Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Pippa Mann Secures Fifth in Firestone IndyLights Championship
Pippa Mann has scored her fourth consecutive top five finish, in the season finale of the 2010 Firestone Indy Lights championship - at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The result sees the young Brit secure a credible fifth place in the driver’s championship, cementing an impressive comeback for Mann in what has been a tough year.
Speaking about the race, Mann said: “We had a little too much aero which cost us straight line speed, and that compromised our performance this afternoon. But today was about the bigger picture, and our main goal was to do enough to get fifth in the championship – and we’ve achieved that. In light of some of the issues we’ve had, it’s a fairly amazing comeback story, and definitely a story I’m happy to end 2010 with.”
For more, visit: www.pippamann.com.
Speaking about the race, Mann said: “We had a little too much aero which cost us straight line speed, and that compromised our performance this afternoon. But today was about the bigger picture, and our main goal was to do enough to get fifth in the championship – and we’ve achieved that. In light of some of the issues we’ve had, it’s a fairly amazing comeback story, and definitely a story I’m happy to end 2010 with.”
For more, visit: www.pippamann.com.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Petrol Eyewear Expands Collection
Petrol Eyewear is introducing several new driving sunglass styles this month that will comprise the core of its 2011 collection—styles that continue to blend cutting-edge lens technology within refined, classic frame shapes for men and women.
New to the Petrol lineup are:
Big Easy: A striking wrap-frame sculpted from a 6mm sheet of acetate and hand-polished to a lustrous finish. Available in gloss black or dark tortoise, the Big Easy is the company’s first frame to feature a glass polarized Petrol Repelium® lens. While not suited for all sporting activities, polarized glass is sought after by sunglass enthusiasts wanting the highest possible visual acuity behind the wheel. For those desiring a more multi-use sunglass, the Big Easy is also available in a non-polarized CR39 lens version—an ophthalmic grade polymer produced in the same road-enhancing tints and finished with same Repelium coating as the glass lens version. ($180 glass polarized / $120 non-polarized)
Supernova: An oversized, classic navigator shape in a half-rim design. The rimless bottom provides an unimpeded view of your vehicle’s gauges while the polarized Repelium lenses combat road glare and enhance depth perception. Finished with flexible spring hinges and adjustable acetate temple tips, the Supernova provides all-day comfort in an attractive shape suitable for men with wider faces. ($150)
Gulfstream and Gulfstream 2: Arguably the hottest look of the summer, the versatile and iconic aviator sunglass shows no signs of waning in 2011. Yet few manufacturers infuse this classic shape with a lens technology that rivals Petrol’s. In the redesigned Gulfstream—Petrol’s top-selling aviator style—the company offers its new polarized gradient Repelium
lens for a high-fashion look with a serious technological underpinning. It’s one of the few sunglasses on the market that offers gradient lens fans the benefits of polarization, and the only one that offers Repelium coating. For those seeking a larger aviator frame, Petrol has released the Gulfstream 2, an alloy and acetate stunner with a 62mm lens and an overall frame width of 146mm. ($150)
Verve: Another Petrol favorite redesigned, the Verve combines a heavier-gauge rimwire front with wider acetate temples for a distinct and luxurious look. It’s larger than in previous years, and features Repelium lenses in both polarized and polarized gradient variations. ($150)
Manhattan: A low-profile metal wrap frame that cleverly uses a widened acetate temple tip to provide front-to-back balance and comfortable wear. Available in polished gunmetal with grey lens or matte bronze with amber lens. ($150 polarized / $120 non-polarized)
Petrol Eyewear is the sunglass of choice for IZOD IndyCar Series stars Ryan Briscoe and Mike Conway; Firestone IndyLights Series racers Pippa Mann and Gustavo Yacaman, GRAND-AM Rolex Series veterans Max Angelelli and Wayne Taylor, and scores of motoring and racing enthusiasts who’ve discovered the Petrol difference.
