LAS VEGAS (Nov. 16, 2000) — Enkei International Inc. has secured global rights to the Fittipaldi custom wheel program, and will re-launch the product early next year, according to Jeff Bailey, national brand sales director.
Enkei, the Fort Worth, Texas-based aftermarket distribution subsidiary of Japan´s Enkei Group, will offer one- and three-piece versions of the Fittipaldi wheel, initially in 17-, 18- and 19-inch sizes, Mr. Bailey said.
The Fittipaldi wheel program was launched in the 1980s by former Formula 1 and CART Indy Car champion Emerson Fittipaldi. Enkei will take over production of the wheels in Japan; they currently are made in Italy.