RSS Feed (xml)After writing a hub article on Falken Tire Show Girls, I decided to write another hub article on arguably their biggest competitors: Hankook Tire USA Umbrella Girls. Another name for them could also be Hankook Spokes Models or simply Hankook Models. Both groups of ladies garner much attention during motor sports events all around the country while promoting their company's most important assets--no, not themselves (ha ha)--their tires! In this business, presentation is certainly everything, especially when it's geared to the male demographic between the ages of 16 and 35. So why are tires so important to motor sports? They can literally mean the difference between victory and defeat and being one of the most reputable tire companies in the world, Hankook Tire USA certainly has a firm place in the industry.
A Brief Overview About Hankook Tires
The Hankook Tire group, based in Seoul, South Korea is the seventh largest tire company in the world. Established in 1941 as the Chosun Tire Company, it was renamed Hankook Tire Manufacturing in 1968.
Hankook Tire's worldwide reputation has largely grown due to its radial tire and bias-ply tire production. The company now supplies tires as original equipment to the Toyota Motor Corporation, Ford Motor Company trucks, General Motors trucks, International Truck and Engine Corporation, and others. In addition to producing about 50 million tires annually, the company also sells batteries, alloy wheels, and brake pads.
Please click here to visit Hankook Tire USA
Hankook Tire's worldwide reputation has largely grown due to its radial tire and bias-ply tire production. The company now supplies tires as original equipment to the Toyota Motor Corporation, Ford Motor Company trucks, General Motors trucks, International Truck and Engine Corporation, and others. In addition to producing about 50 million tires annually, the company also sells batteries, alloy wheels, and brake pads.
Please click here to visit Hankook Tire USA
The Battle of the Umbrellas
If ever you attended a Formula Drift event or the Drift Championships, you'd understand just how important it is for each company to represent their brand as motor sports is a multi-billion dollar industry. Among the tire companies, Hankook, Falken, and Toyo tires are tops. Monster Energy Drinks and NOS Energy Drinks are among the most popular beverage companies at said events that are readily present. Some of the most beautiful models in the industry grace the landscape while promoting their respective companies and some tote their signature umbrellas around like geishas with parasols: Falken Tires and Hankook Tires first come to mind. So yes, the competition is rough, but the fresh and beautiful faces of these ladies are sure to please. I'd like to introduce to you the 2009 Hankook Tire USA Umbrella Girls Helen Fancik, Kathy Gardiner, Janelle Ha, and last but not least Ashley Sarto. Please enjoy!Formula Drift 2009 Team Hankook Tire USA
Helen Fancik
Born: August 14, 1987
Ethnicity: Hungarian
Hometown: Vista, CA
Height: 5'3
Weight: 110 lbs
Measurements: 34-23-34
Eye Color: Blue
Dress Size: 0/1
Shoe Size: 7.5
Helen grew up in a very strict household wherein she learned to speak (aside from English) Slovakian and Hungarian. When she was invited to become a 2009 Hankook Tire USA Umbrella Girl, she was at the time modeling for Monster Energy Drinks. She describes herself as being more of a "good girl" rather than a "bad one" who refuses to be pressured into doing things she's not comfortable doing. She enjoys sunbathing at the beach and pool, attending cars shows, skateboarding, playing with her dogs and drawing and painting. She also collects watches and sunglasses.
Ethnicity: Hungarian
Hometown: Vista, CA
Height: 5'3
Weight: 110 lbs
Measurements: 34-23-34
Eye Color: Blue
Dress Size: 0/1
Shoe Size: 7.5
Helen grew up in a very strict household wherein she learned to speak (aside from English) Slovakian and Hungarian. When she was invited to become a 2009 Hankook Tire USA Umbrella Girl, she was at the time modeling for Monster Energy Drinks. She describes herself as being more of a "good girl" rather than a "bad one" who refuses to be pressured into doing things she's not comfortable doing. She enjoys sunbathing at the beach and pool, attending cars shows, skateboarding, playing with her dogs and drawing and painting. She also collects watches and sunglasses.
