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Business
Study used in glider emissions reversal under review, school tells EPA
Tennessee Technological University, paid by Fitzgerald Glider Kits to perform a study measuring the exhaust emissions of glider kit trucks, has told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to disregard the study until the university can âassure its validity.â
February 22, 2018
Custom Rigs
Fitzgerald signs on as sponsor for NHRA drag racing team
The company will serve as primary sponsor on Alex Laughlinâs pro stock Camaro at the Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn., in June, and will be a secondary sponsor throughout the rest of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
February 1, 2018
Business
EPA officially proposes killing regs that threatened glider kit trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency will soon publish a rulemaking intended to exempt glider kit trucks from the sweeping Phase 2 emissions standards enacted by the Obama Administration in 2016, bringing relief to a segment of vehicle makers that said the emissions standards would kill their businesses.
November 10, 2017
Business
EPA plans to nix Obama-era emissions standards for glider kit trucks
The EPA has formally proposed to repeal the Obama-era emissions regulations placed on glider kit tractors, which have yet to take effect but are scheduled to begin being phased in next year.
October 24, 2017
Business
Gliders losing altitude: Emissions regs crack down on pre-2010 engines, crimping a hot market
Federal regulations taking effect Dec. 27 restrict the glider market by allowing much smaller sales after 2017. The expansive emissions standards finalized effectively close the loophole that allowed glider kit sales to flourish. That leaves glider kit makers scrambling to alter their operations or shuttering their glider business altogether.
December 14, 2016
Business
Despite changing emissions regs, âGliders are here to stay,â says Fitzgerald rep
âWeâre confident weâll be able to test our products and meet the new standards,â says Fitzgeraldâs Stu McLaughin of the looming Phase 2 emissions standards set by the EPA and the DOT. Fitzgerald has already started research work to set its benchmark to begin working toward compliance with the new regs, he says.
September 8, 2016
Custom Rigs
Fitzgerald Gliders to sponsor Team Penske NASCAR Mustang, Bristol-held Xfinity series race
Fitzgerald Glider Kits announced March 17 it will sponsor the No. 22 Ford Mustang in NASCARâs Xfinity Cup series for four races this season. It also announced it will be the titles sponsor of the Bristol Motor Speedway Xfinity series race, now set to be called the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300.
March 17, 2016
Pride & Polish
More from Fitzgerald Pride & Polish show: Beauty shots of top 4 rigs, full winners list
Beauty shots of the Best of Show winners from the Fitzgerald Pride & Polish show this weekend, along with a full list of winners from the showâs various categories.
July 23, 2015
Business
ATD: Bill that would exempt gliders from emissions regs likely wonât pass
Debate over the Confederate flag had a bill that would have exempted glider kits from upcoming emissions regs pulled from the House floor.
July 17, 2015
Pride & Polish
Fitzgerald Glider Kits hosts Overdriveâs Pride & Polish stop this week in Tennessee
Some of the countryâs top show trucks will be on display at the Fitzgerald Truck Show this week in Crossville, Tenn., where theyâll compete for the final available slots in the field of Overdriveâs Pride & Polish National Championship finalists.
July 13, 2015
Pride & Polish
Fitzgerald Pride & Polish: Truck beauty shots and full winners list
Beaty shots of the Fitzgerald Truck Show Pride & Polishâs four Best of Show winners, along with a full winners list from the show.
July 21, 2014
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