News & Updates

Champion Power Equipment is a proud sponsor of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Grant Enfinger and his #98 Toyota Tundra by Thor Sport Racing. We had the chance to follow Grant around Ohio’s Eldora Speedway as he met race fans, talked about Champion Generators, and handed out some autographs and free merchandise.

Gary Sullivan’s “Project of the Week” for March 25, 2017 Champion Home Standby (and Portable) Generators.

Champion’s totally automatic solution provides security, convenience, health and safety – all things that every homeowner holds dear. Don’t put these things at risk during a power outage. Millions of individuals suffer from the effects of a power outage annually. No electricity means no lights, no heat or air conditioning, no internet, no refrigeration, etc. A power outage lasting only a few days can also cost the average family thousands in repairs. If power goes out, a Champion home standby generator can keep the lights on, run heat and air conditioning, keep security systems operating, power major appliances, keep the home business operating, power a sump pump, protect against frozen pipes, give you peace of mind while you’re away, and much more. No more searching for flashlights, no extension cords, no refueling in the dark. If utility power is interrupted, the home standby generator will automatically detect the outage. In a matter of seconds it will start and deliver continuous, reliable power to your home – ensuring the things you need stay on. When the utility power is restored to your home, the generator will automatically return to standby mode.

Find out more about Champion Home Standby Generators →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 2017
Santa Fe Springs, CA

GRANT ENFINGER SIGNS WITH THORSPORT RACING IN 2017

Will pilot the No. 98 Toyota Tundra

Sandusky, Ohio (January 31, 2017) – ThorSport Racing announced today that Grant Enfinger, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Champion, will pilot the No. 98 Toyota Tundra in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) in 2017 for the Sandusky, Ohio-based team. Enfinger, a 32-year-old Fairhope, AL native, who captured his first series win at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in 2016, will compete full-time in the series in 2017, contending for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors and the series championship title.

“I’m extremely grateful to ThorSport Racing and Toyota for the opportunity to drive full time in the NASCAR Camping World truck series,” said Grant Enfinger. “This is a dream come true, and I’m blessed to be able to share this season with some great people. I’m proud to be continuing the partnership with Champion Power Equipment, along with starting new ones with Jive Communications, RIDE TV, and Curb Records. I’m very impressed with the people, equipment, and facility that Duke and Rhonda Thorson have assembled, and I can’t wait to get to Daytona in a few weeks.”

Enfinger, who has a marketing degree from the University of South Alabama School of Business, has experienced success at all levels of the sport. Making his start in Go Karts at the age of 11, the Alabama native, who celebrated his 32nd birthday earlier this month, progressed from Legends to Super Late Models and then to the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. In 2015, Enfinger amassed six wins, including three poles, 13 top-five and 16 top-10 finishes en route to the 2015 ARCA Racing Series Championship title.

In 2016, Enfinger made eight starts in the NCWTS, earning his career first Keystone Light Pole Award in the season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, and later went on to earn his career first series win at Talladega Superspeedway. In 14 combined series starts Enfinger has earned one pole, and led 50 laps en route to one win, two top-five and five-top-10 finishes. 2017 will mark his first full-time season in the series.

Enfinger’s’ 2017 campaign will be led by crew chief Jeff Hensley. Hensley, who returns to ThorSport Racing in 2017, spent two seasons with the Sandusky, Ohio based team calling the shots for Johnny Sauter in 2014, and Cameron Hayley in 2015. The Ridgeway, Va. native has 13 wins to his credit since 2004, including a win with Sauter in 2014 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Entering his 14th season atop the box in the NCWTS, Hensley will make his debut with Enfinger in the season-opener at Daytona in February.

Enfinger will continue his partnership with Champion Power Equipment, the market leader in power generation equipment, in 2017, as one of three primary sponsor’s of the No. 98 Toyota Tundra. Additionally, the NCWTS Rookie of the Year contender welcomes Ride Television Network, Inc. (RIDE TV), a 24-hour, high-definition, television network dedicated to providing quality entertainment to equestrian and agriculture enthusiasts, Jive Communications, an industry leader for business communications worldwide, and Curb Records, one of the worlds leading independent music companies.

Enfinger, who has two wins in the ARCA Racing Series at Daytona, will make his third career NCWTS start at the 2.5-mile superspeedway in the season-opening NextEra Energy Resources 250 on Friday, Feb. 24. All the action will be televised live on FOX Sports 1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR channel 90 at 7:30pm ET.

For more information on Grant Enfinger visit: www.GrantEnfinger.com or follow him on Twitter @GrantEnfinger or on Facebook at Facebook.com/GrantEnfinger.

About Ride Television Network, Inc.

Ride Television Network, Inc. is a privately held corporation based in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was formed in 2011 for the purpose of launching a 24-hour, high definition, television network. RIDE TV launched on October 1, 2014 in the United States and is now available internationally. The network features high-quality television programming showcasing both English and Western disciplines and lifestyles and includes live events, reality shows, talk shows, children’s programming, documentaries and more. For more information about RIDE TV, please visit www.ridetv.com.

