Mickey Thompson Again Backing The Bikes

Mickey Thompson Again Backing The Bikes

Company returns as title sponsor of the NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series.

Back by popular demand, the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series will be featured at 10 events during the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

“The Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Top Fuel Harley motorcycle category has quickly become one of the most exciting of the NHRA series,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA vice president and chief development officer. “Top Fuel Harley thrilled fans at events in 2019, and we look forward to another electrifying season.”

The Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Top Fuel Harley series features bikes capable of exceeding 220 mph, making it the fastest motorcycle racing action on the circuit. Races are often decided by thousandths of a second.

The 2020 Top Fuel Harley season will be contested at events held in Pomona 1, Feb. 6-9; Phoenix, Feb. 21-23; Charlotte 1, April 24-26; Topeka, June 12-14; Chicago, July 9-12; Brainerd, Aug. 13-16; Epping, Aug. 21-23; Indianapolis, Sept. 2-7; Reading, Sept. 17-20; and Dallas Oct. 15-18.

The 2020 season marks the fourth year Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has served as the title sponsor of the Top Fuel Harley series.

“We’ve produced drag motorcycle tires for more than 20 years and are proud to continue our relationship with the NHRA and support the riders, teams and fans who have helped make the Top Fuel Harley series such a success,” said Ken Warner, vice president of marketing at Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels.

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