Toyo Sponsors Oxford University's Motorsport
Foundation (OUMF)
29 Mar 07
Emily Henry
Contributing Writer
Toyo Tire Company has struck a sponsorship deal with
The Oxford Universities Motorsport Foundation. OUMF is a
student initiative that was founded in July 2005 and
provides 'hands-on' practical experience of motorsport
to the students of Oxford. The aim of the Foundation is
to bridge the increasing skills gap that is threatening
all engineering and manufacturing industries in the
United Kingdom.
As a sponsor, Toyo will provide the automotive stars of
tomorrow with a head start. The Company will be
providing the rubber for the students' latest projects,
which include a rapid Golf Mk2 GTI and a restored Alfa
Romeo 1750 GTV racer. Hopefully, these talented men and
women will have a competitive edge in their push for the
forthcoming season, thanks to the Toyo Company’s
sponsorship. The Oxford Universities Motorsport
Foundation is planning on a busy year, with appearances
already booked at blue-chip events like the Goodwood
Revival and Race Retro in Warwickshire.
OUMF is described as an independent, pan university
student initiative. The foundation was founded as a
means to encourage the skills developed through
practical engineering via the medium of motor racing.
Diverse disciplines are tackled through the project,
including hill-climbing, road rallying and circuit
racing. Owing to the comprehensive experience, students
involved quickly learn the art of car preparation. OUMF
has been praised for the valuable experience that
students gain and for the valuable skill base of able
enthusiasts that will benefit the industry for years to
come.
Toyo’s European Marketing and Strategy Manager Mike
Rignall, enthusiastically explained the latest
partnership: "We’re delighted to be involved in
supporting this brilliant organisation," he said. "We
have long been a passionate supporter of Motorsport at
grass-roots level – and this allows us to do our little
bit to help nurture the next Gordon Murray or Ross
Brawn. Keep an eye on this lot!"
The Oxford Motorsport Foundation has expressed its
gratitude to Toyo Tires for recognising the urgent need
for motivated up and comers and for sponsoring
enthusiastic students in their endeavours in the
Motorsport industry.
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