TUCKER ROCKY DISTRIBUTING JOINS THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL AS OFFICIAL SUPPLIER TO PERFORMANCE TRACK RIDING PROGRAM DUBLIN, OH TrueSports, Inc., owners and operators of The Mid-Ohio School and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, announced a new partnership with Tucker Rocky Distributing. Tucker Rocky joins as the Official Track Gear Provider of The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding (PTR) program. All track coaches will be outfitted with Twist of Fate leathers from the Speed & Strength brand. Additionally, Tucker Rocky will provide a limited number of suits available for riders to rent for the day at all PTR dates throughout the year. “We are proud to work with such an esteemed organization as The Mid-Ohio School. As one of the nation’s largest power sports aftermarket parts and accessory distributors, we consider it a privilege,” commented Rick Dorfmeyer regional sales manager for Tucker Rocky Distributing. “The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding program is the perfect venue to demonstrate the quality and value of our apparel. We’re thrilled to have the track coaches wear the Speed & Strength Twist of Fate one-piece suit,” said Bruce Parker, brand manager and founder of the Speed & Strength brand. As part of the affiliation with The Mid-Ohio School, Tucker Rocky Distributing will host over 100 of its dealers at an exclusive riding event at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The partnership between the two companies is an initial one-year agreement for the 2010 PTR season. “Tucker Rocky joining The Mid-Ohio School and the Performance Track Riding program is a great addition to our growing list of partners. Our track coaches and participants will be thrilled to wear leathers from the Speed & Strength line. Tucker Rocky is at the top of its class in providing its high quality products to motorcycle enthusiasts, and it’s what we aspire to achieve with our PTR offerings,” said Steve Bidlack, The Mid-Ohio School Director. Tucker Rocky Distributing is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX and operates seven distribution centers spanning from California to Florida. Tucker Rocky also exports products to distributors and dealers throughout the world. Tucker Rocky is a wholesale distributor and does not sell retail. For more information on the dealer nearest you, visit www.powersportrider.com. The Mid-Ohio School provides professional driving and riding instruction to drivers and motorcyclists of all skill levels. The school’s 16 automobile courses include Defensive Driving, High Performance and Racing programs. The motorcycle side features three Performance Track Riding formats. Students enjoy classroom sessions, skill drills, expert private instruction and lapping on the same track that challenges the world’s top racers. In 17 seasons, The Mid-Ohio School has 35,600 graduates, including 11,400 teenagers. For more information or to enroll, visit www.midohioschool.com. More, from another press release issued by Mid-Ohio Sports car Course: THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL ADDS DUNLOP TIRE CORPORATION AS PARTNER TO PERFORMANCE TRACK RIDING PROGRAM DUBLIN, OH TrueSports, Inc., owners and operators of The Mid-Ohio School and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, announced an enhanced affiliation with Dunlop Tire Corporation for its Performance Track Riding (PTR) program for two years through the end of 2011. After being the presenting sponsor of the Honda Super Cycle Weekend for nearly two decades, Dunlop has expanded its partnership with TrueSports, Inc. to include The Mid-Ohio School. Dunlop motorcycle tires will now be available for sale through The Mid-Ohio School at its PTR events. The Dunlop Q2s and D211 GPA GPs will be specially priced for PTR customers. These discounted prices are a special benefit from The Mid-Ohio School to offer one-stop, affordable shopping. Each participant will be allowed to purchase one set per PTR track date attended. In addition to sales, this will also include tire service at nearly all PTR dates. “We see this as a natural extension of our long time relationship with TrueSports, Inc. and Mid Ohio Sports Car Course,” said Amateur Roadrace and Schools Manager Les Washbon. “Dunlop has always tried to encourage motorcycle rider training and education. We feel The Mid-Ohio School’s PTR program will meet this goal.” “Dunlop has been a loyal supporter of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for years, and we’re excited it decided to expand that partnership to The Mid-Ohio School,” said Steve Bidlack, The Mid-Ohio School Director. “Being able to supply our customers with outstanding tire sales and service at our PTR events as part of this agreement really stretches the program to a full service track day.” Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S. and the only manufacturer of motorcycle tires in North America. With North American operations headquartered in Buffalo, NY, Dunlop has been making and selling high-quality tires in the U.S. since 1923. For more information, visit www.dunlopmotorcycle.com. The Mid-Ohio School provides professional driving and riding instruction to drivers and motorcyclists of all skill levels. The school’s 16 automobile courses include Defensive Driving, High Performance and Racing programs. The motorcycle side features three Performance Track Riding formats. Students enjoy classroom sessions, skill drills, expert private instruction and lapping on the same track that challenges the world’s top racers. In 17 seasons, The Mid-Ohio School has 35,600 graduates, including 11,400 teenagers. For more information or to enroll, visit www.midohioschool.com.