Kraco Enterprises
Parent Sun Capital Partners | | |
| Website | Kraco.com | |
|---|---|---|
Kraco Enterprises,
vinyl and soon thereafter, carpet floormats
as the business expanded.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Kraco sponsored
Indy Car racing with drivers Michael Andretti, Bobby Rahal and Al Unser Jr., winning the Indianapolis 500
in 1992.
investment firm, acquired Kraco in August 2008.[2] In 2010, Kraco Enterprises purchased Auto Expressions, a provider of automobile accessories,[3] which resulted in Kraco tripling its revenue.[4]
In the U.K., Kraco products are distributed by its subsidiary Kraco Car Care International Limited[5] (Shell Car Care International Limited until October 1, 2010),[6] which also inherited the distribution of Rain-X products in the U.K.[7]
On October 21, 2015, Kraco Enterprises has acquired Who-Rae, a manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket accessories.[8]
Race Results
PPG CART Indycar World Series
(key)
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Drivers | No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Pts Pos | Pos | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1981
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PHX | MIL | ATL | MCH | RIV | MIL | MCH | WGL | MXC | PHX | |||||||||||||||||
| Penske PC-7/79 | Cosworth DFX |  Larry Cannon
|
99 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 12 | 30th | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dick Ferguson
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18 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 24th | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||
1982
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PHX | ATL | MIL | CLE | MCH | MIL | POC | RIV | ROA | MCH | PHX | ||||||||||||||||
| Penske PC-9B/81 | Cosworth DFX | Bill Vukovich Jr.
|
18 | 11 | 41st | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Dick Ferguson
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17 | DNS | 47th | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 82C | Mike Mosley
|
8 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 19th | 37 | |||||||||||||||||||
 Vern Schuppan
|
99 | 7 | 30th | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Penske PC-9B/81 | 27 | 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983
|
ATL | INDY | MIL | CLE | MCH | ROA | POC | RIV | MDO | MCH | CPL | LAG | PHX | ||||||||||||||
| March 83C | Cosworth DFX | Mike Mosley
|
18 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 25 | 4 | 24 | DNQ | 11 | 24 | 14th | 36 | |||||||||||
| Geoff Brabham
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20 | 16 | 21st | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 99 | 18 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Andretti (R)
|
19 | 24 | 9 | 27th | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1984
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LBH | PHX | INDY | MIL | POR | MEA | CLE | MCH | ROA | POC | MDO | SAN | MCH | PHX | LAG | CPL | |||||||||||
| March 84C | Cosworth DFX | Geoff Brabham
|
18 | 2 | 16 | 33 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 8th | 87 | ||||||
| Michael Andretti
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99 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 7th | 102 | ||||||||
1985
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LBH | INDY | MIL | POR | MEA | CLE | MCH | ROA | POC | MDO | SAN | MCH | LAG | PHX | MIA | ||||||||||||
| March 85C | Cosworth DFX | Kevin Cogan
|
18 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 14th | 44 | |||||||
| Michael Andretti
|
99 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 25 | 9th | 53 | |||||||||
1986
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PHX | LBH | INDY | MIL | POR | MEA | CLE | TOR | MCH | POC | MDO | SAN | MCH | ROA | LAG | PHX | MIA | ||||||||||
| March 86C | Cosworth DFX | Michael Andretti
|
18 | 15* | 1* | 6 | 1* | 2* | 20 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 11* | 10 | 6 | 2* | 2* | 3 | 1* | 18 | 2nd | 171 | |||||
1987
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LBH | PHX | INDY | MIL | POR | MEA | CLE | TOR | MCH | POC | ROA | MDO | NAZ | LAG | MIA | ||||||||||||
| March 87C | Cosworth DFX | Michael Andretti
|
18 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1* | 8 | 16 | 13 | 1* | 22 | 1* | 2nd | 158 | |||||||
1988
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PHX | LBH | INDY | MIL | POR | CLE | TOR | MEA | MCH | POC | MDO | ROA | NAZ | LAG | MIA | ||||||||||||
| March 88C | Cosworth DFX | Michael Andretti
|
18 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 6th | 119 | ||||||||||||||
| Lola T88/00 | 3 | 25 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1989
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PHX | LBH | INDY | MIL | DET | POR | CLE | MEA | TOR | MCH | POC | MDO | ROA | NAZ | LAG | ||||||||||||
| Lola T89/00 | Cosworth DFS | Bobby Rahal
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18 | 18 | 4 | 26 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 9th | 88 | |||||||
| Galles-Kraco Racing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1990
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PHX | LBH | INDY | MIL | DET | POR | CLE | MEA | TOR | MCH | DEN | VAN | MDO | ROA | NAZ | LAG | |||||||||||
| Lola T90/00 | Chevrolet 265A V8t | Al Unser Jr.
