{"id":793609,"date":"2023-10-27T14:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T21:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=511701"},"modified":"2024-12-02T01:03:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T01:03:07","slug":"goodyear-announces-global-commitment-to-historic-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/goodyear-announces-global-commitment-to-historic-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodyear announces global commitment to historic racing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Goodyear<\/a> has announced a long-term tire supply agreement with Masters Historic Racing, one of the world’s leading promoters of historic motorsport. The tire supply agreement builds on Masters<\/a>‘ long-standing relationships with the Goodyear-owned Dunlop and Avon brands, and marks the reintroduction of Goodyear into several premium championships, including events for Formula 1 and 24 Hours of Le Mans<\/a> cars.<\/p>\n

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The 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 of Chris MacAllister won the 1976 Monaco and Belgian Grand Prix piloted by Nikki Lauda. Photo \u00a9 2022 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mueller, Tom, 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7R crests turn 2. Photo \u00a9 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Masters Historic Racing<\/h2>\n

Masters<\/a> was formed in 2004 and currently runs nine race series in the UK, Europe and North America. The current race portfolio encompasses a diverse range of races for historically significant cars from 1960s touring cars through to 2010s sports cars. Goodyear will supply tires to the Masters Endurance Legends<\/a> and Masters GT Trophy series<\/a> from the beginning of 2024. These tires will be manufactured alongside Goodyear\u2019s contemporary FIA World Endurance Championship<\/a> and European Le Mans Series LMP2 and LMGT3 tires. This will ensure the prototypes and GT cars in the Masters portfolio benefit from the same consistency, performance and durability as the current cars.<\/p>\n

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Photo \u00a9 2022 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Historic F1<\/h2>\n

Goodyear will also become the supplier for the Masters Racing<\/a> Legends series for 1966 to 1985 Formula 1 cars<\/a>. With 368 Grand Prix wins, Goodyear is the most successful manufacturer in the history of Formula 1. In an era spanning the eligibility period for the Masters championship, Goodyear dominated F1 against intense competition from other tire manufacturers. The newly developed Goodyear F1 tires will gradually replace the Avon brand in this category. The existing Dunlop-branded range of cross-ply treaded tires for historic Pre-66 GT and touring cars will be expanded to support Masters\u2019 burgeoning grids, highlighting the company\u2019s commitment to the sector. The Dunlop range gives truly authentic performance and aesthetics, complying with the FIA\u2019s Appendix K regulations.<\/p>\n

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Griot, Richard, 1974 March 741, exits turn 4. Photo \u00a9 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Goodyear comments<\/h2>\n

David Joy, Technical Leader and Sales Account Manager Historic, Goodyear EMEA, explains the scale of the company\u2019s commitment: \u201cThe historic racing market is becoming increasingly diverse, spanning vintage to very recent cars. Across our Goodyear and Dunlop brands we have increased the size of our historic tire portfolio, with an investment in new tire sizes and specifications, to ensure entrants have the most appropriate and authentic period tires for their cars. It is a pleasure to commit to a long-term partnership with Masters, who take a forward-thinking approach to historic motorsport.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Leeson, Bruce, 2012 Audi R8 LMS, exits turn 2. Photo \u00a9 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ron Maydon, President and Founder of Masters Historic Racing<\/a>:\u00a0 \u201cWe are extremely pleased to have the long-term commitment of Goodyear across its range of brands. This new agreement gives confidence in tire supply to our Masters customers and historic racing in general. We are proud to have the most successful tire company in the history of both F1 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a partner.\u201d<\/p>\n