duck always takes first place, from award-winning chefs to podium-finishing drivers.”
JRi Shocks, a well-known name in the racing industry, joins PMH as an Authorized Shock Supplier of Trans Am, FR Americas, and F4 U.S. JRi Shocks provides shock technology for various Open Wheel and Road Racing Series, including F4 U.S., FR Americas, Formula 1600, Formula 2000, Formula Atlantic, Formula E, Formula Ford, Formula Vee, Hill Climb-Time Attack, Historic and Vintage Racing, Indy Car, Formula ‘E’, IMSA, NASA, Pirelli World Challenge, Pro Mazda, SCCA, Trans Am, V8 Supercar, and World Endurance Challenge. With a history of success in all forms of racing and partnerships with industry leaders such as Riley Technologies LLC, TRD, and Ligier, JRi Shocks offers winning dampers for racers.
“We are excited to partner with Parella Motorsports Holdings, especially F4 U.S. again, as I began my suspension career in open wheel, so it’s personally significant,” stated Jeff Ryan, Founder and Vice President Engineering, JRi Shocks, LLC. “JRi Shocks were approved for use on the F4 U.S. chassis since the series started in 2016. We have been advocates for this racing series from the beginning, as it supports drivers’ transition from karts to cars and eventually to other FIA-regulated Open Wheel Series. This partnership allows fans and competitors alike to recognize JRi not only on the racecars but also on the cars they drive daily.”
The 2024 SpeedTour season commences on February 22-25 at Sebring International Raceway, where the Trans Am Series and SVRA will have their first races of the season. FR Americas and F4 U.S. will kick off their race seasons at NOLA Motorsports Park on April 11-14. Tickets for all SpeedTour events can be purchased at SpeedTour.net.