Mickey Thompson Announces Title Sponsorship Of Nitro Funny Car Association For The 2009 Racing Season



02/06/09

Stow, OH - Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels has partnered with the NFCA as the title sponsor of the 2009 Mickey Thompson Nitro Funny Car Championship Series. The legendary Mickey Thompson brand will now support the remarkable racers of this series trackside, and will work with past and present NFCA drivers to assist the racers by providing support, tires, and technical assistance.

“For those of us that have been part of drag racing for more than 30 years, this is an exciting time,” said Carl Robinson, Motorsports Manager, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. “This is where we started when Mickey Thompson and his drivers were racing. They were racing along side of some of these legendary names in drag racing, and it’s great to see the Floppers from the past brought back to life with that same look, that same sound, that same great racing experience as the old days.”

America’s love affair with early Nitro Funny Cars continues to grow, and has developed into an explosion in the Funny Car Class and the Nitro Funny Car Association.

“The NFCA has always been committed to providing the industry with the best in heads-up nitro racing competition,” said Jim Broome, NFCA President. “We know that Mickey Thompson is going to be an excellent partner because of their dedication to the teams on the ground, and because of the incredible products they produce. Together, we can continue to achieve great things in racing, and we are looking forward to an incredible year.”

About NFCA and Advanced Marketing
The Nitro Funny Car Association, now entering its fourth year, is an independent organization that owns and races Nitro Funny Cars representing the golden era of drag racing. The NFCA produces Funny Car drag racing events throughout the western half of the US. Their mission is to provide a voice in motorsports addressing the rules, safety issues, body concepts and designs, and equitable pursers for its members. Advanced Marketing was selected as the NFCA marketing, sales, public relations, and promotions agent. For more information visit http://www.nitrofcassociation.com, or call Christy Thom at Advanced Marketing at (702) 245-5737.




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Company Description

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels designs, develops, and markets racing and high-performance tires for drag-racing cars and motorcycles, modified street cars, off-road race vehicles, modified pick-up trucks, Jeeps, 4x4’s and sport utility vehicles. The company, founded in 1963 by racing legend Mickey Thompson, is headquartered in Stow, Ohio, USA, and offers a wide range of tires and wheels in unique sizes to enhance the look and performance of these specialty high-performance and racing vehicles. For more information, visit http://www.mickeythompsontires.com, or visit the new Mickey Thompson TV at http://www.mickeythompsontv.com.