Funrise Toys, manufacturer of TONKA branded products under license from Hasbro® has returned as a sponsorship partner with Team Lucas for this year's Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series with increased on-site event participation, as well as significant exposure on CBS, CBS Sports Network and MAVTV.
TONKA Motorsports is looking to leave an even bigger impression during this year's season in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. Funrise will continue its sponsorship with Pro 2 driver, Myan Spaccarelli and is excited to announce the addition of veteran driver, Eric Barron to the Tonka Off-Road race team, competing in the Pro 4 class racing TONKA Toyota branded trucks equipped with Toyota motors.
In addition to Spaccarelli and Barron, Pro Lite and Pro Buggy driver, Taylor Atchison will add two more TONKA-branded race vehicles to the team as he competes in both classes.
"Tonka Motorsports' presence both on the track and off will add an increased level of excitement for fans of all ages" Funrise Vice-President of Marketing, Kathy Hawk said. "Each year TONKA has been involved with the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, the company has been delighted with the positive reception from race fans" said Hawk.
Families visiting Lucas Oil Off-Road Races can also expect areas set up for the littlest race fans to play. At each event on this year's calendar, kids receive free admission to TONKA's Fun Zone where they can play in the dirt with toy replicas of the vehicles they see racing. In addition, upon entry, each child 12 and under receives a "Spin N Win" ticket for one lucky spin for great TONKA prizes. Kids will receive a goody bag with stickers, TONKA Team Member Adventure and Pit Passes which allow kids and their parents to get up close and personal with their favorite TONKA Off-Road race team drivers.
"We will continue setting up TONKA Fun Zones at each race as a destination where kids can play in sand pits and get hands on with TONKA toys," Hawk said. "We also will have a 15-foot inflatable dump truck stationed on track, and will be selling Tonka Off-Road vehicles at all events. We are always happy to be able to provide a destination where kids and parents come to play with TONKAs between races. They always leave with a smile."
Lucas Oil Executive Vice President Bob Patison said: "TONKA's presence at Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series events further bolsters the family-friendly atmosphere of races. It's great having the company back on board in 2015 because TONKA offers great at-track activities for our youngest race fans."
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