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DETROIT, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Axle &
Manufacturing (AAM) Holdings, Inc., which is traded as AXL on the NYSE,
today announced an expansion of its efforts to utilize off-road racing as a
research and development testing tool. Starting this fall, AAM will be
supplying parts to legendary racer, Rod Hall, and Team Hummer in their
quest to reach victory lane in the SCORE-International Off-Road Racing
Series and the 40th annual Baja 1000.
AAM gathers data from three key race series:
-- SCORE and its Desert Racing Series with Team Hummer
-- Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) in Pro-4 class pickups
-- World Series of Off-Road Racing (WSORR) in Pro-4 class pickups
AAM uses off-road race testing to improve its original equipment (OE),
aftermarket and prototype parts focusing on dynamics and vehicle handling
engineering. The race series allow AAM to gather valuable non-traditional
product research data in harsh environments and track configurations.
AAM and Team Hummer: A Winning Team
For Team Hummer's H2 driven by Josh Hall, AAM supplies 4.10
PowerDense(TM) gear sets in front 9.25-inch open and TracRite(R) GT helical
axle differentials. The rear features an AAM 9.5-inch axle with 4.10
PowerDense(TM) gear set. The TracRite(R) GT features a torque sensitive
design that instantaneously biases torque before differentiation begins. It
can be used with or without a feature that pre-loads the gears. TracRite(R)
axle differentials are designed to improve performance and handling
characteristics in virtually any driving condition.
AAM also produces the front and rear axle assemblies of the production
version of the H2. The entire driveline is designed for maximum off-road
performance with enhanced traction, stability, handling, durability and NVH
characteristics. The production H2 has an AAM PowerLite(R) independent
aluminum front axle and five-link rear suspension drive axle utilizing
PowerDense(TM) gear sets.
AAM gear sets are hobbed rather than face-milled to create more surface
area and equal tooth depth. The gear teeth are generated simultaneously
with uniform tooth spacing. The H2 also features AAM front and rear
driveshafts.
For Team Hummer's H3 driven by Rod Hall, AAM supplies its 7.6-inch
front axle with a 4.56 PowerDense(TM) gear set. Like the H2, the production
H3 features a PowerLite(R) front independent aluminum front axle that is
also in the Chevrolet Colorado and the GMC Canyon. The H3 also features an
AAM cast iron rear axle and front and rear driveshafts.
CORR and WSORR Pro-4 Racing: Right on Track
AAM's 9.25-inch front open axle differential and 9.25-inch TracRite(R)
GT helical axle differential are used by several race teams in the
Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) and World Series of Off-Road Racing
(WSORR) series. These differentials, modified versions of OE differentials
that are featured on the popular GMC Sierra HD and Chevrolet 2500/3500 HD
trucks, are housed in AAM's PowerLite(R) aluminum axle case housing.
About AAM Aftermarket
AAM Aftermarket sets the industry benchmark in providing its customers
with OE axle and driveshaft parts for sport utility vehicles and light duty
trucks. It provides high quality, reliability, durability and performance
in every aftermarket part it sells. It offers complete program and product
management, a dedicated distribution center, world-class order fulfillment,
extensive distributor network and a knowledgeable staff providing
technical, product and sales support.
For more information on AAM Aftermarket products and services, visit
the Internet at http://www.aam.com or call 1-800-299-AXLE.
About AAM
AAM is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, design and
validation of driveline and drivetrain systems and related components and
modules, chassis systems and metal-formed products for light trucks, sport
utility vehicles and passenger cars. In addition to locations in the United
States (Indiana, Michigan, New York and Ohio), AAM also has offices or
facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico,
Poland, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
Certain statements contained in this press release which are not
historical facts contain forward-looking information with respect to the
Company's plans, projections or future performance, the occurrence of which
involves risk and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual
results or plans to differ materially from those expected by the company
which include risk factors described in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information...
Renee B. Rogers
Manager, Communications & Media Relations
(313) 758-4882
Renee.Rogers@aam.com
Or visit the AAM website at http://www.aam.com
SOURCE American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Renee B. Rogers, Manager, Communications &
Media Relations, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.,
+1-313-758-4882, Renee.Rogers@aam.com
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