2/4/2011
Sprint Source
Silva Motorsports Welcomes Makita Industrial Power Tools Aboard in 2011
As the 2011 season approaches, Silva Motorsports is proud to welcome Makita Industrial Power Tools as the latest addition to a list of great sponsors.
“Two years ago we put this deal together with only a few core supporters,” said Silva Motorsports driver, Shane Stewart. “Today it is a very good feeling to have all of these partners to help us do what we love.”
Makita is no stranger to motorsports as they are a very prominent sponsor of many forms of competitive racing, and Silva Motorsports is excited to be with them as they make the jump to Sprint Car racing.
Brent Withey, Makita Director of Brand Marketing says, "It is awesome for the Makita brand now to be associated with Sprint Car Racing since Makita’s commitment to competitive racing, the fans and the teams continues to grow each year.”
“We support the sports that support the Makita brand. We know these racing fans are the real deal and they appreciate leading product innovation and power tools engineered for the demands on jobsite and at the track.”
Located in La Mirada, California, Makita has nearly 100 years of experience in advanced motor design. Makita uses the latest innovation to engineer and manufacture the best power tools in the world. Makita Power Tools have more power and less weight, and are more compact and more efficient than any other. At jobsites around the world, professional users are dumping the old, getting the new and gearing-up with Makita. Makita offers more solutions for the professional trade and professional race teams. For more information on Makita Industrial Power Tools check out www.makita.com.
Silva Motorsports is also teaming up with OMP for its driver safety equipment. OMP Racing has been in existence for the past 38 years, began in Italy, and has since expanded and now has offices in Miami, Florida. Passion for motorsports was the driving force behind the creation of OMP. Today OMP Racing is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of racing safety equipment accessories with a catalog of over 4,500 different items including the newly launched OMP Sport line - www.OMPsport.com.
Aside from Makita Industrial Power Tools and OMP, Silva Motorsports is also proud to continue to partner with ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK, Lucas Oil Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, Pro Bilt Construction, Palmero Properties, Cross Creek Trucking, Finley Farms, Car and Fleet, Race Gear X, McColloch’s RV, Shift Creative, Amerikote, XYZ, Hoosier Tire, Pro, Banshee Graphics, Dan Olson Products, K&N Filters, RE Technologies, Rod End Supply, Schoenfeld Headers, Butlerbuilt Seats, and Seven Industries.
The ROCKSTAR/MAKITA/A.R.T. #57 is set to take the first green flag of the season on Wednesday February 9, 2011 at Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, California for the Lucas Oil ASCS National series opener.
For more information on Shane, and the latest merchandise please visit www.shanestewart.com.
Submitted By: Petersen Media
