SHAKESPEARE, ONTARIO (July 3, 2008)- Mechanix Wear, an innovator in high performance gloves will once again adorn the side of the Schippling Motorsports dragster. This season marks the fourth year for this successful association.

“Mechanix Wear is becoming synonymous with our team,” said T.J. Schippling, the driver of the Lucas Oil/ Dixie Chopper dragster. “We began this partnership prior to the 2005 season but our team has always relied on the comfort and safety Mechanix Wear’s gloves provide.”

Schippling went on to add, “Mechanix Wear gloves have become the most important tool in each of our tool boxes. Whether it’s at the shop fabricating parts and servicing the car, or when we are at the track preparing the car for the next round, our team is wearing their product.”

The Mechanix Wear logo has been present in a large associate space on the side of the Lucas Oil/ Dixie Chopper dragster. New for this season, a small logo has been placed on the cars windshield for close-up photographic situations. A link to the official Mechanix Wear website is available through the banner ad on tjschippling.com.

Mechanix Wear started in 1991 with the Original Glove. Their gloves have been requested by every type of high profile motorsports team. Through their motorsports exposure and Mechanix Wear’s commitment to it’s intended use, mechanics, technicians, construction workers, Do-It-Yourselfers, industrial safety, emergency services, and military personal all benefit from their products.

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