Thursday, December 15, 2022

MAKITA RETURNS AS WARNERT RACING SPONSOR FOR SNOCROSS NATIONAL TOUR

The 2022-2033 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Tour Extends Long-Term Partnership

December 15, 2022, La Mirada, CA – Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high-quality professional tools and accessories, is pleased to announce its return to Snocross as Title Sponsor for the Warnert Racing team as they compete in the 2022-2033 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Tour. Makita has been a long-time sponsor of Warnert and has been a vocal supporter of their success in recent seasons. The races can be seen live on the Flo Racing streaming service.

Makita is proud to provide the Warnert Racing technicians with the necessary XGT® cordless power tools from the Most Powerful System to keep the team at peak performance, even in the most challenging cold weather conditions. Makita has provided Warned Racing with selected XGT® tools to use for the 2022-2023 season. The XGT® System includes over 100+ tools and gives users one battery platform for a full range of equipment and tools including core handheld tools like impact drivers, drills, and more.

“Warnert consistently proves they are the team to beat. From the riders to the mechanics, and to the entire team, they are dedicated and committed to win,” said Brent Withey, vice president, brand marketing, Makita U.S.A., Inc. “After a strong season last year the team is coming back at full strength, so as a returning sponsor we can’t wait to get back to the races with the loyal fans who consistently come out in support. Makita Tools will be there, in the race shop and in the pits on cold race days, keeping this team on track and in a position to win.”

Off-Track Activities

Race fans are encouraged to go by the Makita booth at each race as there will be a chance to win an XGT® Brushless Combo Kit as well as Warnert Racing and Makita USA swag for giveaways. The Makita booth with include equipment and tool displays with a table that includes demos of XGT tools, Makita and Warnert merchandise for purchase, a Warnert Racing snowmobile on display, and will have representatives from the Warnert Race Team.

“We are truly privileged to represent and partner with Makita. Having the synergy between two premium brands -Makita and Skidoo- is an undeniable winning combination.” said Mark Warnert, co-owner of the team. “We look forward to this upcoming season with goals of more wins, more podiums, and more championships from our expanded lineup! We wouldn't be able to have these goals and expectations without our partnership with Makita!”

Makita U.S.A has a long history with Warnert Racing and is showing its support with a fully interactive display booth for fans that will be available at each stop of the Snocross Tour. Fans of both Makita and the Warnert Racing team are encouraged to visit and chat with representatives. Makita looks forward to more great racing and meeting the fans on race days.

AMSOIL Championship Snocross Tour

The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Tour starts December 16 in Fargo, North Dakota, and spans eight races making stops in South Dakota, Minnesota, New York, and Michigan, before making the final stop on April 1^st, 2023, in Dubuque, Iowa. The races are fan and family friendly with opportunities to get up close with the race teams with pit passes, on-site displays, merchandise giveaways and more.

For the 2022-2023 racing season, Makita is again returning as the Official Power Tool of the International Series of Champions (ISOC) Snocross. As the Official Tool of ISOC, fans will see Makita tools not only on display at all National events, but also being put to the test by ISOC staff as they build and manage the world’s most demanding racetracks.

Makita will be fully integrated into all races with on-site activation including demonstrations and displays, allowing Snocross fans to see the latest in Makita innovation. Makita has a long-standing partnership with ISOC, parent-company of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Tour.

About Warnert Racing

Warnert Racing is the premier team in professional Snocross racing and one of the sport’s pioneering “super teams.” The team is modeled after the most successful auto racing operations, managing the day-to-day operations of Snocross racers, including sponsorship, transportation, marketing, sled set-up, driver development and technology development. Find Warnert Racing on Instagram and Facebook @Warnertracing.

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, power equipment, pneumatics, and cleaning solutions that offer a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S.A. With over 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information about Makita U.S.A. call (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools.

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