Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Ford Racing partners with IHRA as major contingency sponsor in 2011

Norwalk, Ohio, February 16, 2011 – The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership with Ford Racing that will see the popular car manufacturer take on the role as a major contingency sponsor for the 2011 season.


Ford Racing will be posting for Ford bodies and engines at all IHRA Nitro Jam and Summit Pro-Am events this season. With the addition of Ford Racing the IHRA contingency program continues to flourish with new sponsors coming on board on a regular basis.


"We are thrilled to welcome Ford Racing to the IHRA family and I look forward to having Ford involved with some of the best sportsman racing in the country," said Kurt Oberholtzer, IHRA Director of Contingency and Sales. "The IHRA contingency program continues to see positive growth and we are happy to provide the racers with great perks for racing with the IHRA. I feel this partnership is the start of an exciting relationship that will only further benefit the racers."


Complete details regarding the IHRA's partnership with Ford Racing will be announced in the coming weeks. Check back with www.ihra.com for more information or visit www.fordracing.com to learn more about Ford's great line of products and services.