YPSILANTI, Mich. – Kalitta Motorsports has added two premier level sponsors for the upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.

Ion Defense Technologies (IDT) and Outer Circle Motorsports Wear have both joined the team, with IDT recognized as the premier face covering sponsor while Outer Circle Motorsports Wear will be the premier team apparel provider.

Both companies will begin supplying Kalitta Motorsports immediately with products and apparel.

“Our goal is to continue to keep all our team members as safe as possible,” Kalitta Motorsports General Manager Chad Head said. “The addition of IDT and their superior face coverings is an outstanding solution during these unprecedented times with regards to keeping our teams healthy. Outer Circle has a long history of providing great looking apparel for motorsports teams and we are looking forward to wearing their gear in 2021.”

The team will begin immediately using Ion Defense Technologies face coverings. IDT’s products are not only effective for the pandemic, but they are also designed to be effective against any mutations of the current virus as well as future strains of viruses and bacteria.  They have over 40 years of experience in performance-based fabrics and apparel with Electrical Engineers and PHDs in Biology.

Outer Circle Motorsport Wear is the original architect and pioneer in high performance apparel for the motorsports industry. With over 40 years of experience in groundbreaking technologies, Outer Circle’s focus will be to continue to lead the way, in fabric and apparel performance advancements for this industry. Their current technical cornerstone, CF-1, a supple and conductive Carbon Fiber yarn that enhances their already technically advanced fabric and wears will be a driving force moving forward.

“We are looking forward to bringing our high quality and scientifically strong products to Kalitta Motorsports,” said Mark Holler, CEO/Co-Owner of IDT and CEO/Owner of Outer Circle. “We know they will put our Outer Circle Motorsports wear to the test and look great doing it. We are especially proud to be providing our IDT face coverings to the organization since we believe they are the best protection for the team members to keep them safe while they are working on these 11,000 horsepower race cars.”