New to the Petrol lineup are:
Big Easy: A striking wrap-frame sculpted from a 6mm sheet of acetate and hand-polished to a lustrous finish. Available in gloss black or dark tortoise, the Big Easy is the company’s first frame to feature a glass polarized Petrol Repelium® lens. While not suited for all sporting activities, polarized glass is sought after by sunglass enthusiasts wanting the highest possible visual acuity behind the wheel. For those desiring a more multi-use sunglass, the Big Easy is also available in a non-polarized CR39 lens version—an ophthalmic grade polymer produced in the same road-enhancing tints and finished with same Repelium coating as the glass lens version. ($180 glass polarized / $120 non-polarized)
Supernova: An oversized, classic navigator shape in a half-rim design. The rimless bottom provides an unimpeded view of your vehicle’s gauges while the polarized Repelium lenses combat road glare and enhance depth perception. Finished with flexible spring hinges and adjustable acetate temple tips, the Supernova provides all-day comfort in an attractive shape suitable for men with wider faces. ($150)
Gulfstream and Gulfstream 2: Arguably the hottest look of the summer, the versatile and iconic aviator sunglass shows no signs of waning in 2011. Yet few manufacturers infuse this classic shape with a lens technology that rivals Petrol’s. In the redesigned Gulfstream—Petrol’s top-selling aviator style—the company offers its new polarized gradient Repelium
lens for a high-fashion look with a serious technological underpinning. It’s one of the few sunglasses on the market that offers gradient lens fans the benefits of polarization, and the only one that offers Repelium coating. For those seeking a larger aviator frame, Petrol has released the Gulfstream 2, an alloy and acetate stunner with a 62mm lens and an overall frame width of 146mm. ($150)
Verve: Another Petrol favorite redesigned, the Verve combines a heavier-gauge rimwire front with wider acetate temples for a distinct and luxurious look. It’s larger than in previous years, and features Repelium lenses in both polarized and polarized gradient variations. ($150)
Manhattan: A low-profile metal wrap frame that cleverly uses a widened acetate temple tip to provide front-to-back balance and comfortable wear. Available in polished gunmetal with grey lens or matte bronze with amber lens. ($150 polarized / $120 non-polarized)
Petrol Eyewear is the sunglass of choice for IZOD IndyCar Series stars Ryan Briscoe and Mike Conway; Firestone IndyLights Series racers Pippa Mann and Gustavo Yacaman, GRAND-AM Rolex Series veterans Max Angelelli and Wayne Taylor, and scores of motoring and racing enthusiasts who’ve discovered the Petrol difference.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Pippa Mann Wins Kentucky 100
Pippa Mann dominated the Kentucky 100 to take her maiden victory in the Firestone Indy Lights Series.After winning the pole on Friday, Mann led from the green flag at Kentucky Speedway on Saturday, and took a superb victory in the Drive Smart Buckle Up Kentucky 100.
The result puts Mann in seventh position in the 2010 Firestone Indy Lights championship standings. The series now heads to Florida where the final race of the season will play out at Homestead-Miami Speedway on 2 October.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Danny Bopp Partners with Petrol
NASCAR (Whelen All-American Series) Driver Danny Bopp has joined the ranks of IndyCar's Ryan Briscoe and Mike Conway, Indy Lights racers Pippa Mann and Gustavo Yacaman, and Rolex Grand-Am Series stars Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor as professional drivers now wearing Petrol Eyewear.With 13 years of professional racing experience, Danny has proven himself to be a tough but fair competitor on numerous tracks. He has driven in ARCA RE/MAX Series with an eye toward racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and eventually the premier NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Off the track, Danny is an accomplished model and actor, and is involved in several philanthropic activities in Los Angeles and New York.
photo: Danny wears the Petrol Santiago polarized driving sunglass in gold with bronze lens. Buy it here
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Strong Comeback for Pippa Mann
(from http://www.pippamann.com/)Pippa Mann finished the Carneros 100 from Infineon Raceway in a credible fifth place – her career best Firestone Indy Lights finish since joining the series in 2009. The result marks a sensational comeback for the young Brit, after she was forced to sit out of the previous round at Mid-Ohio following surgery to her broken hand.
Mann will be back in action next weekend, when the Firestone Indy Lights Series returns to oval racing as it heads to Chicagoland Speedway in Illinois.
photo: Pippa wears the Petrol Barcelona polarized driving sunglass in brown with bronze lens. Buy it here
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Eurotuner - July 2010
In it's montly round-up of essential gear for European Car enthusiasts, Eurotuner magazine profiled the hottest sunglass of the summer—the Ryan Briscoe Edition Petrol Monaco.
Buy it here
Monday, June 28, 2010
Petrol Big Easy -- Antenna Magazine Summer 2010
Antenna Magazine, the definitive guide to what's hot in men's gear and apparel, recently featured Petrol's Big Easy (http://www.petroleyewear.com/p-54-big-easy.aspx) in its Summer 2010 sunglass lineup. Available now in non-polarized and soon in polarized glass, the Big Easy is a stunning acetate frame that looks amazing on guys or girls. Get yours today at www.petroleyewear.com.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Briscoe takes victory at Firestone 550
(from the Fort-Worth Star Telegram)
Ryan Briscoe's first victory of the season was a sweet one, as he took the checkered flag at the Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway. Briscoe, who entered the race as the pole-sitter, won his sixth career IndyCar Series event.
