Rome, Ga. – Pirelli Tire is now accepting resumes for rider support through December 1, 2008 from off-road racers. Pirelli Tire will provide support at all major off-road motocross events, including Monster Energy Supercross and the Toyota AMA Motocross Championship.

Pirelli’s line of Scorpion MX Tires has helped position some of the world’s top motocross racers atop the podium in the 2008 season. Most recently, Pirelli Tire-backed Sherri Cruse earned a silver medal in the inaugural ‘Women’s Moto-X’ event at X-Games 14. This type of support will expand during the 2009 season and beyond.

“Pirelli Tire is enjoying a great season in the respective off-road racing championships,” said Josh Whitmire, Pirelli’s MX Manager. “We look forward to providing support to both amateur and professional racers in 2009.

Racers interested in support from Pirelli Tire should send their resumes to: 100 Pirelli Dr. Rome, GA 30161 Attn: 2009 Off Road Sponsorship. Resumes received after December 1, 2008 will not be considered.

Pirelli Tire North America specializes in manufacturing and marketing high-performance tires for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, ATV’s and motorsports. An industry leader in technology and quality, Pirelli operates its highly advanced Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) in Rome, Georgia, to better serve the American OEM and Replacement markets. For more information please visit: www.us.pirelli.com.