BRAINERD, Minn. APi Supply Lifts, one of the largest aerial work platform equipment dealers in the Midwest, is now a track sponsor at Brainerd International Raceway, track officials announced today. This agreement makes APi Supply Lifts the Official Aerial Platform Supplier of BIR, and gives the company significant exposure at the track this season through signage. Its equipment will also be used by ESPN2 during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Aug. 7-10. “We are very happy to have APi on board as our newest sponsor,” said Scott Quick, BIR’s Vice President of Operations. “We like the fact that APi is a homegrown company that sells and rents high-quality equipment. They have an excellent reputation in the marketplace and their management has been a real pleasure to work with.” “We are extremely excited for the opportunity to be a part of the BIR team!” said Wayne Berry, President of APi Supply Lifts. “I have complete confidence in our ability to provide the highest level of service and product quality to our customers. We will demonstrate that Scott made a great decision in making APi Supply Lifts the Official Aerial Platform Supplier of BIR.” Established in 1977 and headquartered in Minneapolis, APi Supply Lifts offers aerial work platform rentals, sales, service and training through its dealer network in Iowa, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin and Minnesota, including a new dealership in Nisswa, Minn. Its inventory includes more than 700 rental units with brand names such as Snorkel, JLG, SkyJack, Genie Industries and BilJax. Now in its 40th season, Brainerd International Raceway is one of North America’s largest racetracks, featuring a world-class quarter-mile drag strip, a three-mile, 10-turn road course, 500 acres of rustic camping, 164 full service RV sites and 12 on-site condos. BIR will open a new 2.5 mile road course this fall. BIR is about 120 miles north of the Twin Cities. Visit www.BrainerdRaceway.com.