Mickey Thompson Renews Sponsorship of Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha Team in 2016
Press Release | January 7, 2016
This is a press release from Mickey Thompson…
Stow, OH (January 7, 2016) – Mickey Thompson has renewed its sponsorship of the champion Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha team in 2016 beginning with the team’s first AMA Supercross event scheduled January 9.
This exceptional team of professional athletes is well known in both Supercross and Motocross. For the second year in a row, 21-year old Jeremy Martin recently won the 250 class Pro Motocross Championship title, alongside his teammate, 18-year old Cooper Webb who won the West Coast Supercross Championship title. An ecstatic 18-year old Aaron Plessinger earned the prestigious 250 class Rookie of the Year title in both Supercross and Motocross.
“These dedicated champion athletes are incredible and we are proud to renew our support for the team this year,” said Ken Warner, Vice President of Marketing for Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. “Time after time, we’ve seen these guys bring their best to every round of competition while working together as a team to support one another.”
This year’s team welcomes newcomers Alex Martin and Mitchell Harrison. The AMA Supercross season begins this Saturday at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium. For the full AMA Supercross schedule, visit http://www.amasupercross.com/events.aspx. For the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross schedule beginning in May, visit http://www.promotocross.com/mx/news/2016-lucas-oil-pro-motocross-championship-schedule-return-southwick.
