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We've been having a lot of unexpected fun these days. One of these surprises happened just this last week when we got a call asking us to bring our BRE Tribute Z to Cars 'n Coffee as Sung Kang (the actor "Han" in the Fast 'n Furious movies) would be coming and he loves Zs. It was an eye opening experience, which we share below.
We're still working on getting more of those impressive 1:18 scale #46 models in here. Latest status is an estimated arrival late July. Mostly however we've been doing a lot to take the Aerovault trailer business to the next level. This has included increasing the efficiency of production, hiring not only additional fabricators but also office staff and the most visible work is a new website, new Aerovault facebook page AND new Aerovault videos on our YouTube channel. It's too bad Datsuns are such great street rides and most don't require a trailer! But if you do, or even if you don't, you need to take a look at the new Aerovault website.
You'll also notice a new look to our newsletters. They are now in a format which is mobile device friendly. Over time more and more of you are viewing our newsletters on your mobile devices. When the % of opens on a mobile device exceeded 65% of opens we decided to make the switch.
Next on our travel schedule is the Art of the Concours show in Kansas City the last weekend of June but of course the highlight for Datsun fans will be the Lime Rock Historic Festival Labor Day weekend in September where we will join John Morton for a full weekend of fun.
Foremost on our minds right now however is Father's Day. We list below some items we think are great gifts, in all price ranges. Between now and Father's Day on June 19th Peter Brock will autograph and personalize any item you want at no charge. Details are below on how to place your order for this.
Let us know how we can make your Father's Day gifts special,
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Aerovault Speeds Into the 21st Century
There aren't many times when Brock has been shown something and he had no ideas for change but that's what happened when Gayle showed him one of the final drafts of the new Aerovault website. He was impressed.
The photos are amazing from components to construction to accessories. We share the history of how the Aerovault trailer came to be. The section Brock likes best is the Gallery which has photos Aerovault owners have shared with us, their stories and even videos! Yes, we have people send us videos of them towing their Aerovaults.
One professional transporter was so impressed how the Aerovault he was towing didn't even twitch while passing 18 wheelers he decided to do a yarn test! He got some yarn and tape and placed yarn tufts on the passing side of the Aerovault, strapped a GoPro to the back of his truck pointed at the Aerovault and went looking for big trucks to pass. He got "into it" so much he actually made three videos with different tests. From the yarn test, to the changing lane test (in a construction area where the lanes were different levels from each other) to a video where he drives the course for the Silver State Challenge at speed. They are really fun to watch.
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From Now thru Father's Day (June 19)
Get your items autographed and personalized for FREE!
We aren't announcing this offer broadly, only to our newsletter recipients (and anyone you forward this newsletter to or tell). Just place your order on our website and DON'T select the autograph option that may be listed on the product. Once you place your order you'll receive an e-mail confirmation. REPLY to that e-mail telling us how you'd like your item(s) signed. Or feel free to call 702-558-3374 to place your order on the phone.
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Super special is the Stainless Steel Carrot book written about the BRE team, autographed by 9 original BRE team members $196.00
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Or get the Stainless Steel Carrot on its own for an inexpensive $46.00
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While they last, capture BRE's 50th Anniversary with this anniversary T-Shirt starting at $24.95
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We love these classy BRE 240Z Legend T-Shirts but we won't be making more so give this gift before it's also history - starting at $24.95
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It's no accident this is BRE's most popular t-shirt as it covers the 3 BRE Datsun Champions - starting at $22.95 (did we mention Brock will also autograph shirts?)
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This is actually Peter Brock's favorite shirt. This BRE history T-Shirt is its own trivia game of tracks, drivers, cars, etc - starting at $24.95
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240Z 40th Anniversary Hat $19.95
Other cool hats we have are the BRE 510 Trans-Am Championship hat and the BRE logo'd hat. Get them autographed for free.
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Basic Man Cave Supplies must include these BRE pilsner glasses at $11.95 (sets available)
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This was the first poster Brock created for BRE. Celebrate the 1969 BRE Roadster Championship for $24.95 (reminder, get it autographed and personalized for free)
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This is one of the highest quality posters we have, printed photographically on heavy photo paper. Numbered 1971 Championship 240Z Poster for $49.00
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It's quite amazing to think the 240Zs swept the National Championship Podium in its first year. This poster is a colorful way to celebrate for $24.95
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Another great poster to have autographed, celebrating the BRE 510s in Trans-Am for $24.95
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Our most popular shirt is also our most popular poster: The BRE 3 Champions Poster for $19.99
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Lime Rock Historic Festival
September 2-5 we join good friends
We're often asked: "When are you coming to the Northeast?" Well we're coming! And what fun it will be at the Historic Festival (this is its 34th year) at Lime Rock Park over Labor Day Weekend.
The weekend starts Friday September 2nd with an autograph session with my dear friend and BRE Championship driver John Morton. That night is an evening dinner Gala. Saturday is on-track racing and another autograph session with John. Sunday is the Concours on the main straight of the track, a beautiful setting. Monday is more racing and more signing. It's going to be a great weekend. Check out the details here
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A True Z Fan
Sung Kang impressed us with his Z passion
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Click to view other photos of Sung Kang and his Z at Cars 'n Coffee
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Click here to see a video of Sung Kang's 240Z at Cars 'n Coffee in Las Vegas
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In our work we meet a lot of stars, personalities and let's face it, a lot of people with a lot of dough. None of those factors seem to affect how nice or knowledgeable a person is however, so we didn't know what to expect when asked to bring our Z to Cars 'n Coffee in Las Vegas so actor Sung Kang could see it.
Sung Kang, an actor we'd never heard of (we've never watched a Fast 'n Furious movie) but were told by explanation that he had something like 14 million twitter followers. Hmmm... is that something we should consider good or bad? Probably the quickest way to share "who" we found with Sung Kang is that he loves Zs but he also, and more importantly, loves and admires Mr. K.
Mr. K is Kang's hero and that pretty much tells us what kind of person he is. Respectful, humble, an admirer of good people and cars. He said that when he saw Mr. K's personal 240Z for the first time his knees went weak. It has given him an appreciation and understanding of the fans that approach him with such admiration so he tries to be the best role model he can be for young people. It was a pleasure meeting Sung and we hope to see him somewhere again soon.
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In Closing
In-between KC and Lime Rock we will also be at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca the weekend of August 18th. For those that can't make it to the Midwest event or the East Coast event, maybe we'll see you on the West Coast?
We look forward to seeing which items you get for Father's Day at our BRE website here and how you want them personalized and signed.
Have a safe and glorious summer!
Peter & Gayle Brock
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