Tag: Mickey Thompson

  • Mickey Thompson Wins the 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires

    Mickey Thompson Wins the 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires

    Rory Ward pilots the legendary Mickey Thompson “Challenger IV” to its first win!

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    Rory Ward piloted the legendary Mickey Thompson “Challenger IV” car to its first ever win at the 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires. The last race that that the “Challenger IV” competed in prior to its resurrection was the 1980 Mint 400 where it was only able to complete one lap. (more…)

  • NEW M/T METAL SERIES REAR JEEP JK BUMPERS NOW AVAILABLE FROM MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS

    NEW M/T METAL SERIES REAR JEEP JK BUMPERS NOW AVAILABLE FROM MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS

    MT-RearBumpers-Jeep(1Meg)STOW, OH – May 27, 2014 – Made in the U.S., the new M/T Metal Series bumpers from Mickey Thompson offer extremely durable, lightweight, modular construction in a classic black, two-stage powder coat finish.

    The rear bumper, a complement to the modular front bumper introduced several months ago, includes an optional tire carrier that swings out with the tailgate for easy, one-handed operation along with integrated rock light ports and welded ¾-inch D-ring mounts. And, the tailgate operation is specially designed to lock in the open position when the vehicle is on an uneven surface. (more…)

  • MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AT THIS YEAR’S SEMA SHOW

    MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AT THIS YEAR’S SEMA SHOW

    Mickey Thompson - 50 yearsSTOW, OH – Oct. 31, 2013 – Founded by the legendary Mickey Thompson and friend Gene McMannis in 1963, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) will celebrate 50 years of innovation and product excellence during the 2013 SEMA Show.

    Make plans to visit booth 43035, South Hall, lower level. (more…)

  • Traxxas Joins Stadium SUPER Trucks with Two Truck Team

    ssttraxxas-ce60130ecb4909e9a415debb3762a407Charlotte, N.C. (February 20, 2013) – Traxxas®, the Fastest Name in Radio Control® has announced their commitment to a two-truck franchise for the inaugural 2013 season of Robby Gordon OFF-ROAD’s Stadium SUPER Trucks (SST), becoming the first official multi-truck team.

    Robby Gordon OFF-ROAD’s Stadium SUPER Trucks is a new breed of live off-road racinginjecting new life into the stadium truck concept created by legendary racer Mickey Thompson. Robby Gordon’s new vision of Stadium racing pits specially engineered, 650 horsepower off-road trucks against each other side-by-side on grueling dirt tracks with a non-stop stream of huge jumps, crossovers, and tight corners. The 2013 season will be comprised of 12 heart-pounding, action-packed events in the greatest stadium venues across North America. (more…)