NASCAR MONTREAL: Marcos Ambrose and Robbie Gordon to compete at CGV

Montréal, August 12, 2011 - The event promoter learned today that fan favourite Robbie Gordon will enter the upcoming NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge which will be held August 19-20 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The American veteran will be driving the #77 Speed Energy Dodge Charger especially prepared for the Watkins Glen and Montréal events. While Gordon was confirming his third presence in the five years of the event, Australian Marcos Ambrose was committing to the event he swore he would compete in until he won it. In four Montréal starts, the Tasmanian driver has earned two poles and collected three Top-10 finishes, two of them in the Top-5.

"Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of my favourite tracks, and I really enjoy going to Montreal. I like the city, and it has some of the best fans around," said Ambrose who will be driving the Richard Petty Motorsport #9 Ford Mustang. "It's going to be a tough weekend doing double duty, racing in Montreal Saturday and then flying back to Michigan to race Sunday afternoon." Ambrose then talked about the times he dominated the races in Montréal since 2007. "I've come close to winning several times. I know how to get around the track and I really want to bring home the win this year. I've got a great sponsor in Stanley, and I appreciate them giving me the opportunity to race in Montreal." Ambrose also explained that he would be racing for a worthy cause, as Stanley is donating $100,000 on his behalf to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program that helps kids achieve their goals in sports programs across Canada.

As for Robbie Gordon, who has had more than his share of troubles with Ambrose in the inaugural 2007 NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge, he was glad to be returning to Montréal. "Robby Gordon Motorsports has been to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve twice and we've been in a position to win both times. It's definitely a bittersweet situation for us. I love the racetrack and the people in Montreal. The track reminds me of street circuits. It's a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to going back," said Gordon who at 42, is a day older than the great Michael Schumacher.

Unlike the German champion however, the California native has competed in all types of motorsports series. He has entered a combined 441 NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series races, 118 IndyCar-type races where he collected two Indy 500 fifth-place finishes and a fourth. He also came very close to winning the Big Event in 1999. An avid off-road enthusiast - he won the 1987 and the 1988 Baja 1000 and finished third in the 2009 Dakar Rally. Robbie came close to winning the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, two of the great American classics. He was also selected to compete in the former IROC  Championship Series in 1996 and 1997.

Tickets for the 2011 Montreal NAPA Auto Parts 200, presented by Dodge are currently on sale. To order the best grandstand tickets available and see Carl Edwards, Marcos Ambrose, Danica Patrick, Reed Sorenson, Elliott Sadler, Robbie Gordon and all the other NASCAR Nationwide stars take on Patrick Carpentier, Ron Fellows Andrew Ranger, Alex Tagliani and Jacques Villeneuve on track on Friday and Saturday, August 19 and 20, fans must call right now 514 397-0007. They can also order online anytime at www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca. Fans who will be attending "Discovery Day" on Thursday August 18, can buy tickets for Friday and Saturday at the booth located next to the lavatory at Jean-Drapeau station.

Mandated by Stock-Car Montréal, a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation (ISC) based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Octane Management is, since 2009, the delegated promoter of the NAPA Auto Parts 200, Presented by Dodge. ISC is the leading promoter of motorsports in North America, hosting over 100 major racing events each year.

From Marie-Pierre Laflamme / Media Services Manager

Ambrose and Gordon images: While Marcos Ambrose is planning his flights to and from Michigan, Robbie Gordon announces his return to the NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge. // Photo Credit: NASCAR/Stock-Car Montréal

EXCITEMENT AHEAD FOR TEAM EMCO IN MONTREAL

August 12, 2011. Sherwood Park, Alberta’s Noel Dowler AND the #5 EMCO Dodge team are pleased to arrive in Montreal, Quebec early next week and the activities leading up to round number nine of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series set for August 19 & 20^th at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

As was the case for several events this season Dowler along with the #5 EMCO Dodge race car and hauler will be making several appearances to great EMCO employees, customers, suppliers and race fans prior to the event next weekend. “We’ve had such a good time at these events” said the enthusiastic Dowler. “We’ve taken hundreds of pictures, signed Hero Cards and everyone has been really warm and welcoming. I know it’s going to be a great time again next week” he added.

This will be the third Quebec visit this summer for the #5 EMCO Dodge team. “The Quebec race fans are so knowledgeable out racing and really supportive and encouraging” said Dowler. “The whole team has received that kind of support all season, and we don’t want it to end. We’re working hard to finalize the details and extend our season to add the race at Riverside Speedway in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and maybe more” he added.

The #5 EMCO Dodge team has made steady progress all season and Dowler has climbed to within eight points of the Rookie of the Year standings lead. “I can’t say enough about how hard this whole team has worked this season” stated Dowler. “With another good solid run in Montreal we could be right there” he added.

