SH Rallycross/DRR has announced WIX Filters as a primary sponsor for three races during the 2016 Red Bull Global Rallycross Supercar championship series. The No. 07 SH Racing Ford Fiesta, driven by Jeff Ward, will sport WIX livery on June 19 in Daytona, on Sept. 17 in Seattle and during the final weekend of the season in Los Angeles.
In addition, WIX, a sponsor of the team since its debut at the 2013 Los Angeles X Games, will serve as a major associate sponsor for the remaining races, providing filters to the team and branding for the Ford Fiesta.
“We’re thrilled to have WIX Filters back with us for a third season in Red Bull Global Rallycross,” said Dennis Reinbold, co-owner of SH Rallycross/DRR. “WIX has been, and will continue to be, a tremendously valued partner to our entire Rallycross operation. We are looking forward to competing all season in 2016 and want express our deepest gratitude to the entire team at WIX Filters for their trust and commitment to our Red Bull Global Rallycross programs.”
WIX Filters’ products include oil, air and fuel filters that have been track-tested and proven in all levels of stock car, dirt track, off-road and drag racing, the company states. WIX uses motorsports as a grueling testing ground for scenarios involving high temperatures, fluctuations in pressure and rapid breakdown of engine oil.
“Ward is a seasoned driver with remarkable racing experience, making him a perfect fit for WIX,” said Jennifer Gibson, brand manager for WIX Filters. “We’re excited to see his legacy and fan base grow as part of this series, and look forward to another season partnering with SH Rallycross/DRR.”
Ward was recently announced as the driver of the No. 07 Ford Fiesta ST for the 2016 Red Bull Global Rallycross season and is a member of both the Motorsports Hall of Fame and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. He is a three-time X Games medalist (two gold), has four top-five Indianapolis 500 finishes, two Super Moto championships and seven AMA Motocross championships. The 2016 season will be Ward’s first full-time Red Bull Global Rallycross season after making his series debut in 2015 with three starts.
“I am honored to be representing WIX for the 2016 season,” said Ward. “I look forward to continuing the success they have enjoyed with the team the last two seasons and competing for the championship this year.”
SH Rallycross/DRR is entering its fourth season and third full season (ran one race, the X Games Los Angeles in 2013). The team finished fourth in the championship standings the past two seasons. Last year, the team had its best season with four podium performances, including a win in Washington, D.C. It also was the only supercar team to make every main (final) event.
SH Rallycross/DRR previously announced that the No. 07 car will have primary sponsorship from MET-Rx at eight of 12 Red Bull GRC races this year and major associate backing from 360-degree video camera, 360fly Inc., for all 12 races.
The 2016 Red Bull Global Rallycross season opens May 21 in Phoenix.