About Champion Power Equipment:

Since 2003 Champion Power Equipment has earned a reputation for designing and producing the market’s finest power equipment. From our original headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California Champion has expanded its North American footprint to include facilities in Jackson Tennessee, Milwaukee Wisconsin and Toronto Canada. Today Champion’s product line has expanded to include portable generators, home standby generators, inverter generators, engines, winches and log splitters. With over 2.5 million generators sold in North America, Champion is a market leader in the power equipment field. For more information visit: ChampionPowerEquipment.com.

About Jive Communications:

Jive Communications, Inc. provides enterprise-grade Hosted VoIP and Unified Communications to businesses and institutions across the globe. Jive’s hosted services include Jive Voice (Hosted PBX), Jive Contact Center, and Jive Video, which all run on Jive Cloud, a distributed platform built on open industry standards. Jive has been purpose-built to deliver the most reliable, powerful and economical hosted communication services available to the enterprise and public sector markets. Learn more at jive.com/products.

About Curb Records:

Celebrating over 50 years in the entertainment business, Curb Records is one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Owned and operated under The Curb Group by Mike Curb since 1962, Curb Records has achieved 433 number one records, over 1,500 hundred Top Ten records and charted over 4,500 total records. Today’s roster includes some of the top names in Country, Christian and Pop/Rock music. Curb Records has produced over 100 Billboard awards and achievements and was recently honored as the 2015 Mediabase Gold Label of The Year. For more information visit: Curb.com.

About ThorSport Racing:

ThorSport Racing, based in Sandusky, Ohio, is the longest-tenured NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team. ThorSport Racing, which has competed in the NCWTS since 1996, will run the No. 88 Menards Toyota Tundra driven by two-time NCWTS drivers’ champion Matt Crafton, the No. 13 JEGS/RIDE TV Toyota Tundra driven by Cody Coughlin, the No. 27 Safelite AutoGlass® Toyota Tundra driven by Ben Rhodes, and the No. 98 Toyota Tundra driven by Grant Enfinger. For more information visit www.ThorSport.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3, 2017
Santa Fe Springs, CA

Champion Power Equipment Extends warranty on Portable Generators and Inverters to 3 Years

Champion Power Equipment, known for leading the power equipment industry with first-class customer service, is proud to announce a warranty extension from 2 to 3 years on portable generators and inverters. This 3 year warranty includes parts and labor and will come standard on portable generators and inverters. As always, every Champion Power Equipment product remains backed by a legendary commitment to free customer support for the life of the product. Champion believes that customer peace of mind should come standard.

About Champion Power Equipment
Champion Power Equipment is a market leader in power generation equipment. Champion has years of experience providing dependable and durable power products designed and engineered in the US for the North American and world markets. For home, work or play, Champion products are the standard of performance excellence.

For more News and Updates, visit championpowerequipment.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2016
Santa Fe Springs, CA

Champion Power Equipment announces OEM partnership with GenTent – the premiere generator cover manufacturer in the US.

We got you covered

Champion Power Equipment, known for leading the power equipment industry in innovation and first-class customer service, is proud to announce that they are currently partnered with GenTent to create a portable generator severe weather cover. The Storm Shield Severe Weather Generator Cover allows you to run your generator safely outside in nearly any type of wet weather with the ability to withstand winds up to 70 mph, snow loads up to 18 inches and rain up to 12 inches per day. Less expensive and more convenient than stationary steel generator enclosures, retrofit plastic sheds, pop-up canopies or DIY dog houses, the Storm Shield installs in only 3 simple steps – no tools required! Clamp it, frame it, cover it and then run it safely in severe weather. The Storm Shield is compatible with Champion 3000-10000 watt portable generators.

Take It Outside

The Storm Shield Severe Weather Generator Cover gives your portable generator a clean, finished look while giving you peace of mind that you are avoiding CO poisoning, electrocution and generator damage. Generators should be run Outside at ALL times and at a safe distance from windows and vents. With the Storm Shield generator cover, you now have the option to safely operate your portable generator in a storm, keeping you and your family safe during an emergency.
For more information from Gentent visit www.gentent.com/coveredbygentent today.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2016
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Contact: Your Local Home Standby Generator Dealer

CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY LEADING 10 YEAR WARRANTY AND PERMANENT 13% PRICE REDUCTION NOW STANDARD ON ALL HOME STANDBY GENERATORS

A Decade Of Support

Champion Power Equipment, known for leading the power equipment industry with first-class customer service, is proud to announce that the longest warranty on the home standby market now comes standard on ALL Champion Home Standby Generators. While other brands sell “extended warranties” at extra cost, Champion believes that customer peace of mind should be included with every purchase, not sold as an “accessory”.

Kilowatt, Not Your Wallet

Champion Power Equipment is also proud to offer the most cost effective solution on the home standby market. With a permanent 13% price reduction on all models, Champion Home Standby Generators now feature the lowest price per kilowatt available. These customer-first prices are now available every day.

