Saturday, 29 November 2008 – Posted by Dean Neal
(Sydney, NSW) Fuchs Lubricants have announced a major sponsorship arrangement with one of ANDRA Championship Drag Racing’s marquee events, the USA Top Fuel Showdown at Sydney Dragway, on December 26th and 27th.
The Melbourne based lubricant specialists have take on the “presented by” rights, with the event to be known as Fuchs presents the USA Top Fuel Showdown. The move further strengthens Fuchs involvement in Australian Drag Racing.
“Fuchs has invested in drag racing for a number of years now. We believe it is so important to show support in Australian sport and we are confident that our involvement is helping to both encourage the growth of drag racing in Australia, as well as maximise commercial value for Fuchs. Each event that passes further strengthens our resolve that drag racing is well worth investing in and we will continue to do so in the future” said Fuchs’ Managing Director Wayne Hoiles.
The USA Top Fuel Showdown will see the likes of American top fueler Hillary Will, officially the world’s ‘fastest female’, after crossing the track timers at 315.49mph (508kmh) at an event in Richmond, Virginia earlier in the year.
She will have her work cut out for her when she takes on the Australians at Sydney Dragway, facing competitors such as Australian Top Fuel Champion Phil Read and a plethora of other top quality drag racers. Whichever way it goes, the results are sure to be spectacular!
Fuchs’ “presented by” rights is an extension of their already heavy involvement in Australian drag racing. Fuchs have been a long time sponsor of two teams competing at the USA Top Fuel Showdown – the Jim Read Racing and Lamattina Top Fuel Racing teams, as well as sponsoring events throughout the drag racing season, most recently, the Fuchs Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway. Their financial contributions have been pivotal in the success of the teams, who without sponsorship, would not be able to reach the high results they currently and consistently achieve.
“We at Fuchs believe our sponsorships are a mutually beneficial arrangement. Events like the USA Top Fuel Showdown are just another example of how drag racing is growing every year and how much exposure it is getting both at home and abroad. We are extremely proud to be a part of the growth of this sport and wish our teams the best of luck” finished Mr Hoiles.
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