Stow, Ohio – February 8, 2016 – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels continues its support of NHRA drag racing this year as a major event sponsor of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The company will also continue its role as a contingency sponsor for all Sportsman racing classes, as well as Pro Mod and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
The company plans to attend all national events with the fully-equipped Mickey Thompson trailer to provide trackside support to racers throughout the season, and will continue to sponsor champions Dan Fletcher and Luke Bogacki among others.
The 24-event Mello Yello Drag Racing Series kicks off with the Winternationals February 11 at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif. The Regional series begins in Chandler, Ariz. March 4, and the Pro Mod and Pro Stock Motorcycle series begin with the Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. March 17.
Mickey Thompson will also serve as a Divisional Level Associate Contingency Sponsor of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series in all Sportsman classes, and will support NHRA racers through the popular Team M/T program. To learn more about Team M/T, contact Tom Kundrik, Motorsports Manager at 800-222-9092, Ext. 3114.
About Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc., DBA Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, markets racing and high-performance tires and wheels for street, strip, truck, and off-road applications. The company was founded in 1963 by racing legend Mickey Thompson and is headquartered in Stow, Ohio, USA. For more information, visit MickeyThompsonTires.com. Connect on Facebook and Instagram. Media contact: Don Sneddon, Advertising Manager, 800-222-9092 ext. 3750, dsneddon@mickeythompsontires.com.
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