Atchison seeks sponsor

Erickson Manufacturing not to renew sponsorship

Marine City Michigan: Erickson Manufacturing will not renew its sponsorship of Rob Atchison’s Alcohol Funny Car Team past 2008. “Our objective when we signed Atchison Racing was to increase our name recognition and market share in the industry. With three consecutive World Championships and two runner up finishes in the last five years that goal has certainly been accomplished. Rob, his family and the entire team have been great ambassadors for Erickson Manufacturing on and off the track. Once this decision was made we wanted to give Rob lots of time to explore opportunities for 2009.” stated Brent Erickson, President of Erickson Manufacturing.

“Our association with Erickson Manufacturing has been great.” stated 3 time World Champion Rob Atchison. “I feel that Brent, Connie and the entire Erickson family have become an extension of my own family. With Erickson’s support we have a strong foundation that we will continue to build upon. We appreciate that Brent gave us advance notice of the company decision. This additional time will help us to secure the funding necessary to continue to run the IHRA circuit in 2009 and beyond.”