Keli Snyder Is General Tire's 2011 Miss Mint 400

The Mint 400, "The Great American Desert Race," has recently crowned its queen thanks to the support of General Tire. Keli Snyder, a University of Southern California journalism student and a television host for Lucas Oil, has been crowned as this year's Miss Mint.This brings with it not only the prestigious Miss Mint title, but also a prize package, national exposure and a General Tire photo shoot.

Keli Snyder, 21, has a solid background in motorsports, impressing voters with her understanding of the legendary Mint 400 competition and race, her witty answers and her passion for off-road racing.

"Keli is the perfect candidate for this title," said Dana Zamalloa, manager of PR and communications, General Tire. "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."  

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 also 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.

Snyder accompanied Team GT at this year's legendary Mint 400 March 25 through 27 in Las Vegas.  She officially started each race with the dropping of the green flag.

“In the race's heyday, the Mint was famous for its celebrity drivers and the Mint 400 Girls. Throughout the competition's history, the title has been given to a number of famous women, including Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman) and Wheel of Fortune letter-turner, Vanna White," a statement from General Tire reads.