Monday, June 28, 2010

Larry Dixon Stays #1 With Win in Norwalk, Ohio

If you have been following the bonspeed blog, you already know that Larry Dixon the two-time NHRA Top-Fuel Champion is one of the bonspeed boys. Before Larry became the driver of the Al-Anabi car he proudly wore the bonspeed logo on his helmet. Today, Larry continues winning and promoting bonspeed by wearing our watches and using bonspeed wheels.

Larry is far more than just a driver who wears our watches and uses our wheels. Larry is a good friend and we are so excited to see how well this season is going for him and the Al-Anabi team.

The win in Norwalk, Ohio at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals places him in the points lead with 176 pts above #2! Dixon is in the groove and we wish him the best in the coming races.


Be sure to cheer Dixon on as the season progresses we are looking forward to another top-fuel championship for our friend.

ABOVE: Larry Dixon signing autographs with teammate and funnycar driver Del Worsham.
Larry is looking stylish with his Bonneville/bonspeed "12.4.8" watch.

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Darrell Gwynn Foundation Charity Poker Event At John Force's

Wednesday Evening June 23, 2010 the bonspeed boys; Brad Fanshaw and Michael Anthony attended the Year One and Hot Rodders Children’s Charity Poker Tournament held at the John Force Racing Facility in Yorba Linda, California. The event started with John Force at the podium showing support of Darrell and the Foundation.

The evening had silent auctions, live auctions and a Poker Tournament with players paying $1000 each to play. All of the proceeds were to benefit the foundations that helps children get wheelchairs. The event was limited to 75 players who raised big money.


Children were the focus and with casino style games for fun the kids even got into the action.

The Force facility is amazing and the memorabilia on display gave us all plenty to enjoy in addition to great food.

Darrell Gwynn introduced everyone to Blake Hunt, Hunt broke a vertebra in his neck, which left him paralyzed. He is one of the lucky individuals who have benefited from Darrell's hard work and the generosity of people who attend these events.

Shown above are Darrell Gwynn, Bill Goldberg, Brad Fanshaw and Michael Anthony. Goldberg was instrumental in assisting the foundation's event.

bonspeed Wheels donated a set of wheels for the silent auction. We thank everyone who bid, our wheels had so much enthusiasm they needed to turn the bid sheet over!

Michael donated a bass guitar that he had used in the studio on his Chickenfoot album. The bidding was tremendous and raised $8000!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Detroit Speed Pro-Touring Wheels Announced by bonspeed


SHOWN ABOVE: The "bonspeed for DSE" DTM 5-Spoke in Smoke Titanium finish


bonspeed Wheels is proud to announce that a complete line of forged billet aluminum wheels have been designed and engineered with Detroit Speed, Inc. (DSE). The wheels are offered in two styles and branded "bonspeed for DSE" and have styling specifically for DSE. The wheels are developed to exceed the requirements of street/track pro-touring enthusiasts world wide and are available immediately. The wheels in this line are each machined from aerospace quality 6061-T6 forged billet aluminum. They are engineered and designed to reduce unsprung weight and fit the specific DSE applications or any custom fitment.

"bonspeed and DSE have a long relationship of partnering that dates to 2003 when we developed the award-winning Ford F-150 super truck. Our companies both strive to offer quality product and superior service so this collaboration is well suited." States Brad Fanshaw, President bonspeed Wheels. The bonspeed for DSE wheels have specific styling that will appeal to pro-touring enthusiasts with a racing inspired appearance. Both DSE and bonspeed wanted performance so attention to strength and weight have been a primary consideration.

Available immediately in Two Styles:

DTM Five Spoke
A classic five-spoke design never looked so fast and light. Although the spokes are narrow they are each enhanced with a wide reinforcement rib. They can be ordered polished with the machined rib in each window or in a variety of race-ready finishes. bonspeed for DSE wheels are at home on any street car or weekend racer. Available in 17", 18", 19" or 20" diameters and a selection of widths, this wheel features the flat cap and front mounted valve stem*. The wheels can also be ordered in a variety of exclusive Color Forged™ finishes.

LMP Mesh
No whimpy thin spoke wheel here, this mesh look offers a ready for action rectangular window and supporting truss type reinforcement. Standard in polish or one of several take no prisoners special coatings, it will provide any car with an attitude adjustment. Available in 17", 18", 19" or 20" diameters and a selection of widths features the flat cap and front mounted valve stem*. The wheels can also be ordered in a variety of exclusive Color Forged™ finishes.

* Note not all backspace applications are suitable to the front mount valve stems.

The bonspeed for DSE wheels are available direct from Detroit Speed, the exclusive distributor. You can contact Detroit Speed by calling 704.662.3272 or visiting them at one of the many automotive events. There you will find a complete display of bonspeed for DSE wheels and sales representatives that can answer fitment and technical questions. You can also visit DSE online at www.detroitspeed.com for show/event schedules and additional product information.

For additional information about bonspeed Wheels, call (714) 666-1999. You can learn more about bonspeed Wheels at: www.bonspeedWheels.com .

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Darrell Gwynn Foundation Charity Poker Event


Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 Year One and Hot Rodders Children's Charity are presenting a "Charity Poker Tournament to benefit The Darrell Gwynn Foundation. The event will be held at John Force's racing facility in Yorba Linda, CA.

The $1000 per player event will benefit Darrell's charity that donates wheel chairs to children who have suffered spinal cord injury. This event officially kicks off the weeks events for the first ever Costa Mesa, CA Barrett-Jackson auction events.

The charity event will also include a silent auction with many items available with all of the proceeds benefiting the foundation. Brad Fanshaw, President of bonspeed has donated a set of bonspeed Wheels and Michael Anthony has donated an autographed Yamaha bass guitar. Darrell Gywnn is a friend, who both Brad and Mike have known for many years and the bonspeed boys want to support his worthy foundation for kids.

The bonspeed boys will be attending, so watch for photos on the blog and if you can support the Darrell Gwynn foundation.

VISIT THE SITE: Darrell Gwynn Foundation

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Wednesday, June 02, 2010

bonspeed Introduces Hot Rod Power Tour Blog

Don't miss a minute of the action as the bonspeed boys take on the pounding pavement of the Hot Rod Power Tour 2010. Follow the blog and see what happens when we drive a 700+ h.p. Z06 Corvette and Supercharged Jeep SRT8 across the Central United States.

CLICK HERE: Visit the Power Tour Blog