M/T's Carl Robinson with X275's Matt and John Sears.

The exciting X275 drag radial series has made headlines all winter long as shot man John Sears has positioned it to reach even greater heights in the new year. Part of that process has been the addition of several new series sponsors, along with returning marketing partners such as Mickey Thompson Performance Tires and Wheels.

Sears and company announced today that Mickey Thompson has once again signed on as an official series sponsor of the series. After a successful first season of involvement with X275 and as one of the leading supplier of radial tires to racers in the series, Mickey Thompson will continue their support to racers with contingency  and year end awards for those racers utilizing M/T tires in the class.

In 2010, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires and Wheels joined with the fledgling series at the Maryland International Raceway and Virginia.

Motorsports Park, providing contingency support and new tires to competitors running the MT ET Street Radial II tires. Many said racers recorded wins and runner-up finishes throughout the season.

Following a breakout first season last year, X275 looks to grow exponentially in 2011 with the recent addition of several new racetracks and venues to the mix, along with the announcement of the King of X275 Challenge that will crown a year end champion in the class.