MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Inc. announced today that Brian Kaufman, store manager of Baxter Auto Parts in Centralia, Washington, is the grand prize winner in the Magnum Gaskets “Learn & Earn 2016” promotion.  Kaufman has won a trip for two to Las Vegas to attend the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo 2016 (AAPEX) and the 2016 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association show (SEMA).

Kaufman will also be recognized as a special guest during a homecoming-themed celebration and press conference at Dana’s AAPEX exhibit at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas on Nov. 1, commemorating the day that Dana becomes the exclusive distributor in North America for its Victor Reinz portfolio of gaskets and sealing products.

“As a car guy, I was really excited to hear that I had won the contest and would get to experience the AAPEX and SEMA shows this year,” said Kaufman.  “I found the free training program from Magnum Gaskets to be very informative, and I’ve always had success with products manufactured by Dana.”

Kaufman was selected in a random drawing among participants who completed the GasketMaster free online training program during the contest period.  Everyone who completes the GasketMaster program receives a “Magnum by Dana” T-shirt, along with a framed certificate of completion. Although this contest has ended, the training program remains available at magnumgaskets.com.

“At this year’s AAPEX show, we will celebrate one of Dana’s exceptional product lines, Victor Reinz, returning to our exclusive distribution in North America, our return to the AAPEX exhibition floor, a very successful gasket training promotion, and a great contest winner – Brian Kaufman,” said Doug Wolma, vice president and general manager of the Dana Aftermarket Group.

At AAPEX (booth 2838) and SEMA (booth 36097), Dana will be featuring its product offerings for the automotive aftermarket including the Victor Reinz brand portfolio, including Magnum Gaskets, and Dana’s Spicer brand portfolio of premium quality drivetrain components.

For more information, please visit www.dana.com/aftermarket.