Well, that kind of all fell apart. Later that year leaders at Klein Tools not only decided to oust Jonathan’s dad from the ownership of the company, but they also slashed their motorsports marketing as well. With no money he had no ride, leaving Klein to spend the next two years kicking around the Lights series with varying results.
However, there does remain one amazing remnant of the Andretti/Klein Tools relationship. For less than $50 you can own a (ahem) piece of racing history in the form of this Limited Edition Michael Andretti Side-Cutting Pliers. That’s right friends, not only does it provide you with “46% more cutting and gripping power than other plier designs”, but it also features a laser engraving of Michael Andretti’s signature right there on the pliers.
Every home should have one. Even Jonathan’s.
Kudos, sir, for a crippling first salvo in our Snark War... I'll have to fire back as soon as I stop cackling.
ReplyDeleteCall me crazy... but the Andretti merchandise "signature" logo would be a MUCH better etching for a tool IMO.
ReplyDeleteFans who hate Mike could justify buying it as fans of Mario or perhaps Marco... I said perhaps!
Bad Marketing 101 could be the reason Klein's dad was pushed out of the family biz??
Jeff,
ReplyDeleteI just can't see a pair of pliers bearing Mikey's name being worth $50. I guess I'm missing the connection.
But an Klein Tools Block and Tackle set autographed by Andretti 2.0 might be more appropriate.
I mean, it kinda fits with his drivin' style. Just sayin'
:^P
"Michael Andretti is a tool"
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd finally come around...
I actually have a pair of those my son won in a kart race. make good offer!
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