2022 was a fairly difficult yr for Goodyear because the tyre provider battled blowouts and scrutiny within the maiden season for the NASCAR Cup Collection‘ Subsequent Gen automobile (although one might attribute failures to the groups not following Goodyear’s beneficial setups). Nonetheless, NASCAR stays dedicated to the producer for 2023 and past as each events introduced Thursday that Goodyear will stay the unique tyre supplier for the sanctioning physique’s three nationwide tiers Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck.
“From our manufacturing crops to places of work around the globe, racing is ingrained in our tradition, and the significance of our relationship with NASCAR is mirrored within the high quality, efficiency and engineering we put into each Goodyear Eagle race tyre,” commented Goodyear head Richard J. Kramer. “Our efficiency on the race observe performs an energetic function within the success of the game and conjures up the event of our client tyres, fueling our dedication to take efficiency and innovation to the subsequent stage.”
Goodyear has offered tyres in NASCAR since 1954. It was the lone tyre firm within the sport from 1978 to 1987 earlier than the so-called “Tyre Wars” launched involving Hoosier Racing Tires an ran via 1994. Hoosier’s exit meant Goodyear was as soon as once more the unique tyre firm.
The corporate at the moment supplies the Goodyear Eagle for all three nationwide tiers. NASCAR’s regional and worldwide champions all use different firms as Normal Tire provides them for the ARCA Menards Collection and its East/West divisions, the Pinty’s Collection, and the Mexico Seies, whereas the Whelen Euro Series races with Hoosier.
Goodyear additionally sponsors the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. The 2023 edition is scheduled for 14 Might.
“Goodyear has been a trusted companion to the NASCAR business since 1954, taking part in a vital function in our shared pursuit to ship the perfect racing on the planet,” added NASCAR President Steve Phelps. “For greater than twenty-five years, Goodyear Eagle tyres have been the one element that connects the inventory automobile to the race observe. Our continued partnership will enable us to push boundaries and innovate our racing product for generations to come back.”
