{"id":3002,"date":"2013-01-02T15:11:37","date_gmt":"2013-01-02T14:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/?p=3002"},"modified":"2013-01-02T15:22:37","modified_gmt":"2013-01-02T14:22:37","slug":"maxxis-puts-the-spotlight-on-motorsport-at-autosport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/index.php\/maxxis-puts-the-spotlight-on-motorsport-at-autosport\/3002","title":{"rendered":"Maxxis puts the spotlight on motorsport at Autosport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maxxis returns to Autosport International at Birmingham\u2019s NEC (10-13 January, 2013) where it will\u00a0 be showing off its latest products and highlighting the brand\u2019s highly successful motorsport links \u2013 not least with an adrenaline-pumping drift demonstration by Team Japspeed, winners of the constructor\u2019s title in the 2012 Maxxis British Drift Championship.<br \/>\n<!--more--><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/index.php\/maxxis-puts-the-spotlight-on-motorsport-at-autosport\/3002\/maxxis-4\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3009\" title=\"Maxxis\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Maxxis-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Maxxis-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Maxxis-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Maxxis-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Maxxis will be showcasing its high performance, 4&#215;4, van and motorcycle tyres and is using motorsport as the central theme for its stand, which will incorporate exciting car and bike displays, including a Polaris racing quad bike, Maxxis-sponsored Tim Coronel\u2019s 4&#215;4 buggy from the Dakar Rally, a vehicle from the King of the Valleys 4&#215;4 endurance event and the new look Team Japspeed drift cars.<\/p>\n<p>The drift outfit will take the wraps off the exciting new car that Paul \u2018Smokey\u2019 Smith \u2013 reigning Maxxis British Drift Champion in the hotly contested Super Pro class \u2013 will campaign in 2013, and unveil the new liveries its vehicles will sport next season.\u00a0 Autosport visitors will be able to get up close to the cars and catch up with Team Japspeed\u2019s driver quartet, including Boyzone legend Shane Lynch \u2013 when they are not demonstrating their amazing car control skills and the superior grip and reliability of the MAZ1 Drift tyre in the Autosport Live Action Arena that is.<\/p>\n<p>The Maxxis stand will also feature a dealer zone dedicated to distribution, where trade visitors will be able to find out more about Maxxis products, the profit opportunities associated with the brand and the company\u2019s successful relationships with Stapleton\u2019s Tyre Services, the exclusive distributor of Maxxis passenger car, van and 4&#215;4 tyres in the UK, and Tyrecall, Maxxis distributor for Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/index.php\/maxxis-puts-the-spotlight-on-motorsport-at-autosport\/3002\/sony-dsc-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3017\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Maxxis-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Maxxis-21.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Maxxis-21-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Maxxis-21-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nMaxxis calendars will be on sale to the general public for the first time at Autosport International, while show 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