Don Garlits, Chairman of the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing (Ocala, Fla.) has announced two new Associate Sponsors, VR-12 and National Parts Depot for two new Associate Sponsors, and the 23rd Annual Induction Banquet for the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Commercial Power Cleaners, Inc. and Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care group will be continuing in their Associate Sponsor roles.

VR-12 will sponsor the rings given to the inductees while NPD will provide hospitality services. Commercial Power cleaners supplies the trophies, while MOPAR provides the commemorative glasses.

“Mopar is very proud of its long-standing relationship with Don Garlits and is honored to be associated with the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame banquet,” stated Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar. “It’s a pleasure to be part of a celebration of a sport Mopar has been part of for more than seven decades, and help recognize the accomplishments and contributions of the passionate individuals being inducted.”

The Induction ceremony will take play Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites, Gainesville, FL. Recently retired NHRA Announcer Bob Frey will serve as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.

Ticket details and additional information are available by calling or emailing Donna Garlits at: (352) 245-8661 or (877) 271-3278 toll free, fax (352) 245-6895, email: [email protected]