Keli Snyder, a University of Southern California journalism
student and a television host for
Lucas Oil, has
been crowned as General Tire's
Miss Mint in Las Vegas.
“Keli is the perfect candidate for this title,” says Dana
Zamalloa, manager of public relations and communications.
“She’s ambitious, driven, has a strong passion for
motorsports, and understands that character is an important
part of this legendary title. We’re proud to have her
represent General Tire as our Miss Mint 400 for 2011.”
Snyder, 21, was a clear winner, according to Zamalloa.
“During the interview portion of the competition, Snyder’s
background in motorsports, her understanding of the
legendary Mint 400 competition and race, her witty answers
and her passion for off-road racing set her apart from the
other candidates.”
Currently Snyder is the field reporter for the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing
Series and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, which
air weekly on the Speed Channel and on Versus. She was
formerly the host of the Lucas Oil Women’s Motocross
Championship and has worked as a pit reporter for the
Monster Jam World finals and at other Lucas Oil motorsports
events.
As part of her reign, Synder waved the green flag to
officially start the March 25-27 Mint 400 racing
events.
Previous Miss Mints have included Lynda Carter, who went on
to star as television’s “Wonder Woman,” plus Wheel of
Fortune letter-turner Vanna White.
For more information, visit www.snoreracing.net,
www.twitter.com/teamgt and www.generaltire.com.
