Hyundai Utah Region Announces Partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association

The worldwide automotive retailer is a platinum sponsor of the upcoming Vulcan Tournament of Champions in Brigham City

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (August 16, 2023) – Hyundai Utah Region today announced a partnership with the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association to serve as the Official Automotive Partner of the PPA Tour in the state. Hyundai Utah Region will also serve as a platinum sponsor for the Vulcan Tournament of Champions running through Saturday, August 19 at the Brigham City Pickleball Courts in Brigham City, UT.

“Pickleball is a fun sport that continues to grow in popularity and is becoming more accessible in many communities,” said John Angevine, Regional General Manager, Hyundai Mountain States Region “Hyundai is proud to be a sponsor of the PPA in the Mountain States Region.”

As part of the partnership, Hyundai Utah Region’s Platinum sponsorship of the Vulcan Tournament of Champions includes branding featured extensively on Championship Court, a dedicated space for unique on-site activation opportunities, and the opportunity to check out Hyundai vehicles at the venue as well.

“The PPA Tour’s roots in Utah run deep, so joining forces with Hyundai Utah Region is a meaningful alliance. We’re very proud of Hyundai’s support of the PPA Tour and the Vulcan Tournament of Champions,” said Connor Pardoe, CEO of the PPA Tour. “Hyundai Utah Region will have an important presence at the Brigham City Pickleball Courts, and we look forward to a great event featuring the best pickleball athletes on the planet.”

A household name in the car industry, Hyundai debuted in the world of pickleball as the title sponsor of the 2021 Hyundai Masters and has consistently remained involved with America’s fastest growing sport and the PPA Tour ever since.

This season, Hyundai was previously the presenting sponsor of the Carvana Arizona Grand Slam in February and the exclusive automobile of the Selkirk Red Rock Open in April.

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About Carvana PPA Tour
The Carvana PPA Tour is the professional tour of pickleball, organizing events and rankings for the top male and female pickleball players worldwide and awarding more than $5.5 million in annual prize money with equal play and pay. The Carvana PPA Tour is set to host 25 events in 2023 at world-class facilities like the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati, Mission Hills Country Club in California, and the Darling Tennis Center and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Inviting all to compete and “play where the pros play,” the Carvana PPA Tour offers amateur divisions of play for every level, unparalleled experiences for fans and spectators, gorgeous venues, pro player meet-and-greets, food/beverages, live entertainment, VIP upgrades, giveaways and games, shopping, vendors, and more. Founded in 2018, the Carvana PPA Tour is owned and operated by parent corporation, Pickleball.com. For more information, go to www.ppatour.com and follow us on social: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn.