No, it’s not a new rally hair style but TeamIlluminataMotorsport (TIM) is excited to be represented at the 2010 X-Games by none other than Travis Hanson in his Subaru WRX.

“Travis is a Michigan native and a terrific competitor. We are glad to be able to help him participate in the X-Games his year” said TIM owner Paul Eddleston. Travis and will be using BRAID’s Winrace Acropolis gravel rally wheels to conquer the dirt and jumps of the upcoming event held every year in down town Los Angeles. BRAID wheels are imported to the USA by Team Illuminata and have gained great acceptance in the rally arena since their introduction just two years ago. They build wheels for all forms of motorsport including rally, track, three piece, forged, Fuchs replicas and classic. See http://www.BRAIDusa.com for more information.

Hanson has competed all year long with no sponsor and has become known as, “That white Subaru,” by the fans. On news of his upcoming X Games competition his grassroots movement has gained speed and many fans have been donating money and purchasing M22, a Michigan lifestyle company, provided t-shirts at Hanson’s web-site (http://hansonrally.weebly.com/donations--sales.html). Hanson will be competing against some of the great names in rally and racing including, Travis Pastrana, Ken Block, and Indianapolis 500 winner Kenny Brack, who won gold at the X Games last year.

Hanson’s efforts have captured the imagination of his fans across the country and this has become an American dream in the making. Hanson got his start in rally racing in 2005 after spectating for the first time at the Sno*Drift rally near his home in Michigan. He has gone through leaps and bounds in the sport, competing at the X Games once before and becoming a rally instructor. His current trip to the X Games has given his fans inspiration that if someone puts some heart and hard work into their dreams that they can come true. That’s why they are escorting their hero all the way to the historic LA Coliseum in Los Angeles, California where the battle for gold and glory will take place. Follow T. Hanson Motorsports on Facebook @T. Hanson Motorsports; Twitter @thanson523; or blog http://t-hanson-motorsports.blogspot.com/, and web-site http://hansonrally.weebly.com/.

Look for the car kicking butt on ESPN Saturday, July 31 2 - 6 p.m. and 7 - 11 p.m.