Hmm, note sure what thats about, Robs gone home now, here is the article in full tonight :
As sponsors for the EDC, Toyo Tyres continues its support of the Drifting community where possible and a new structure of tyre supply has now been included for 2008 with regards drivers entered into EDC wishing to use Toyo's.
EDC has put together a deal with Toyo for all EDC drivers for tyre supply. Whilst Toyo does not currently sponsor drivers and teams in EDC, the provision has been put in place for drivers to have the option to purchase Toyo's famous R888 or T1R tyres at a dramactically discounted rate. The price of the tyres is cheaper than that available at any tyre outlet in the UK giving genuine support to the drivers that wish to choose Toyo as their preferred tyre for competition. This arrangement is new and has never been in place prior to now. The tyre price is subsidised by Toyo themselves to make a genuine supportive offer to the drivers who choose Toyo.
EDC will provide a list of drivers for the 2008 Championship to Toyo, all drivers entered will be made aware of how to buy the tyres DIRECT from Toyo and Toyo will cross reference the driver name against the products required at the extremely favourable rate. Only drivers which are confirmed for EDC can apply for pricing and tyres from Toyo.
EDC will not be publishing the tyre pricing in public, the prices are on application with Toyo, the contact details of which will be sent via email as and when a driver is confirmed as an entrant.
This agreement has been made in order that the drivers which enter EDC have a starting point for support and a reduced burden of costs for the 2008 season should they wish to use some of the best tyres available for Drifting.
If you are already confirmed as a driver and entered EDC, please email :
glen@europeandriftchampionship.eu and Glen will forward the specific Toyo contact information and order form for you to use when contacting Toyo.
Any tyre purchase or supply is between the teams and Toyo, EDC has simply produced a deal on behalf of the drivers as a whole and plays no part in the pricing or supply of them, that is a Toyo matter. Only EDC confirmed drivers need contact Glen for this information.
Hopefully drivers find this deal beneficial as we attempt to line-up further driver support for 2008 alongside the actual Championship in the best ways we can. It is a priority for us to make these steps for the drivers.
Any questions from EDC drivers, please contact Glen as above.
Thanks
Andy