Maxxis Tire Co. released in 2007 an all new drift specific tire that provides ultimate grip, control and smoke. The Maxxis MA-Z1 Drift is fast becoming the tire of choice of the top professional drifting teams and is now available for purchase online. The online store, hosted by Braille Auto Racing will provide Maxxis tires for racers and consumers through the www.maxxisdrifttires.com web site.

The sport of drifting is continuing to grow and to aid in this growth Maxxis Tire has provided the highest contingency program for 2007. From grassroots to professional drifting money is available to racers that use Maxxis tires and place in the top portion of their field. Maxxis tires along with MaxxisDriftTires.com will provide support to the D1GP, Formula D, NOPI Drift, Drift Fury & Formula D Pro Am series. Almost $100,000 dollars is being paid back to racers through an amazing contingency program.


Maxxis tires are fast becoming the choice of top teams in Formula D and NOPI Drift series. Chris Foresburg, with a win in Atlanta Formula D and currently 2nd in the points & Blake Fuller whom has been the driver to beat in NOPI Drift Series both have found the benefits of the performance of the Maxxis MA-Z1 Drift tires. Both drivers note the ability to control the vehicle and the long-life of the tires make the tire very progressive and a great value. The Maxxis MA-Z1 Drift tire benefits from increased grip levels and additional smoke production, both very important with the judges and the fans in the sport of drifting. Currently the MA-Z1 Drift is available in popular 18” tire sizes and legal for all major forms of drifting.

MaxxisDriftTires.com will also be offering the Maxxis MA-Z1 High Performance Tires and the Maxxis MA-V1 All Season Performance Tires. These tires are available at a lower cost than the MA-Z1 Drift and provide a great value to the racer looking to have a long lasting drift tire and take advantage of the contingency payouts provided. These models also are available in many different sizes to allow the driver to select the set up that best suits their needs. The MA-Z1 have been noted as the best choice for high temperature courses or for events held in the rain. Available in 15” to 19” tire sizes these tires will prove to be available for almost any drift set up.


MaxxisDriftTires.com is a subsidiary of Braille LLC, which owns and operates Braille Auto Racing, Braille Batteries, Braille Seats, SidewaysSchool and Braille Auto Development. Based in Sarasota, FL Braille LLC focuses on products for motorsports, OEM and street based product applications and driver education. For more information go online to www.brailleauto.com

Maxxis has its U.S. headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia, with other U.S. facilities in California and Texas. Internationally, Maxxis has facilities in Taiwan, China, Thailand, Japan, Germany, and Canada. Worldwide, Maxxis employs more than 15,000 people, with distribution in over 130 countries.