Race Winning Brands acquires clutch company
Race Winning Brands Inc., announced the acquisition of Rekluse Motor Sports, a manufacturer of high-performance clutches and drive components for the powersports market.
The Mentor, Ohio-based Race Winning Brands is a manufacturer of high-performance and racing-application focused components, and includes brands such as JE Pistons, Wiseco Performance Products, Diamond Pistons, Trend Performance, K1 Technologies and ProX Rac ing Parts.
“Rekluse is a technology and market leader that fits perfectly within the Race Winning Brands portfolio,” said Brian Reese, chief executive officer of Race Winning Brands. “We expect Rekluse to accelerate further innovation and growth as we add this vibrant brand into our already dynamic portfolio. This acquisition is a reinvigorating demonstration of our commitment to lead the powersports market.”
Founded in 2002 from personal inspiration and collective vision, Rekluse changed the game in both automatic and manual clutch performance technology. Riders across a host of both professional and amateur disciplines turn to Rekluse to reduce lap times and endure the rigors of racing, while connecting power to the ground.
Rekluse will continue to operate from its Boise, Idaho headquarters, where all products ar e proudly designed, developed , and manufactured in its state – of – the – art facility.
“I’m excited about the opportunity for Rekluse to join the Race Winning Brands f amily,” said Rekluse Founder Al Youngwerth, who will continue his passion for innovation as part of the RWB leadership team. “I’m thrilled to play a key role in taking Rekluse through a new phase of growth and to join such an experienced leadership team with a deep and proud history in powersports. We expect this decision will have an immediate, positive and measurable impact for the Rekluse brand.”
