Richard Childress Racing has entered into a partnership with Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd (d.b.a. Hitachi Power Tools) to become the preferred Power Tool Supplier of RCR. Hitachi Power Tools, based in Braselton, GA, is a premier manufacturer of professional grade power tools and accessories for residential, commercial construction, tradesmen and do-it-yourselfers. The partnership debuted during the recent Speedweeks activities at Daytona International Speedway.
“In an industry driven by performance, it’s important for RCR to align ourselves with companies and brands that are proven and can be integrated into our team’s success,” said Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of RCR. “This partnership with Hitachi Power Tools aligns with our race teams as we rely heavily on the use of durable and advanced power tools both at our race shop and at the race track, and we can showcase Hitachi’s extensive line of performance power tools.”
Hitachi is keenly focused on producing the most technologically advanced power tools on the market. Their commitment to technological excellence has resulted in making the Hitachi brand of power tools superior in the industry and a perfect fit for the demanding environment of NASCAR.
“This is a really powerful partnership for Hitachi Power Tools,” said Joe Leffler, Vice President Sales & Marketing for Hitachi Power Tools. “I am thrilled RCR has chosen to partner with Hitachi and it’s a tremendous honor to provide all the power tools for RCR’s race shops, the race track garages, and on pit road. RCR is built on performance, innovation and execution. Our Hitachi power tools will provide the RCR teams with all the technology, speed, precision, durability and power that is possible to execute their jobs successfully.”
