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Manville Smith, Vice President of Marketing for JL Audio had this to say about the company’s aggressive plans for 2012.  “JL Audio’s business was very strong in 2011 as we expanded our market share in Car Audio, while also growing our Marine, Home and Powersports Audio categories. The new products we are launching in 2012 will refresh some of our anchor product lines and also create new business opportunities for our retailer partners in 2012. We are very excited about our future direction.”

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Robert Archer of CE Pro gives the Fathom f112 a test drive and had this to say, "I’m not going to mince words about the Fathom f112: It may be the best sub on the market."

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The Spring Break Nationals is a soundoff and car show event. This year's event will be held in Daytona Beach, Fla., March 19-21.

JL Audio's School of Sound training course will be offered to dealers and installers during the trade days of the show (March 20-21). Steve Turrisi and Jason Sayen of JL Audio will present a four-hour version of the course (it's usually held over eight hours). Marketing VP Manville Smith created the course, which is designed to educate dealers about concepts relating to audio and electronics.

Source [twice.com]

For more information: http://www.merausa.org/events/springbreaknationals.aspx

CIGARETTE RACING TEAM AND DUCATI UNVEIL THE 42X DUCATI EDITION RACING BOAT

Miami, FL - 17 February 2011 - Ducati and Cigarette Racing Team unveiled today the new Cigarette Racing 42X Ducati Edition at the Miami International Boat Show; launching a collaboration between two legends of marine and motorcycle performance.

The two performance icons have chosen to unveil the new model on Cigarette Racing Team's home turf in Florida; and the 42X Ducati Edition delivers everything aficionados have come to expect from the performance brands. With literally dozens of championships between the two companies, the 42X Ducati Edition comes from an unmatched performance heritage.

"We are delighted to team up with Cigarette Racing Team, the Ducati of the sea. This new 42X Ducati Edition brings together the two legends of performance, design and racing heritage. I am very excited to announce this exciting boat, and feel we have found an excellent new partner in the team at Cigarette Racing." said Gabriele Del Torchio, President and CEO of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.

"We are very proud to announce our partnership with one of the world's greatest high performance, design and lifestyle brands: Ducati. The relationship between Ducati and Cigarette Racing allows two incredible high performance brands to showcase our passions together in complimentary ways. Ducati is the only motorcycle brand that fits the performance and lifestyle expectations of Cigarette's customers." Said Skip Braver, CEO of Cigarette Racing Team.

The 42X Ducati Edition will feature a massive 2,200 horsepower rating from a pair of staggered 1,100hp Mercury Racing engines. The livery of the model is pure Ducati, in white with a Ducati Red racing stripe. A white interior boasting red accents features a specially designed stereo from JL Audio. The 42 foot hull boasts an eight foot beam; completing this astonishing 120+mph package.

The Cigarette Racing Team's "Ménage of Motorsports" display will feature the 42X Ducati Edition throughout the five days of the Miami International Boat Show.

For more information on the 42X Ducati Edition or to purchase this boat, please contact the Cigarette Racing Team at +1.305.931.4564 or visit them online at Cigarette Racing

About Cigarette Racing Team:
Cigarette Racing Team is the icon of performance boating as many people refer to ANY go-fast boat as a CIGARETTE. Cigarette Racing was founded in 1969 by Don Aronow, the notorious "Godfather of Powerboat Racing" who won numerous World Championship titles, and raised the profile of the company through racing and his association with celebrities, presidents and kings who were customers and friends. In 2002, the company was bought by Skip Braver, who focused on building Cigarettes with top-quality, safety and style. His efforts and a renewed international dealer network have restored Cigarette to its original status as the brand leader in luxury and performance. A Cigarette is not just a powerboat, it is a lifestyle.

About Ducati:
Founded in 1926, Ducati has been producing sport-inspired motorcycles since 1946. Their motorcycles are characterised by "Desmodromic" performance engines, innovative design and avant-garde technology. Covering several market segments, Ducati's range of motorcycles are divided into model families which include: Desmosedici RR, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfighter, Superbike and the brand new Diavel. These authentic icons of "made in Italy" are sold in over 80 countries around the world, with concentration on the European, North-American and Japanese markets. Ducati is currently involved in both the World Superbike Championship and, with an official team, the World MotoGP Championship. In Superbike Ducati has won 16 of the last 20 Manufacturers' titles as well as 13 Riders' titles. Ducati have participated in MotoGP since 2003, and took both the Manufacturers' and Riders' titles in 2007.

Source [Cigarette Racing Team via facebook]