■ Continuing to build one of the most dynamic and fan-centric marketing programs on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour , El Bandido Yankee Tequila will once again sponsor standout Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Flyin ’ Ryan Oehler for the entire 2024 NHRA season . In addition to a new-look Buell Pro Stock Motorcycle , El Bandido Tequila will have several at-track marketing initiatives , including being named the Official Tequila of Indianapolis Raceway Park and Texas Motorplex . The horsepower of Oehler on the track and El Bandido Tequila off the track will be a potent marketing combination .

“ We have been building a strong marketing presence the past few seasons with El Bandido Tequila across the country with our Pro Stock Motorcycle team ,” said Ryan Oehler , the 2020 U . S . Nationals Pro Stock Motorcycle champion . “ Through at-track events and marketing tie-ins at off-site fanfests we have been working towards this season of dynamic El Bandido activations and introducing this delicious tequila to even more NHRA fans .”

Throughout the season , Oehler and El Bandido Tequila will promote monthly giveaways that will include Burromax electric minibikes . The season will kick off on March 7-10th at the Gatornationals , providing fans with the opportunity to enjoy El Bandido Yankee Tequila for the first time at this historic event . Fans will be able to sample and even purchase the product while they enjoy watching Oehler battle for his first Gatornationals victory .

“ We have been working with the NHRA as well as a number of other track operators to provide fans the chance to sample El Bandido Tequila . I know once fans taste El Bandido Yankee Tequila it will become their tequila of choice ,” added Oehler , the 2021 Gatornationals runner-up .

Oehler ’ s El Bandido Pro Stock Motorcycle team tested over the off-season and recently made back-to-back career best runs . With a new look and new horsepower Oehler is looking to make the 2024 season one of the best of his career . Since his professional debut in 2017 , Oehler has always been a threat to win .

■ Pat Musi Racing Engines and Edelbrock Group ®, a leading manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts , will continue their longstanding partnership for the 2024 season .

The partnership , which spans over two decades , will continue to feature the collaborative effort between Edelbrock and Pat Musi Racing Engines on the Edelbrock / Musi Signature product line , which is set to include the extremely popular Edelbrock / Musi 555 crate engine .

“ Maintaining our collaboration with Edelbrock is very meaningful to me ,” said Pat Musi . “ They believe in what we ’ re doing , and they ’ re behind us 100 percent . The products we ’ ve developed with them have been successful , and I look forward to the future .”

Edelbrock , a leading designer , manufacturer , and distributor of performance and replacement parts for the automotive aftermarket , is just as excited about the future with Pat Musi Racing Engines .

“ We are excited to continue this longstanding partnership between Pat Musi Racing Engines and Edelbrock ,” said Mark Campbell , Edelbrock Group Vice President of Sales

& Marketing . “ Over the years , we have created some awesome products together for street and race enthusiasts , and the renewal of this partnership will ensure that tradition continues . The Musi 555 crate engine has been one of the cornerstones of this relationship , along with multiple cylinder head and intake manifold projects , and we can ’ t wait to see what 2024 and beyond will create .”

All Edelbrock racing cylinder heads are machined in the Centroid 5-axis CNC in the Edelbrock Race Center located within the Musi facility .

Pat Musi Racing Engines , located in Mooresville , North Carolina , provides sportsman engines backed by a Pro Mod lineage . They manage every aspect of the engine , from crafting in-house manifolds to designing custom cylinder heads . Both programs continue to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and development within drag racing , making this continued partnership a perfect fit .

“ We ’ re looking forward to future opportunities and the chance to build an even bigger relationship ,” continued Musi . “ We can ’ t wait to get started .”

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