Veteran NHRA drag racer David Baca announced the renewed support of international freight forwarder Mach 1 Global Services Inc. as primary sponsor of his Top Fuel dragster in the elite NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.

After more than a year away from the sport, Baca recently announced his return to straight-line racing. He bannered Mach 1 Global Services on his race car in the past, so the relationship is one that's comfortable for both parties.

"Mach 1 Global Services and I have always had a great relationship, and it’s great to make our reentry into NHRA competition together," Baca said. "I’m very happy to be able to bring such a great sponsor back to the sport and can’t wait to see the success we will generate together in 2009."

Mach 1 Global Services, which sponsored Baca in 2006, agreed the time was right to rekindle the relationship with Baca.

"There isn't another sport that we’ve been involved with that has been more warmly received or generated more enthusiasm among our clients and employees than NHRA Drag Racing and David Baca's race team," said Mach 1 Global Services' newly named CEO Jamie Entzminger. "He’s known for his talent, speed, precision, style, and his magnetic personality -- all traits that tie in well with our own branding.

David Baca also ran under the Mach 1 colors during the 2006 NHRA season.

"It works out well for us because many of the tracks the NHRA tour visits are in close proximity to our domestic offices or are in the major markets of clients we serve, which allows us to maximize the return on our investment by enjoying the races with clients and staff throughout the country, not just in our homestate."

Mach 1 Global Services sponsored John Force's fleet of Funny Cars in the past.

"We took a year off from our sponsorship involvement with the NHRA to make significant investments in our technology platforms to provide total visibility to our customers' supply chain, but now we are excited to get back to the track," Entzminger said. "We transport freight from Point A to Point B expeditiously, and we are confident Baca will do exactly that on the track in 2009 -- start to finish line."

Because Baca owns his own business and the race shop is on his property in Brentwood, Calif., he has been able to maintain his entire racing operation. With his dedicated, all-volunteer crew, Baca expects big things right away, beginning at this weekend's National Time Trials test session at Firebird Int'l Raceway in Phoenix.

"There is no reason we can't compete with the big dogs out there," said Baca, who plans to enter at least 10 national events this year. "We have the equipment, the sponsor, the crew, and, most importantly, the heart to get this car into the winner’s circle. We wouldn’t be able to make this happen without Mach 1, and I hope they get everything they need and then some out of this relationship and continue to grow with us."