- 2008 & 2009 Hankook Tire America Umbrella Girl
- Riceboytv.com feature
- Race Pages Magazine
- Hornitos Tequila Promo
- PepsiCo Promo
- Monster Energy Drink Promotions
- Import Tuner Cover
- PowerTV Media
- SRH Clothing shoot
Kathy Gardiner
Born: July 3, 1982
Birthplace: Tacoma, WA
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Current Location: Los Angeles, CA
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 103 lbs
Measurements: 33-24-33
Shoe Size: 7
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Brown
Ethnicity: Korean/Other
Skin Color: Olive
Much like fellow Maxim Hometown Hottie Ursula Mayes who's also one-half Korean, Kathy Gardiner was an army brat growing up, having lived in Germany, Korea, and Italy including many different places all throughout the continental United States. Kathy began her modeling career doing model shoots locally in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her modeling agency then suggested that she try submitting her photos to Maxim's Hometown Hotties contest. It's safe to say that she was ecstatic after having found out that she made the Top 100. She would end up placing 5th in 2005. It's also important to note that Kathy, just like Ursula Mayes was also a Deal or No Deal Model as well.
Birthplace: Tacoma, WA
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Current Location: Los Angeles, CA
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 103 lbs
Measurements: 33-24-33
Shoe Size: 7
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Brown
Ethnicity: Korean/Other
Skin Color: Olive
Much like fellow Maxim Hometown Hottie Ursula Mayes who's also one-half Korean, Kathy Gardiner was an army brat growing up, having lived in Germany, Korea, and Italy including many different places all throughout the continental United States. Kathy began her modeling career doing model shoots locally in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her modeling agency then suggested that she try submitting her photos to Maxim's Hometown Hotties contest. It's safe to say that she was ecstatic after having found out that she made the Top 100. She would end up placing 5th in 2005. It's also important to note that Kathy, just like Ursula Mayes was also a Deal or No Deal Model as well.
- 2009 Hankook Tire America Umbrella Girl
- Maxim Hometown Hottie 2005
- HBO Entourage
- Deal or No Deal
- Octane TV
- Import Tuner Cover
- Dsport Cover
- Still shooting a movie
Awesome Video :D
Janelle Ha
Age: B/T 18 and 24 (Yeah, I know...)
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Current Location: Las Vegas, NV
Education: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 110 lbs
Measurements: 32-24-35
Shoe Size: 7
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Brown
Ethnicity: Filipino
Skin Color: Tanned
"Life is easy, but I make it complicated. I stand up for what i think is right, and i get beat up for it. I consider myself intelligent, yet i have my moments others consider "slow". I have a very bubbly and outgoing personality. I'm one of those girls who will randomly jump into a lake just because you said i wouldn't do so. Big time shopper, sushi eater, wine drinker, and movie watcher. I prefer to stay home, with a glass of wine and a great movie over going out to the club every night.
"I live in Las Vegas, but San Francisco is my hometown. I am a full time student at UNLV majoring in marketing. After i receive my bachelors, i plan to return for my masters in advertisement. My goal is to work as an advertisement executive in the field of fashion. I work part-time in retail. I'm honestly only working there for my 40% discount.
"Singing is my first love. Followed by dancing, acting, playing the piano, and of course modeling. I graduated from Las Vegas Academy as a vocal major. I am jazz, ballet, and hip hop trained. And I took piano lessons for 6 years. "I was born an entertainer, so let me entertain you."
"I currently hold the title for Miss HIN Seattle 2008. It is very fortunate for me to be an import model because I'm into cars, but mostly bikes. I hope one day to own an audi R8 or a Suzuki GSX-R600.
"I really appreciate all of you who take the time to read this. I hope it has helped you to get to know me better."
-Extended Bio From pmgirls.com
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Current Location: Las Vegas, NV
Education: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 110 lbs
Measurements: 32-24-35
Shoe Size: 7
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Brown
Ethnicity: Filipino
Skin Color: Tanned
"Life is easy, but I make it complicated. I stand up for what i think is right, and i get beat up for it. I consider myself intelligent, yet i have my moments others consider "slow". I have a very bubbly and outgoing personality. I'm one of those girls who will randomly jump into a lake just because you said i wouldn't do so. Big time shopper, sushi eater, wine drinker, and movie watcher. I prefer to stay home, with a glass of wine and a great movie over going out to the club every night.
