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Charlie Watson acquires PRW Chassis, Racing Warehouse

PRW CHASSIS – PERFORMANCENTER RACING WAREHOUSE, a leading LMSC Chassis company, is pleased to announce the successful sale of its business to Charlie Watson. This strategic transaction marks a significant milestone in PRWs history and sets the stage for exciting new opportunities for both parties involved.

The acquisition of PRW by Watson was finalized on Dec. 12, 2023. The deal includes PRW Chassis – Performancenter Racing Warehouse and its assets, strengthening Watson’s position in the LMSC chassis market. The terms of the transaction remain confidential. Zach McDaniels (Zippy) will remain with the company to provide you a familiar face and the quality of craftsmanship you’ve come to know and expect from PRW Chassis.

PRW will be relocating to 3634 Hickory Blvd in Hudson, NC where it will continue the name and brand you have come to know and trust. Customers can still get all of their parts at the current location until Thursday, Dec. 21st. The new location will begin welcoming customers on Tuesday, Dec. 26th.

“After a three and a half process of going through the interested candidates, the choice was tough. There were a lot of people who were qualified to take over. My main goal was to make sure the customers were taken care of and to find someone who would continue the business.” Roger Johnson, President at PRW Chassis – Performancenter Racing Warehouse, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “We are thrilled to announce the successful sale of PRW to Charlie. This strategic move aligns with our commitment to providing exceptional value to our customers and we are confident that Charlie is well-positioned to continue delivering outstanding products/services in the LMSC world.”

Charlie Watson shared similar sentiments, saying, “The acquisition of PRW is a significant step forward for us. We recognize the outstanding reputation and expertise that PRW brings to the table, and we are excited about the opportunities for growth and innovation that lie ahead.”

About PRW Chassis – Performancenter Racing Warehouse

PRW Chassis – Performancenter Racing Warehouse was purchased in 2010 by Roger Johnson. Through his previous experience in the top levels of NASCAR, he brought his expertise to the Late Model Stock world. Adding innovation and proven changes to an already stout chassis, the success of PRW Chassis never stumbled. While the drivers are the true champions, PRW Chassis has been a champion chassis builder many times over including the National Championship in 2022. Having a hand in building or re-clipping well over 200 LMSC chassis, PRW Chassis has cemented itself as a staple in the local racing community.

About Charlie Watson

A familiar face in and around most local race tracks and to PRW itself, Charlie is no stranger to the PRW Chassis and the LMSC world. Having raced for the previous 15+ years, he has one championship and well over 70 wins to his name in various divisions and brings with him the knowledge and skills to keep the winning tradition alive. Through ongoing relationships with members of NASCAR’s top 3 series, he feels that the cutting edge technology and innovations that customers have become accustomed to with PRW will continue.

The entire team at PRW Chassis – Performancenter Racing Warehouse, we would like to express gratitude to our customers who have been an integral part of our journey. We are confident that Charlie will build on the legacy we have established, and we look forward to seeing the continued success of the combined entity.

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