Did Weld wheels go out of business?

Weld’s company was bought by American Racing Equipment Inc., a business similar to Weld’s that is based near Los Angeles. The $24.4 million sale, approved by a federal bankruptcy judge Sept. 28, came after Weld Wheels had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August.

What’s so special about Weld wheels?

WELD Racing has dominated all levels of drag racing and oval racing. WELD’s precision engineered drag racing wheels have been proven at 330mph and up against the cushion at bullrings around the world. Made from the highest grade forged aluminum, each WELD racing wheel is engineered and crafted for one purpose, to win.

When did Weld wheels come out?

1967
Founded in a Kansas City garage in 1967, WELD was the result of a relentless pursuit of speed, durability and safety.

Are Weld wheels light?

Weld Racing wheels are crafted from the highest grade forged aluminum. This makes their wheels lighter and stronger than a more “standard†racing wheel. Their unique design eliminates air pockets (or voids) that weaken standard cast rims.

What happened to Kenny Weld?

Kenny died in 1997 after a two-year battle with cancer. The car sat in a back room at Weldwheels (Greg’s business) until Mark Randol and John Layne restored it in 2010.

Are Weld wheels Made in USA?

Where are WELD Racing wheels made? WELD Racing wheels are made in Kansas City, Missouri.

Who started Weld Wheels?

Greg Weld
Racer Greg Weld, who won the USAC National Sprint Car championship in 1967 and founded Weld Wheels, died Aug. 4 in Kansas City, Mo. He was 64.

Are Weld Wheels Aluminum?

For nearly five decades, the WELD Wheels brand has been known throughout the automotive aftermarket as the premier aluminum performance wheel manufacturer in all forms of motorsports – and we intend to keep it that way.

Who makes the lightest drag racing?

Delta-1 drag wheels use a one-piece, forged-aluminum construction, feature titanium fasteners, weigh less than 19 pounds, and are the lightest, strongest, and stiffest 16×16-inch double-beadlock drag wheels available.

Who Built Gary Balough Batmobile?

112 dirt car that he drove to a win in 1980’s Super Dirt Week at Syracuse, NY. Nicknamed “The Batmobile,” it was a feat of racing engineering, created by Balough and car builder Kenny Weld.

How old is Gary Balough?

73 years (September 16, 1947)
Gary Balough/Age

Are Weld wheels made in China?

The last time I checked the “original” Weld Racing Wheels were made in the US. Then the company was sold, many years ago, and since then the Weld wheels were Chinese. Greg Weld was P.O.’ed at the move and started up “Greg Weld” wheels that were made in the US, but then Greg Weld died.