|
5 | 3 | 1* | 4 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 15* | 11 | 1* | 1 | 1* | 1* | 3 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 1st | 210 | ||||||
| Bobby Rahal
|
18 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 25 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4th | 153 | ||||||||
1991
|
SFR | LBH | PHX | INDY | MIL | DET | POR | CLE | MEA | TOR | MCH | DEN | VAN | MDO | ROA | NAZ | LAG | ||||||||||
| Lola T91/00 | Chevrolet 265A V8t | Al Unser Jr.
|
1 | 16* | 1* | 6 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 1* | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3rd | 197 | |||||
| Bobby Rahal
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18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1* | 3 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 2nd | 200 | |||||||
1992
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SFR
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PHX | LBH | INDY | DET | POR | MIL | NHA | TOR | MCH | CLE | ROA | VAN | MDO | NAZ | LAG | |||||||||||
| Galmer G92 | Chevrolet 265A V8t | Al Unser Jr.
|
3 | 4 | 5 | 4* | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 3rd | 169 | ||||||
| Danny Sullivan
|
18 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 7th | 99 | ||||||||
IndyCar wins
| # | Season | Date | Sanction | Track / Race | No. | Winning Driver | Chassis | Engine | Tire | Grid | Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1986 | April 13 | CART
|
Grand Prix of Long Beach (S) | 18 | Michael Andretti
|
March 86C | Cosworth DFX V8t | Goodyear | 7 | 47 |
| 2 | June 8 | CART | Milwaukee Mile (O)
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18 | Michael Andretti (2)
|
March 86C | Cosworth DFX V8t | Goodyear | Pole | 110 | |
| 3 | August 29 | CART | Phoenix International Raceway (O)
|
18 | Michael Andretti (3)
|
March 86C | Cosworth DFX V8t | Goodyear | 4 | 166 | |
| 4 | 1987 | May 31 | CART | Milwaukee Mile (O) | 18 | Michael Andretti (4)
|
March 87C | Cosworth DFX V8t | Goodyear | 4 | 52 |
| 5 | August 2 | CART | Michigan 500 (O)
|
18 | Michael Andretti (5)
|
March 87C | Cosworth DFX V8t | Goodyear | Pole | 129 | |
| 6 | September 20 | CART | Nazareth Speedway (O) | 18 | Michael Andretti (6)
|
March 87C | Cosworth DFX V8t | Goodyear | Pole | 150 | |
| 7 | November 1 | CART | Tamiami Park, Miami (S) | 18 | Michael Andretti (7)
|
March 87C | Cosworth DFX V8t | Goodyear | 2 | 88 | |
| NC | 1988 | November 5 | CART | Tamiami Park, Miami (S) | 18 | Michael Andretti
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Lola T88/00 | Cosworth DFX V8t | Goodyear | 6 | 19 |
| 8 | 1989 | July 16 | CART | Meadowlands Street Circuit (S) | 18 | Bobby Rahal
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Lola T89/00 | Cosworth DFS V8t | Goodyear | 6 | 61 |
- Note: this does not include wins achieved in 1992 as Galles-Kraco Racing.
References
- ^ "Kraco Enterprises, LLC". Hoover's Inc. website. Dun & Bradstreet. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ "Kraco Enterprises". Sun Capital Partners. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ "Kraco Enterprises to Acquire Auto Expressions from Shell Oil Company". Motor Sports News Wire. June 9, 2010. Archived from the original on 2017-03-21. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
- ^ Beckerman, Josh (June 11, 2010). "The Week In Private Equity: The Ants And The Giraffes". Private Equity Beat. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
- ^ "Kraco Car Care International Limited". Companies House website.
- ^ "Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name".
- ^ "Rain-X UK website".
- ^ "Kraco Enterprises Completes Acquisition of Who-Rae". Kraco Press Release. October 21, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
- Company overview Yahoo Finance