"I live in Las Vegas, but San Francisco is my hometown. I am a full time student at UNLV majoring in marketing. After i receive my bachelors, i plan to return for my masters in advertisement. My goal is to work as an advertisement executive in the field of fashion. I work part-time in retail. I'm honestly only working there for my 40% discount.
"Singing is my first love. Followed by dancing, acting, playing the piano, and of course modeling. I graduated from Las Vegas Academy as a vocal major. I am jazz, ballet, and hip hop trained. And I took piano lessons for 6 years. "I was born an entertainer, so let me entertain you."
"I currently hold the title for Miss HIN Seattle 2008. It is very fortunate for me to be an import model because I'm into cars, but mostly bikes. I hope one day to own an audi R8 or a Suzuki GSX-R600.
"I really appreciate all of you who take the time to read this. I hope it has helped you to get to know me better."
-Extended Bio From pmgirls.com
- 2009 Hankook Tire America Umbrella Girl
- HIN Tour
- Formula D National Anthem Singer
- Asia Poker Tour Model, Macau
- Red Bull Drift Flag Girl
- DSport Cover
- Prestigious Model Girl
Courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/jchennav/3461053859/
Ashley Sarto
DOB: Jan 13, 1988
Hometown: Hampshire/Chicago, IL
Measurements: 32-21-33
Height: 5'8"
Hair/Eye color: Brown/Brown
Education: Arizona State University
Turn-ons: Eyes, smile, gymnast-type arms
Turn-offs: Arrogance, cheaters and guys that only want that one thing.
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Little known things: I'm sarcastic and I snort when I laugh.
Goal: Become a dermatologist
Ashley Sarto began her modeling career at the age of 13. When she turned 15 she became fascinated with cars and car shows a year later. With two years of car show experience, she found herself on the cover of Import Tuner Magazine and hasn't looked back. Ashley considers herself a simple girl who likes sushi, cars, and a pair of nice jeans. She is certainly an up-and-coming import model who is on the fast track to stardom, as she is one of several beautiful faces of Hankook Tire America as one of their Umbrella Girls. Like fellow Hankook Tire America Umbrella Girl Janelle Ha, she claims that the secret to keeping in shape is not working out but rather a very fast metabolism.
Hometown: Hampshire/Chicago, IL
Measurements: 32-21-33
Height: 5'8"
Hair/Eye color: Brown/Brown
Education: Arizona State University
Turn-ons: Eyes, smile, gymnast-type arms
Turn-offs: Arrogance, cheaters and guys that only want that one thing.
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Little known things: I'm sarcastic and I snort when I laugh.
Goal: Become a dermatologist
Ashley Sarto began her modeling career at the age of 13. When she turned 15 she became fascinated with cars and car shows a year later. With two years of car show experience, she found herself on the cover of Import Tuner Magazine and hasn't looked back. Ashley considers herself a simple girl who likes sushi, cars, and a pair of nice jeans. She is certainly an up-and-coming import model who is on the fast track to stardom, as she is one of several beautiful faces of Hankook Tire America as one of their Umbrella Girls. Like fellow Hankook Tire America Umbrella Girl Janelle Ha, she claims that the secret to keeping in shape is not working out but rather a very fast metabolism.
- 2008 & 2009 Hankook Tire America Umbrella Girl
- Dsport Cover Model
- HIN 2008 Calendar
- Super Street Cover Model
- Import Tuner Cover Model
- Super Street 2009 Calendar
- Dsport 2009 Calendar
- Sunset Bikini 2009 Calendar
- DPE Wheels Spokesmodel
- HIN from March to December
- Monster Energy Drink Moto X
- MotoGP Yamaha/Fiat
Hankook Tire USA Umbrella Girls Photo Gallery
Courtesy of www.flickr.com/photos/calibre68
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