Why mess up a good thing?

For 22 years, the partnership between Kalitta Motorsports and Mac Tools has worked well. Headed into a championship defense season, the two announced the partnership will come back for a 23rd consecutive year. 

This collaboration, which dates back to 2001, has proven to be one of the world's longest-running and most successful sports marketing relationships. 

Doug Kalitta, the seasoned driver who secured his first NHRA Top Fuel championship in 2023, breaking a streak of six runner-up finishes in the final season standings throughout his career has pulled into a tie with NHRA legend Joe Amato for fifth place on the all-time wins list with 52 victories.

Mac Tools President Phil Cox lauded Kalitta Motorsports as an outstanding ambassador for the Mac Tools brand over the past 25 years. 

“Kalitta Motorsports has been an amazing ambassador of the Mac Tools brand for more than 25 years, and we congratulate Doug and the Kalitta team on the 2023 championship,” Mac Tools president Phil Cox said. “We believe that our partnership with Kalitta Motorsports not only benefits our brand, but also helps promote the sport of drag racing and inspire the next generation of automotive professionals. We are excited to see what the future holds for Doug Kalitta and the entire Kalitta Motorsports team; we are honored to be a part of their journey.

“As a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade tools and equipment, Mac Tools is committed to supporting the automotive industry and the dedicated professionals who keep it running. We are proud to align ourselves with Doug Kalitta and his team, who exemplify the same level of skill, precision and dedication that we strive for in our products and services.”

In response to the announcement, Doug Kalitta acknowledged Mac Tools' steadfast support during challenging times, highlighting the rewarding culmination of their loyalty with a championship win last season. 

“Mac Tools stuck with our race team through some tough times over the years, and it was incredible to thank them for their loyalty by delivering a championship last season,” Kalitta said. “We are so proud to continue representing Mac Tools and all of their distributors, and we’d like nothing more than to make it two in a row! We think of Mac Tools as far more than a corporate partner; when you have a relationship like we have, it’s more like family than partnership.”