Makita Powers on as Supercross Sponsor

Japanese power tool manufacturer, Makita has strengthened it’s sports sponsorship links in the US by returning as the official power tool of the 2011 AMA Supercross season.

As part of the deal Makita will also become the primary sponsor of the Rockstar Makita Suzuki Team which won the tournament last year as well as world Supercross and Motocross champion Ryan Dungey.

Dungey became the first person ever to achieve the double feat in the 2010 season at the age of 21.

In addition to a strong portfolio of racing sponsorships, Makita is the official power tool sponsor of Major League Soccer (MLS), and the Mexican National Soccer Team during their competitive matches in the United States.