Drag Illustrated Issue 132, May 2018 | Page 66

PRODUCTS & PRESS MICKEY THOMPSON RELEASES NEW SPORTSMAN S/R SKINNY FRONT RADIAL Drivers of high-horsepower late- model street cars can have a true drag race look and performance with the recently expanded Sports- man S/R front radial tire line from Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels. The skinny front tire solution for today’s heavy muscle cars, the Sportsman S/R front radial is now available in a 28X6.00R18LT size that carries up to 1,650 pounds per tire at 95 psi. Rated at load range F and approved for 4- to 5-inch- wide wheels, the tire pairs well with Mickey Thompson’s ET Street S/S & ET Street R (radial) rear tire lines for a top street performance com- bination. Particularly suited for modern high-performance street cars, the Sportsman S/R radial also offers de- (800) 208-1755 creased weight for easier launches and quicker ETs at the track. “Featuring a unique flamed tread pattern while providing a classic skinny tire appearance, the Sportsman S/R radial is a must-have for hot rodders and racers alike,” said Ken Warner, Vice President of Mickey Thompson. For more information, go to http://www.mickeythompsontires. com/street-tires/sportsman-s-r Meziere.com Water Pumps • Starters • Flexplates all crafted in the U.S.A. VP RACING FUELS SUPPORTS RPM REAL PRO MOD DRAG RACING VP Racing Fuels, Inc., today an- nounced they have signed a multi- year sponsor agreement with the REAL PRO MOD association. “I grew up watching racers like Pat Musi and Frank Manzo,” said Freddie Turza, VP Racing Fuels Technical Manager. “Getting to work with them at their shops and at the track is a great opportunity. I know my knowledge and experi- ence can be helpful to them and that’s one of the many advantages VP can offer customers that our competition can’t.” In addition to technical support VP participates in the NHRA Pro Mod Contingency Award Program. Pro Mod team owners and driv- ers created the RPM association to preserve and promote the future of 66 | D r a g I l l u s t r a t e d | DragIllustrated.com this type of drag racing, where sus- pended door race cars with more than 3,000 horsepower, travel the quarter mile in under six seconds and at speeds exceeding 250 MPH. “We’re excited that VP Racing Fuels is back with us for 2018,” of- fered RPM’s Danny Rowe. “They’ve been a strong supporter of Real Pro Mod since the beginning. They’ve been great to work with, always sup- ported us, been great to all the rac- ers and we’re really excited to have them back with RPM in 2018. From a personal standpoint, the quality is second to none.” For more information about VP and its products for consumers, enthusiasts, and racers visit vprac- ingfuels.com. Issue 132