Full Torque Gear Partners with Indy Lights Driver Scott Hargrove and Team Pelfrey
Vancouver, BC. (March 10, 2016) – FULL TORQUE GEAR, launching its first design this April at fulltorquegear.com is charged up to announce its sponsorship of Scott Hargrove - who is now competing with Team Pelfrey in the ultra-competitive Indy Lights series. Hargrove’s first race of the year with his new team takes place this weekend March 11th - March 13th in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Clothing and apparel for the team’s 2016 Indy Lights Campaign provided by FULL TORQUE GEAR.)
“Scott is an amazing race talent and a true professional. Working alongside Scott as he moves into the Indy Lights series with Team Pelfrey is both an honour and a privilege,” expressed Mark Mullens, President of FULL TORQUE GEAR.
Mullens is also the Owner/Operator of Torque Branding Ltd., which has supported Hargrove over the past year, providing ongoing service and support for various marketing and apparel needs as he made his way to Indy Lights.
“Our partnership with Scott will continue throughout his career in as many capacities as possible,” said Mullens. “As FULL TORQUE GEAR grows, so does our ability to assist young local talents like Scott in living out their racing dreams on the big stage.”
While working his way towards Indy Car, Hargrove won the 2013 USF2000 championship and finished runner up in the 2014 Pro Mazda championship. Hargrove also won the 2014 Canadian Porsche GT3 Cup in his first year of sports car competition.
“Over the last year, Torque Branding has provided me with some awesome apparel and I’m really excited to see them expand into FULL TORQUE GEAR,” said Hargrove. “The designs Mark (CEO Full Torque Gear) has showed me are incredible and are sure to sell like hotcakes! His continued support for the 2016 Indy Lights season through their Torque Branding division will ensure Team Pelfrey Indy Lights is the best looking team in the paddock!”
Operations Manager at Team Pelfrey, Gary Neal said, “I am really impressed with the creative designs that FULL TORQUE GEAR has prepared for the new Team Pelfrey Indy Lights crew. We will look sharp at the track and I’m excited to see our fans wearing Team Pelfrey Gear!”
Whether you love racing’s past or racing’s future, you will appreciate FULL TORQUE GEAR’s vintage-meets-modern aesthetic. Focusing on cutting-edge designs born from a true passion for motorsport, printed on only the most comfortable apparel, FULL TORQUE GEAR’s initial product offering is set to be the most worn-out shirt you will own this year!
Fans will also be able to purchase Scott Hargrove Motorsports and Team Pelfrey Gear at their respective online stores, which you can find through links at FullTorqueGear.com. Stay tuned for the launch! Sign up with your email now so you don’t miss out!
Scott’s fans can follow the action live on IndyLights.com, the Verizon IndyCar app and by delayed television on NBC Sports in the US and Sportsnet in Canada. For more information about Scott, visit his website at www.ScottHargrove.com and keep up to date via Instagram & Twitter @Scott_Hargrove and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/scotthargrovemotorsports
Motorsport fans can check out Full Torque Gear’s online store at www.fulltorquegear.com which will launch in April, 2016. LIKE Full Torque Gear’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FullTorqueGear and follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @fulltorquegear for all the latest updates and announcements.
About Team Pelfrey Indy Lights: Pompano Beach, FL based Team Pelfrey is competing in Indy Lights for the first time in 2016 and is run by a group of racing veterans. Team Pelfrey is regarded as an ace Pro Mazda and USF2000 operation. Team Pelfrey’s expansion means it is the only team to have entries in all three categories of the Mazda Road To Indy this year.