Dunlop to Partner SEAT for Revamped UK Challenge

SEAT has announced the relaunch for 2009 of the company’s SEAT Leon Supercopa Challenge. The contest will race at Britain’s top circuits and the new championship organizers, Racempower, have chosen Dunlop as the exclusive tyre partner for the one-make series.

This partnership continues the technical collaboration that began in 2007 between the SEAT UK supported championship and Dunlop.

“Dunlop are the official tyre supplier to the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship, and this relationship guarantees BTCC levels of tyre performance and service for SEAT competitors,” stated Gary Wassell, manager of Dunlop Car Motorsport Europe.

Racempower has expressed its intention to ensure the series is as cost effective by packaging tyre discount vouchers and full season race registration together to reward loyal competitors and attract new entrants. The organisers showcased the 2009 specification car at the Autosport show and are confident of attracting a grid of over 20 cars.

“This is one of the fastest one-make championships in the UK and offers another attractive Dunlop-supported option on the ladder to Touring Car stardom,” added Wassell.