Toyo Tires is the presenting sponsor of "Detroit vs. Imports" showdown. The event will take place on Saturday, September 23 at Milan Dragway in Detroit.According to Richard Schroeder, editor and publisher of Street Legal, this is the only event in the nation to specifically pit domestic vs. import sport compact cars. "There is always a lot of talk at sport compact events that American cars just can’t compete, and this event is designed to show that domestic cars really can run head-to-head with the imports," he says.
"With so much of the sport compact movement focused on the import side, this event is a great showcase for our own terrific American cars, and Toyo Tires is very pleased to be a part of that," says Earl Knoper, executive vice president, marketing, Toyo Tires (USA). "This sponsorship is just another example of our commitment to the performance market."
More than $5,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs during the one-day event. Aside from the drag racing showdown, the day will include Super Pro, Pro, Street and bike classes, as well as a burnout contest. Under the sponsorship agreement, Toyo will receive extensive event signage, booth space on the manufacturer’s midway and inclusion on all television, radio, print and on-site advertising for the series.
For more information about the series, contact Street Legal Imports at 909-861-0744, Milan Dragway at 734-439-7368 or Eagle Vista Productions at 909-861-0744.
Link for more info: www.toyo.com