Cooper launches rallycross wet tyre
Developed for the European Rallycross Championship with competitive testing in Germany, Sweden and Norway, Cooper Tire has launched its new 17” wet-weather rallycross tyre. The new tyre has already run in open competition in both Portugal and France, setting fastest laps in the heats. Cooper says its eponymous and Avon brands are established as global rallycross leaders, with these brands supplying the tyres of choice for the vast majority of competitors.
The new rubber has been praised by competitors such as 14-time European Rallycross champion and Hansen Motorsport Team Manager, Kenneth Hansen, who indicated that Cooper’s wet-weather tyre performance was comparable to that of its highly-acclaimed ACB11 in dry conditions.
European marketing communications manager Sarah McRoberts said that the move was indicative of Cooper’s long-term involvement in the sport, saying, “Rallycross is a discipline which we’ve been involved with for several years, with both the Cooper and Avon brands being held in very high esteem amongst rallycross competitors.
“It’s now a very exciting time for the sport and for us, as it continues to grow in stature and is now receiving the respect and interest it deserves as a truly demanding and exciting form of motorsport. As we look to further increase our involvement in rallycross, it’s undoubtedly the right time to branch out and develop a brand new wet-weather tyre that provides the same superior performance as our highly acclaimed ACB11 dry-weather tyres.”
For the 2013 European Rallycross season, Cooper Tire is sponsoring rookie racer, Timmy Hansen. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a successful start to his rallycross career, sealing his maiden win at round three in Hungary. The young Swede now lies second in the SuperCar standings. The next round of the European Rallycross Championship will be held at Höljes, Sweden, over the weekend of 6-7 July.
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