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Are you attending the NHRA Nationals in Reading, PA, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2? Look for Elaine Larsen and the Miller Jet Dragster crew at the event at Maple Grove Raceway. Elaine will perform in the 5,000 HP Jet Dragster during the show, completing four passes at close to 300 mph. Don’t forget to stop by the Miller tent before, during or after the show to learn more about the Jet Dragster and welding.

For more information about Elaine Larsen and the Miller Jet Dragster, visit http://www.millerwelds.com/jetdragster/.

For more information about the NHRA Nationals, visit http://www.nhra.com/.

Kevin Tully, owner of Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle recently completed the Raybestos GTO (as seen in the video) and exclusively uses Miller welders. Watch as he talks about how the Dynasty® 200 Series TIG welder helps his shop to get the job done!

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Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has expanded the Racing-Customizing-Restoring (RCR) Web page on MillerWelds.com.

Geared toward providing valuable content to Do-It-Yourself auto enthusiasts, race fans and the aftermarket and performance industries, the page will feature how-to welding and cutting articles and videos, highlight racing partnerships and “True Blue” industry leaders, share relevant projects and offer tips for welding and cutting.

“As a company, Miller is invested in making its website into an indispensable resource for welders and fabricators,” said Sue Feldkamp, Interactive Marketing Manager for Miller Electric Mfg. Co. “Our RCR page is a critical component of MillerWelds.com, and our automotive and racing audience has indicated hands-on, how-to information is among the most valued content Miller provides.”

Miller fans can also access a discussion forum for helpful advice from other welders and view upcoming events including auto shows and the Miller Jet Dragster race schedule.

Visit MillerWelds.com/rcr for more information.

Let’s face it. Safety is important, especially when welding. Below are a few tips to keep you safe and comfortable for those long nights in your garage.

Make sure you have a pair of welding gloves and I highly suggest sleeves, too. A pair of these will protect you from burns, hot parts, flying metal and arc rays. The rays from a welding arc will burn you faster than sitting on the beach.

Eye protection is also a must. Invest in an auto-darkening helmet for welding and have a pair of shaded safety glasses on-hand for plasma cutting. Anyone with a bad case of welder flash can tell you they would rather take a mixture of salt in the eyes.

When welding, it can get warm quick. There are some nice fresh-air breathing accessories on the market now. The Miller CoolBand™ is an integrated headgear cooling system that optimizes airflow under the hood, making it up to 8 degrees cooler while welding. I often use it when I am working long events and race tracks where we provide welding demos and offer free repairs on participants’ racecars. You wouldn’t believe the difference that fresh air makes.

In addition to the CoolBand, wearing a welder cap or beanie is nice too for soaking up sweat. A cap also adds extra protection from sparks or flying spatter when you’re welding out of position, like overhead, for example. Some of the nice beanies even cover your ears!

While multiple brands offer welding protection and accessories, you can visit MillerWelds.com for safety products like the CoolBand and other items mentioned.

Until next time, stay safe and have fun welding.

Andy Weyenberg
Motorsports Marketing Manager

Miller is excited to announce today the introduction of the new XMT® 450 MPa multiprocess welder. This new machine offers one of the industry’s most powerful and consistent options for Pulsed MIG welding. It features increased power and duty cycle ideal for heavy carbon arc gouging and large diameter welding applications. It is also optimized for MIG, Stick, TIG, and Flux Cored welding processes.

This powerful new inverter-based power source features the reliability and arc performance of the XMT 350 MPa but with more amperage, exceptional power efficiency and additional programs for Pulsed MIG welding with up to .052- and 1/16-inch wires.

For more information:

To view the product page, please click here.

To read the entire news release, please click here.

We’re all geared up for the 6th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing Presented by Miller Welders (June 24-26, 2011 in Joliet, Illinois).

If you’re attending, swing past the Miller display in the midway where you can test out the latest welding and cutting equipment and sign up to win Miller’s Great Race Getaway (two suite passes to the August NASCAR race in Bristol – includes airfare and lodging for two).  You must be present at the race in Joliet this weekend to enter the getaway.

Elaine Larsen, driver of the Miller Jet Dragster highlights her experience from the Cavalcade of Stars in Norwalk, Ohio (May 13-15, 2011). Check out the dragster and learn about your opportunity to win Miller’s Great Race Getaway. The next opportunity to participate is at the 6th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing Presented by Miller Welders (June 24-26, 2011). Note: participants must be at the event to enter.

Watch the video!

Miller will partner with TriStar Motorsports to serve as a primary sponsor of the No. 19 Chevrolet Impala with driver Mike Bliss in the Top Gear 300 race this Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The partnership will mark Miller’s first NASCAR primary sponsorship endeavor.

“It’s an exciting time for us to be able to partner with TriStar Motorsports and Mike Bliss”, said Andy Weyenberg, Manager of Motorsports Marketing at Miller. “We believe in Mike’s ability and have worked with him at Xpress Motorsports when he won a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship and again at the Haas CNC Sprint Cup program. Miller products are used daily at many of these race shops, so when Rick Carpenter brought this opportunity to us, we thought it would be a great way to highlight our products to everyone from the casual hobbyist to the professional racer.”

TriStar Motorsports Driver Mike Bliss reiterates Weyenberg’s excitement about the partnership especially at the track where he recorded his last Nationwide Series victory in 2009.

“It’s an honor to once again work with Andy and Miller for this weekend’s race at Charlotte. Not only is their equipment first class, but they put a large emphasis on people and commitment which is just one of the many reasons they have a large global presence. I know we will represent them well and put on a great show for them and the fans.”

Tune into the Top Gear 300 race on ABC this Saturday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. (Central). Pre-show coverage countdown starts at 1 p.m.

Married engineers Kyle and Stacy Tucker had no idea when they custom-built unique suspension parts for a ’69 Camaro pet project that it would lead to a successful business. From humble beginnings in a two-car garage in Detroit to its 30,000-square-foot home in Mooresville, N.C., Detroit Speed Inc. has been on one wild ride and today is a go-to source for custom fabrication projects and its product line of automotive parts. Read more and take a look inside Detroit Speed!