We Do It Better

Innovation is at the core of what Champion does. Along with lower pricing and a longer warranty, ALL Champion Home Standby Generators come with a list of innovative features – “quietest in class” operating levels, 24V extreme weather starting system, easy access gullwing enclosure and more.
For more information visit www.championpowerequipment.com/home-standby or locate a Sales & Installation Dealer today.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO (March 2, 2016) – When a tornado hits, many can be left without power. The use of portable generators can help families and communities regain normalcy. However, the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA) reminds users to Take It Outside during unexpected power outages.

“Engine exhaust from portable generators contains carbon monoxide – an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can kill if portable generators are used incorrectly,” said Susan Orenga, PGMA representative. “Taking the generator outside is absolutely mandatory to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide.”

To protect against carbon monoxide poisoning, users should always take the portable generator outside, away from windows and doors. That means never running your portable generator inside your home, garage, shed or basement, where carbon monoxide can build up and linger for hours – even after the generator has been shut off.

Additional portable generator safety guidelines include:

• Always read the operator’s manual first and follow the manufacturer’s recommended precautions and procedures.
• To prevent carbon monoxide from drifting indoors, always place a portable generator as far away from doors and windows as possible.
• Place your generator downwind and point the engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.
• Stay alert with carbon monoxide detectors. Install a battery‐operated carbon monoxide detector according to manufacturer’s instructions and check the battery regularly.

• If you feel sick, dizzy or weak while using your portable generator, get to fresh air immediately and call 911 for emergency medical attention.

“When you take it outside, you distance yourself and your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning,” said Orenga.

For more information about portable generator safety and storm preparation, visit www.TakeYourGeneratorOutside.com.

About Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association

The Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA) is a trade association that seeks to develop and influence safety and performance standards for the portable generator industry and its products. Formed in 2009, PGMA members include the major manufacturers of portable generators sold in North America including American Honda Motor Co., Briggs & Stratton Home Power Products, Champion Power Equipment, Generac Power Systems, Techtronic Industries Power Equipment, Wacker Neuson Production Americas LLC and Yamaha Motor Corp USA.

Market leader in power generation equipment to be primary sponsor for Grant Enfinger in select races during the 2016 season.

Statesville N.C. (February 5, 2016) – Champion Power Equipment (Champion) will expand their partnership with GMS Racing in 2016, as the primary sponsor of driver Grant Enfinger for select NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) events. Champion, a leading supplier of durable engine products, will kick off the season with Enfinger at the historic Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway later this month.

“Having Champion renew their partnership for 2016 is a testament towards Grant (Enfinger) and GMS Racing as a whole,” said Nic Moncher, Team Manager for GMS Racing. “We appreciate the support Champion has given us over the past two years, and look forward to continuing our growth together. I look forward to seeing Enfinger kick off the season in his No. 33 Champion Power Equipment Chevrolet at Daytona.”

Champion has been a longstanding partner with the Statesville, N.C.-based team since the beginning of 2014. The 2015 season marked Champion’s first primary sponsorship in the motorsports realm, seeing their notable yellow design adorn Enfinger’s car while competing in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season finale at Kansas Speedway.

“Champion is tremendously excited to be partnering with GMS Racing and driver Grant Enfinger,” said Dennis Trine, Champion Chief Executive Officer. “We believe Grant is a strong fit for our organization and will continue to represent the logo well in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. It’s fitting that Champion was behind Grant as he became a champion, and now we stand behind him as he takes the next step in his career.”

Champion is a market leader in power generation equipment for work, recreation or home use. Champion has years of experience providing dependable and durable power products designed and engineered in the United States for the North American and world markets.

“I am excited to have Champion Power Equipment on board the No. 33 Chevrolet,” said 31-year-old Grant Enfinger. ”Champion has been a great partner to work with over the past two years. Without their durable products each week we would be at a loss at the track and at the shop. I am hoping to bring Champion a new level of success in the (NCWTS) Truck Series.”

The No. 33 Champion Power Equipment Chevrolet Silverado will take to the track at Daytona International Speedway for the first time this season with live coverage on Fox Sports 1 and MRN Radio Friday, February 19 at 7:30 PM EST.

About Champion Power Equipment
: Since 2003 Champion Power Equipment has earned a reputation for designing and producing the market’s finest power equipment. From our original headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California Champion has expanded its North American footprint to include facilities in Jackson Tennessee, Milwaukee Wisconsin and Toronto Canada.
Today Champion’s product line has expanded to include portable generators, home standby generators, inverter generators, engines, winches and log splitters. With over 2.5 million generators sold in North America, Champion is a market leader in the power equipment field.

ABOUT GMS RACING, LLC: GMS Racing LLC, competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Spencer Gallagher, Johnny Sauter and Grant Enfinger, and part-time in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. Formerly based out of Las Vegas, Nevada, home of Allegiant Travel, GMS Racing is now housed in a state of the art 51,000-square-foot shop in Statesville, North Carolina.

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