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Team Japspeed drift team to return to Autosport International

Team Japspeed, in partnership with Maxxis Tyres, confirmed for the Live Action Arena at Autosport International 2016
Drift team back by popular demand at the Live Action Arena with a breath-taking display of stunt driving planned
Maxxis Tyres to have an action-packed stand showcasing its wide range of products
Tyre Safe to join Maxxis Tyres on stand to promote tyre safety through a hands-on competition to win an iPad
Autosport International takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, 14th- 17th January 2016*. Further information and tickets available at www.autosportinternational.com/public
A highlight of previous Live Action Arena sessions, Team Japspeed returns to wow the crowds at Autosport International, which runs from 14th - 17th January 2016.*

Back by popular demand, Paul Smith, Shane Lynch and Shane O'Sullivan will be thrilling crowds with a precision display filled with slipping, sliding and tyre smoke in their respective cars - 1.5JZ Nissan Silvia S15, 2JZLexus IS200 and RB25 Nissan Silvia S15.

The multi-championship winning team is partnered by high-performance tyre manufacturer, Maxxis Tyres, which supplies tyres for a wide range of applications from cars and trucks to motorcycles and trailers. The team competes on Maxxis MAZ1 rubber in various national and international drift events including the British and Irish Drift Championships and Gymkhana. In addition to supporting the team's attendance, the manufacturer will also have an action-packed stand at the event.

Showcasing the full breadth of its tyre offering, Maxxis' display will feature a range of diverse settings from a rock and tree filled area for its 4x4 tyres, to a start gate to represent its motorcross options.

As tyre safety is of upmost importance to Maxxis, leading not-for-profit organisation Tyre Safe, will occupy a section of its stand. In order to raise awareness about potential tyre issues and their dangers, there will be a competition on stand for visitors to identify the different problems represented on the tyres of a car. Those who answer correctly will be entered into a draw to win an iPad.

Derek McMartin, MD at Maxxis Tyres, said: "We wanted to have a varied stand to easily represent the wide range of vehicles and scenarios we produce high-quality tyres for. Autosport International is always an action-packed event and we're glad we are able to be a part of both the show and Live Action Arena again this year. The drift team are sure to be a real highlight, thrilling visitors of all ages with their incredible car control."

Ian France, Autosport International Show Director, commented: "It's great that Maxxis Tyres is attending again this year to not only showcase their product range but also work with Tyre Safe to help raise awareness about the importance of tyre safety.

"We're also pleased that they are able to participate in our Live Action Arena again with the Maxxis Japspeed Drift Team, who have proved extremely popular at previous shows. The team is a great addition to the wide range of content featuring varied driving skills, which truly represents the many different forms of motorsport."

Tickets for Autosport International start from £35pp for a Standard pass (£23pp for children between 6-15yrs) and are available through the Autosport International website at www.autosportinternational.com/public.