January 1, 2010
Months in process, we're happy to report that the business has been
purchased and reinvigorated by long-time motor sports enthusiast,
technician and entrepreneur Chuck Calvert, along with a silent
partner. Chuck has even worked building Rocket Barstools in the
past, and is friends with the prior owner. Since October the new
ownership has been expanding warehouse office space, replenishing
inventories, organizing staff, banking and dealership relationships
and yes, building new Rocket Barstools too.
While Chuck is travelling the country racing his custom ATV's at the
national ICE Racing Series
(including his Harley Davidson 900 cc "Thunder Quad" and thankfully now again, Rocket Barstools too), we have big plans for this great little business. Please do check back soon as we release more details, improvements and an entirely new website. In the interim, we want to say thanks to all in Rocket Barstool community -- it's going to be a great year! |
January 9, 2010
New improvements to the Rocket Barstool are put into place including a much better power plant with an available two-year limited warranty (while we'd love to have stuck with local Tecumseh as they were based in the mid-west, their recent financial woes made doing so too unreliable). Also available now -- black honeycomb magnesium wheels. These things are sweet! More on the way... president Chuck is on a mission.
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January 18, 2010
The new website rocks. We plan to have the live version up in early February, but you know how things can go with technology. Wish us luck!
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January 24, 2010
Rocket Barstools finally return to the ICE racing championship series. Back by popular demand, we had three shiny new units racing at the nearly packed US Cellular Arena in Bloomington, IL last night. Riders noted the new engines have more kick over past models. And with our some of own family and friends there too to watch our president Chuck "Rocket Man" Calvert race the again in the Unlimited Outlaw Quad division, good times we're had by all. We're looking forward to more Barstool racing this weekend when the ICE Series travels to Ohio and Michigan. Also, you can catch the action live on MavTV. |
January 27, 2010
We're proud to have Jeffrey Smith joining ROCKET this week as our new Director of Sales. He was our first choice for the job, and after spending his last few years on "the other side of the barstool" in restaurant and bar management Jeff is glad to be back in the motor sports business -- a life-long passion of his. He's taking all aspects of our service and sales to new heights, so please do get in touch with Jeff for whatever we can help with at jeff@rocketbarstool.com and 262.244.7777. |
2007 IBRA (International Barstool Racing Association) Schedule (All Dates Tentative)
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IBRA (International Barstool Racing Association) O'Reilly World Championship set for DVD Pre-Sell
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Volume 1: IBRA (International Barstool Racing Association) O'Reilly BarStool Racing World Championship DVD
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December 2006
BarStool Racing has become a professional circuit with
the formation of the IBRA The International BarStool
Racing Association launches an aggressive 12 race
schedule
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December 9, 2006 Hampton, Va. 31th ICE Mega Series Championship
Shane Vance does it again holding off a very strong field of Twelve Rocket barstools
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December 2, 2006
Shane Vance held off the 17 Rocket Barstool field to complete a clean sweep; winning his heat and feature. Shawn Russell finished second...
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Saturday November 26, 2006, Jon Stanbrough continues his wining ways on Saturday at the Dave Dayton 31st Annual Racer’s Trade Show & Auction on a Rocket Barstool; by winning the feature on concrete inside of the Indy Convention Center
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