Pirelli Pledging Full Support For Ford Focus Cup

For Immediate Distribution Oct 01, 2008

The first round of Ford Focus Cup will start in Zhuhai International Circuit on October 4th & 5th, 2008.

Ford Focus Cup has been an eye-catcher since day one. The recently concluded Ford Focus Cup Driver Selection Day has drawn much attention and is becoming the guarantee of marketing program effectiveness for its project partners.

In order to strengthen the Ford Focus Cup Series, FRD, the event executive partner reached an important agreement with the worldwide renowned tyre brand----Pirelli. Pirelli will pledge full support for 2008 Ford Focus Cup. The event promoter manager said:” As a new race series, we are very glad to have big brand like Pirelli on the team. We are working on promoting the series to further enhance its market influence to reach a win-win situation with our partners.” He also indicated that they are probing into the further cooperative feasibility.

Ford Focus Cup will bring excitement as the supporting race in China Circuit Championship (CCC). Let's count on an excellent performance from Ford Focus Cup drivers.

Background Information:

With its headquarter in Milan, Italy and 24 factories in 12 countries around the world, Pirelli is now the world's fifth largest operator in terms of turnover on the tyre market. Pirelli celebrated its centenary last year. Within this market, Pirelli Tyre focuses in particular on high-end segments and international motorsports. Pirelli has been spoken highly of by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for its continuing involvement in motorsports and high performance tyres.

For more info please go to FRD website: http://www.FRDsports.com