Racing on the famed Circuit Gilles Villeneuve presents a stimulating challenge for the #5 EMCO Dodge team. “It’s really cool to be racing on such a great track but we have to stay focused on the job and make sure to get the kind of race result we’re capable of achieving” explained Dowler.

Qualifying for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve takes place Friday August 19^th beginning at 2:30PM. The race will begin Saturday August 20^th at 9:30AM. Fans can tune in to TSN at 12:30PM that day and see the race in its entirety.

Dowler will participate in a total of five road and street course events, along with the two oval track races at Motoplex Speedway in Vernon, BC and Auto Clearing Speedway in Saskatoon for a total of seven races. All of the 2011 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series races will be broadcast on TSN. Check local listings for times in your area. For more information about Noel Dowler Jr. log onto www.apollomotorsports.ca

Attached Photo: The #5 EMCO Dodge at the Grand Prix of Trois Rivieres

Photo Credit: Joe Hamilton

Lincoln Electric Acquires Torchmate

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) announced today that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Applied Robotics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of CNC cutting tables and accessories in North America. Applied Robotics, known in the welding industry by its brand name, Torchmate, has headquarters and manufacturing facilities based in Reno, Nevada.

Torchmate (www.torchmate.com ) offers a wide selection of CNC plasma and oxyfuel cutting tables and systems to small and medium- sized fabricators. The company's trailing twelve months of sales are approximately $13 million, and Torchmate currently employs 44 people. Terms were not disclosed.

"Metal cutting is closely aligned with arc welding, and the addition of Torchmate will bolster our ability to provide cutting process solutions for our customers," said John M. Stropki, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Torchmate's CNC plasma cutting tables provide an economic option to cutting solutions required by many metal fabricators. The Torchmate product offering will enhance existing cutting options for Lincoln Electric's customers here in North America and around the world."

"Joining with Lincoln will significantly expand our ability to reach fabricators throughout North America and worldwide," said Bill A. Kunz, Chief Executive Officer of Torchmate. "Our portfolio of products is perfectly aligned to service the cutting needs of these customers, and I am very excited to join the Lincoln Electric team."

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 41 manufacturing locations, including operations and joint ventures in 19 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric, its products and services, visit the Company's website at http://www.lincolnelectric.com .

The Company's expectations and beliefs concerning the future contained in this news release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect management's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "guidance" or words of similar meaning. Actual results may differ materially from such statements due to a variety of factors that could adversely affect the Company's operating results. The factors include, but are not limited to: general economic and market conditions; the effectiveness of post acquisition integration efforts; and market risks and price fluctuations related to the purchase of commodities and energy. For additional discussion, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

SOURCE Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

NASCAR: Canadian Andrew Ranger to race in Sprint Cup with support from Bully Hill at The Glen

FAS Lane Racing announced the addition of the finest local vineyard, Bully Hill Vineyards, as the primary sponsor of the #32 NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford this weekend at Watkins Glen International.   In addition to the local flavour of Bully Hill Vineyards, up and coming racer Andrew Ranger, from nearby province of Quebec, will pilot the #32.

Ranger brings plenty of experience to the table this weekend with several road course starts already under his belt.  Ranger is the 2007 and 2009 Canadian Tire Series Champion.  Ranger also has a few NASCAR Nationwide Series starts, where he finished a career-best third at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal in 2009.  Ranger’s first Nationwide Series start also came at Watkins Glen International in 2002.  Ranger also competed in the Champ Car Series during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. 

“I am truly overwhelmed that Mr. Stoddard has given me this great opportunity,” Ranger said. “It's been five years now that I left single-seater racing to undertake a challenging stock car career. To drive in the Sprint Cup series is a dream come true and a huge step I have been seeking for.”

Founded in 1970 as a small estate winery, Bully Hill Vineyards has grown to become New York State’s largest family-owned winery. Nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, Bully Hill Vineyards is one of America's most unique wineries. The estate features a tasting room, gift shop, art gallery, wine museum and restaurant which features unique and innovative cuisine. Fun and educational wine tours and tastings make the experience one to remember. Our wines are an extension of the growers' and winerys' commitment to quality. For more information please visit www.bullyhill.com.

"We've been watching Andrew closely since his debut into the Champ Car World Series in 2005,” said Sean King, marketing manager of Bully Hill Vineyards.  “We wanted to be apart of his first Sprint Cup race and jumped on the opportunity with FAS Lane Racing.  With all Frank's success with Boris Said we look forward to a great first run with Andrew."

From Heidi Stoddard / FAS Lane Racing

PHOTOS: Capital City Speedway - Ottawa, Ontario (August 10, 2011

Courtesy of Rick Young - www.RickAtTheRaces.com... Thanks Rick!