Kumho Tire develops bespoke tyre for TCR competition
The new tyre gained approval following testing in October (Photo: WSC Group)
According to WSC Group Ltd., the entity behind the TCR touring car series concept, Kumho Tire has developed a bespoke tyre for TCR competition. WSC has approved the new tyre following its successful completion of evaluation testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 11 October, the day after the TCR Europe season drew to a close.
“We are delighted that an important brand as Kumho Tire have lavished with such a big effort to embrace TCR competition,” comments WSC president Marcello Lotti. “Their dedication to this new collaboration is proven by the quality of their product that was provided for the evaluation test. We have always encouraged the promoters of the different TCR-licensed series to adopt the same tyre, which can enhance the technical partnership as well as the performance on the track and makes it easier for the teams to compete in different series.”
“Kumho is happy to participate in the new partnership with the WSC Group, the TCR rights holder,” says Tony Gangseung Lee, senior vice-president of Global marketing at Kumho Tire, “We will use this partnership to enhance our technology image of motorsports and brand recognition in global market.”
The new Kumho tyre is now available for TCR promoters who wish to adopt it.
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