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Toyo Tires become Main Partner of Rallycross Italia

25 Apr 2019

Toyo Tires announces that it has signed a two year agreement to be the Main Partner of the Rallycross Italia Championship. Toyo Tires manufactures high performance car tires which provide excellent handling and grip, both for the track and the highway. From the road legal Proxes R888R track tire to the Ultra High performance Proxes Sport for the highway, Toyo Tires provide performance wherever it is needed.

The Italian Rallycross championship is contested over 6 rounds, commencing on April 21 at Maggiora Offroad Arena. The championship shares one round with the Austrian Championship which takes place at the Wachauring in Austria. During the partnership, Toyo Tires will become a familiar presence at both the circuits and in published media as they develop the co-operation.

Fabio Merli, Managing Director of Toyo Tire Italia, welcomed the partnership stating “Through our Japanese technology, Toyo Tires has established a strong reputation for performance and quality in Italy. The partnership with Rallycross Italia strengthens this position by associating our brand with the highly skilled and technically demanding nature of the championship.”

Senior European Marketing Manager, Mike Rignall also hailed the new partnership with the Italian championship saying” This latest collaboration brings to five the number of Rallycross championships we are partners with in Europe. We have working closely with the drivers across these championships to learn what they need in order to develop tires for both racing and the road.”

The connection with Rallycross Italia is the latest in a program of partnerships in Rallycross, throughout Europe. Toyo Tires already partner with The British Rallycross Championship, The British Clubman’s Rallycross Championship, The German Rallycross Championship and The Portuguese Rallycross championship. For more information, please visit www.toyotires.eu

For information about the Italian Rallycross Championship please visit: www.rxitalia.com/

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