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.

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/.

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.

http://www.modified.com/tech/modp-1002-february-2010-mod-gear/speed-circuit.html

NOW AVAILABLE // Petrol Daytona

Handcrafted in Japan, the Daytona re-interprets an iconic American look in rich zyl acetate. It is available in dark tortoise with bronze polarized Repelium lenses, or gloss black with grey polarized Repelium lenses.

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Bertil Roos Racing School Selects Petrol Eyewear

Petrol Eyewear today announced that it will supply its polarized driving eyewear to every instructor at the prestigious Bertil Roos Racing School for the 2010 season.

“Petrol offers terrific lens quality in stylish, yet understated, frame designs,” said Dennis Macchio, owner and president of Bertil Roos Racing. “This is purpose-built driving eyewear that doesn’t require you to sacrifice form for function.”

Bertil Roos instructors will be wearing several Petrol styles, including the Intake and Manifold—both featuring Petrol’s state-of-the-art Polarized Repelium® lens. The Repelium coating provides a high level of scratch resistance, moisture and dust repellence, and an anti-reflective layer that eliminates eye strain-inducing reflections inside the lens.

“Bertil Roos has been long recognized as one of the best racing instruction schools in the nation, and we’re proud to supply our sunglasses to the team helping shape a future generation of racing champions and everyday motorists focused on improving their driving skills,” said Terence Scheckter, founder and CEO of Petrol Eyewear.

A pioneer in the industry, the Bertil Roos Racing School has been training students in the art of motor racing for over a quarter of a century. Graduates of Bertil Roos can be found at every level of racing, from the hobbyist up to the top levels of professional motorsport. Founded by 1970's Swedish Formula 1 driver Bertil Roos, the Bertil Roos Racing School is one of only a few schools to be awarded full licensing accreditation status for the Regional and National Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Competition licenses. Bertil Roos' staff of experienced racing instructors has developed a multitude of programs that challenge drivers at all experience levels. Instruction is offered at three world-class racing venues: Pocono International Raceway, Virginia International Raceway, and New Jersey Motorsports Park.

Kilometer Magazine Holiday Gift Guide

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"The sunglass business is a competitive one, and a newcomer to the game promises to make things even more so. Petrol Eyewear is produced in Europe, and as the name implies, the focus of the product (no pun intended) is driving glasses. Nineteen different models, with names like Apex and Manifold, cover the spectrum of styles from plastic frames to metal aviators. Most models feature polarized lenses, and several models are available with Petrol’s VisoChromatic light-transitioning lenses. Ranging from $120 to $180, the entire lineup is priced about the same as a decent set of Ray-Bans."

New Petrol Styles Unveiled at SEMA 2009

Petrol Eyewear previewed its 2010 women's collection and several new men's styles at the 2009 SEMA Show—the auto industry's premier showcase for aftermarket technology and car enthusiast accessories. Stay tuned for more information on these hot new styles, available March 2010 ...

Angelelli and Team SunTrust Vying for Championship

The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series will decide its 2009 championship Saturday afternoon at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Max Angelelli, co-driver of the No. 10 SunTrust Ford Dallara, is currently in second place, with eight points separating him and co-driver Brian Frisselle from the title ...
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=348365&FS=GRANDAM*

Briscoe to Race for Series Title

Only eight points separate Dixon, Franchitti and Ryan Briscoe for the IndyCar Series championship heading into Saturday’s season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It’s the closest three-man title race in series history ...
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/1496383.html

Briscoe Wins in Chicago

Ryan Briscoe edged Scott Dixon on the final lap to win the IndyCar Series race at Chicagoland Speedway by .0077sec.

Briscoe's third victory of the season gave him a 25-point lead atop the standings over Scotland's Dario Franchitti, with Dixon 33 points adrift with two races remaining.