Ridetime! is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring Ray Thibedeau for 2009 in the Championship Cup Series Southwest Region and for selected Masters of the Mountains series. Ray was the overall points champion for CCS/SW in 2007 and just repeated for 2008. Riding his 2008 Yamaha R6, Ray will be using Michelin’s newest tires as well as VP Racing Fuels in his quest to earn a third consecutive overall championship. Ridetime! manager Cory Stem said of the recent deal, “It took some hard work from a lot of people to get Ray on board. We are very happy to have him and look forward to a great 2009 for Ray and Ridetime!” Details of the contract were not disclosed per Ridetime! policy. Ridetime! owner Steve Aycock says, “Having a champion represent our shop should be very good for us and Michelin. Thanks to Dale Kieffer (Racers Edge) for helping on the tire side of things and making that deal happen for us.” About Ridetime! LLC Ridetime! LLC is an independent motorcycle shop in Phoenix, AZ that has supported local roadracing since opening its doors. Ridetime! offers full service, used sales and also has parts and accessories for all dirt, street, ATV/UTV machines and also offers paint and bodywork for them as well. Ridetime! is the Michelin Road Racing tire vendor for Arizona and the authorized VP Racing Fuels vendor for CCS/SW. www.ridetime.net About Michelin Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelin.com) employs more than 22,300 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 17 locations. About VP Racing Fuels VP Racing Fuels has manufactured the best fuels for motorsports since 1975. With more than 60 unique blends, VP has fueled champions in virtually every racing category and class — from circle track, drag racing and road racing to off-road, off-shore and even airplane racing. In race venues not controlled by a fuel rule, VP consistently fuels more winners than any other American fuel company.