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Peak renews with Zizzo Racing through 2013

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Zizzo Racing has expanded its NHRA Top Fuel relationship with Old World Industries and its Peak brand through the 2013 season.

The agreement with the team and its driver, T.J. Zizzo, includes an expanded schedule of at least 22 events and increased activation with the team through the 2013 season. Zizzo will make his 2012 debut at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals presented by NAPAFilters.com March 8-11.

"T.J. continues to be a great ambassador for our Peak brand,” said Peak Director of Sports and Event Marketing Brian Bohlander. “He’s focused on performance, and his engaging personality and accessibility to the fans is quickly making him an NHRA favorite.”

“I’m ready to race,” said Zizzo. “The Zizzo Racing crew is pumped up too. We’re taking things to the next level, and I’m thrilled to have the strong support of Peak.”

Zizzo will work with numerous local and national charities this year. He will focus on building awareness of charities aligned with his personal interests, including outreaches that benefit animals and youth. Information regarding Zizzo’s scheduled appearances and plans for the dragster to carry charity logos at specific races will be promoted via Facebook and Twitter and at ZizzoRacing.com.

To purchase tickets to the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals presented by NAPAFilters.com, log on to www.NHRATix.com.

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