Valerie Thompson Racing
Valerie Thompson secures NHRA Pro Stock
Motorcycle Partnership
with Team Marines Racing
SCOTTSDALE,
Ariz. – Two-time Bonneville land speed record holder and
current Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Valerie Thompson has announced
a partnership agreement with Team Marines Racing (TMR). The deal
struck with Team Marines will help generate additional marketing
value for Thompson’s sponsors by providing associations
with active duty, retired and future Marines and their families.
The agreement will also help to generate revenues for the Wounded
Warrior Project and the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, two programs
that exist to provide support to those who serve and preserve
our freedoms.
“I could not be more excited about joining Team Marines
Racing,” said Thompson, who competed in four NHRA Full Throttle
Drag Racing Series events in 2008. “Our team has been looking
for ways to give back to the Military and their families, which
makes this a perfect fit. Their dedication and service to our
country speaks for itself. We are proud to support the Wounded
Warrior Project and the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.”
Team Marines Racing Chief Strategy Officer, Chip Dykes added,
“We are very excited to add Valerie Thompson to the Team
Marines Racing family and look forward to developing a strong
partnering relationship with her team. Adding an experienced rider
like Valerie brings great value and excitement to the Team Marines
Racing program. We look forward to developing partnering relationships
with key sponsors”.
Sidelined for the first four races of the 2009 season, which
she searches for the proper funding, Thompson has been making
weekly appearances and displays with her Buell V-twin Pro Stock
Motorcycle while meeting with prospective marketing partners.
Thompson’s new association with Team Marines Racing brings
significant added value to VTR's racing program and will allow
potential sponsors to enjoy the benefits of a strong relationship
with American military servicemen and women. Thompson is currently
seeking marketing partners for the remainder of the 2009 season
and beyond.
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