For Briscoe, where he's started the Firestone 550 these past three years has also been where he's finished. He started/finished third in 2008 and second in 2009.
Ryan Briscoe's first victory of the season was a sweet one, as he took the checkered flag at the Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway. Briscoe, who entered the race as the pole-sitter, won his sixth career IndyCar Series event.
For Briscoe, where he's started the Firestone 550 these past three years has also been where he's finished. He started/finished third in 2008 and second in 2009.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Now Available: Ryan Briscoe Signature Edition Petrol Monaco
Petrol Eyewear today unveiled the latest generation of its best-selling sunglass, the Monaco, customized to the specifications of IZOD IndyCar Series star Ryan Briscoe.
Now available at http://www.petroleyewear.com/ and authorized retailers, the Ryan Briscoe Signature Edition Monaco features a translucent ‘smoke’ grey frame comprised of impact-resistant TR-90 Grilamid, Petrol logo icons in Briscoe ‘racing red,’ and Ryan’s signature on the inside temple. The deeply-wrapped, 9-base frame utilizes a grey polarized Petrol Repelium® lens for best-in-class protection from harmful ultraviolet light and dangerous road glare—along with the clarity, scratch-resistance, anti-fogging, anti-smudging and moisture-repelling properties Petrol wearers have come to expect.
“It’s been a great experience working with the team at Petrol, and I think this product is just terrific,” said Briscoe. “The lens clarity and frame fit are amazing, and whether at the track or out on the water, the polarized Repelium lenses are a must.”
A former karting star in his native Australia, Briscoe honed his talents on European Formula 3 and Formula 1 circuits before taking on Grand-Am series racing and later IndyCar. 2009 was a breakout year for Briscoe in American open-wheel racing, as he contended for the IndyCar title all season, collecting three wins and an astonishing eight runner-up finishes.
“Ryan is a fantastic ambassador for our brand, and we are truly pleased to be working with him,” said Terence Scheckter, chief executive at Petrol Eyewear. “He’s one of the most exciting drivers in auto racing today, and has a true appreciation of the level of quality that we strive for at Petrol.”
The Briscoe Edition Petrol Monaco is made in Italy and retails for $150 USD. Each pair comes complete with microfiber cleaning cloth/storage pouch, hard case and gift box. For more information or to purchase, visit petroleyewear.com.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Bryan Fuller Partners With Petrol Eyewear
ATLANTA, GA (February 24, 2010) - Bryan Fuller, the award- winning hot rod and motorcycle builder and owner of Fuller Hot Rods, has reached an endorsement agreement with polarized driving sunglass manufacturer Petrol Eyewear. A prodigy and staple within the motorcycle and hot rod communities, Fuller recognizes the importance of high quality and durable eyewear, especially when performance is crucial.Developed by automotive enthusiasts and endorsed by an array of professional race car drivers, Petrol Eyewear is concerned about more than just looking good. Petrol offers superior driving optics designed to increase depth perception, sharpen vision, reduce eye fatigue and protect the wearer from harmful UV and high-intensity light. Petrol’s passion is driving and within their collection consumers will find styles suitable for any pursuit where a high quality polarized lens is essential. A subsidiary of leading alloy wheel manufacturer TSW, Petrol offers racing-inspired designs born of a rich motoring heritage.
Born of the same rich automotive tradition, Fuller has had grease pumping through his veins for as long as he can remember. Bryan’s passion for building, repairing and restoring vehicles began at a young age and has lead to success of a variety of levels for Fuller. Fuller Hot Rods has been building innovative and award-winning machines for over five years. His natural ingenuity and love for speed has set him apart from other builders and has resulted in an onslaught of interest within the automotive and motorcycle industries. He is currently the co-host of the oldest “how-to” car show on SPEED, “Two Guys Garage” and has been featured as one of the leading builders on the popular TLC program, “Overhaulin”.
In addition to Fuller’s partnership with Petrol Eyewear, he is also currently in the process of officially launching a new line of clothing in conjunction with Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel.
“I’m thrilled to be working with Petrol,” explains Fuller. “Their products are extremely high-quality and durable. I wouldn’t associate myself with anything less.”
Check out Petrol’s website at http://www.petroleyewear.com/ to browse their impressive line of products. To learn more about Fuller, visit http://www.fullerhotrods.com/.
Friday, February 5, 2010
February 2010 Mod Gear
Petrol Eyewear Polarized Driving Sunglasses
Help eliminate glare from your life with these new polarized driving sunglasses from Petrol Eyewear. The Valencia and Engineer models feature six durable, prescription-friendly frames, and unlike other polarized lenses that react only to UV light, Petrol's VisoChromatic lenses react to both UV and visible light, allowing them to partially darken behind auto glass to increase visibility while driving.
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