Race Winning Brands Appoints David M. Buckley as CEO
Race Winning Brands (RWB), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance components for the automotive and powersports markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of David M. Buckley as Chief Executive Officer. David succeeds industry icon Bob Bruegging, who will remain with Race Winning Brands as a Board Advisor, supporting the company’s continued growth and innovation.
David brings a wealth of business leadership experience across the automotive driveline, aftermarket, and electronics sectors, with a proven track record in manufacturing, R&D, distribution, and customer service. He has led global business units at General Electric, Safran, AAM, Nidec, and NextEra Energy, and served as CEO for several privately held manufacturing and electronics companies. David is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. In addition to his passion for manufacturing, David is a lifelong motorsports enthusiast, from off-road motorcycles and rally cars to boating and Formula 1.
David stated: "Joining Race Winning Brands is an incredible opportunity to build on our legacy of innovation and customer success. I am committed to driving continued growth and fostering partnerships that benefit our customers, employees, and the industry. With our strong portfolio of established performance brands, our talented team, and the backing of Middle Ground Capital, I am excited about what we can all achieve together. Having Bob as a Board Advisor will provide valuable continuity as we fulfill our mission to all RWB stakeholders.”
For more information about Race Winning Brands and its comprehensive range of high-performance components, visit www.racewinningbrands.com.
About Race Winning Brands
Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to automotive and powersports markets. RWB is the preferred source for high-end pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, connecting rods, crankshafts, clutches and other engine and driveline-related performance components. RWB brands include BoostLine Products, Corsa Performance, CV4, Dart Machinery, Diamond Pistons, Haltech, JE Pistons, Manley Performance, MGP Connecting Rods, PAC Racing Springs, ProX Racing Parts, Rekluse Motor Sports, RevMax, Transmission Specialties, Trend Performance, Victory1, Volant Performance, and Wiseco Performance Products. RWB sells to a diverse customer base of professional and sportsman racers, engine builders, enthusiasts, OEMs, automotive and powersports dealers, and wholesale distributors. RWB is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio with sales offices and manufacturing operations in strategic locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. For more information, please visit www.racewinningbrands.com.. If you require further information, please contact Scott Highland, Sr. Director of Marketing (shighland@rwbteam.com).
David brings a wealth of business leadership experience across the automotive driveline, aftermarket, and electronics sectors, with a proven track record in manufacturing, R&D, distribution, and customer service. He has led global business units at General Electric, Safran, AAM, Nidec, and NextEra Energy, and served as CEO for several privately held manufacturing and electronics companies. David is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. In addition to his passion for manufacturing, David is a lifelong motorsports enthusiast, from off-road motorcycles and rally cars to boating and Formula 1.
David stated: "Joining Race Winning Brands is an incredible opportunity to build on our legacy of innovation and customer success. I am committed to driving continued growth and fostering partnerships that benefit our customers, employees, and the industry. With our strong portfolio of established performance brands, our talented team, and the backing of Middle Ground Capital, I am excited about what we can all achieve together. Having Bob as a Board Advisor will provide valuable continuity as we fulfill our mission to all RWB stakeholders.”
For more information about Race Winning Brands and its comprehensive range of high-performance components, visit www.racewinningbrands.com.
About Race Winning Brands
Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to automotive and powersports markets. RWB is the preferred source for high-end pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, connecting rods, crankshafts, clutches and other engine and driveline-related performance components. RWB brands include BoostLine Products, Corsa Performance, CV4, Dart Machinery, Diamond Pistons, Haltech, JE Pistons, Manley Performance, MGP Connecting Rods, PAC Racing Springs, ProX Racing Parts, Rekluse Motor Sports, RevMax, Transmission Specialties, Trend Performance, Victory1, Volant Performance, and Wiseco Performance Products. RWB sells to a diverse customer base of professional and sportsman racers, engine builders, enthusiasts, OEMs, automotive and powersports dealers, and wholesale distributors. RWB is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio with sales offices and manufacturing operations in strategic locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. For more information, please visit www.racewinningbrands.com.. If you require further information, please contact Scott Highland, Sr. Director of Marketing (shighland@rwbteam.com).
