Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels Announces Involvement With PMRA As a Contingency Sponsor



02/02/09

Stow, OH - Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels is proud to announce that it will act as a contingency sponsor for the Pro Modified Racing Association in 2009. Through this relationship, Mickey Thompson will provide a contingency award to the low qualifier and winner dedicated to racing on Mickey Thompson tires at each event on the 2009 PMRA tour. Mickey Thompson offers two drag slick applications for the high-horsepower Pro Modified racing applications - one for automatic cars, and one for manual gearbox cars. They also offer a new line of wheels designed for drag racing that complement their Pro Modified tires.

“We’re excited to work with the Pro Modified Racing Association,” said Carl Robinson, Motorsports Manager, Mickey Thompson. “We’ve been watching the series since its inception, and we are looking forward to playing a larger role.”

Now entering its fifth year of competitive racing, the PMRA is dedicated to producing some of the best in Pro Modified drag racing, and the support of Mickey Thompson reinforces the goals of the organization.

“Mickey Thompson is one of the biggest and most respected names in drag racing,” said PMRA Director of Operations, Bruce Mehlenbacher. “We are very happy to have this legendary company as part of the PMRA this year.”




For more info on Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels visit:
www.mickeythompsontires.com

MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS
4600 Prosper Drive
Stow, OH 44224
or call (330) 928-9092


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.