Yokohama supplying Pikes Peak division for 6th consecutive season, looks to repeat 2022 success

Yokohama is returning as the exclusive tyre provider for the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy Division for the sixth consecutive year. Every Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport vehicles will compete on Advan A052 tyres. In extended hill climb competition, 27 drivers in multiple divisions will run on Yokohama Advan tyres during the legendary 12.42 mile “Race to the Clouds,” which takes place June 25 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The tyre manufacturer wants to repeat its overall successes from 2022 when its Advan branded tyres were used by the overall champion, picking up 10 podium finishes, four division wins and four of the top five overall finishers.

Robin Shute, the 2022 overall champion, will compete on specially produced Advan tyres made with increased usage of sustainable materials from various naturally derived compounding agents, including oil produced from oil palm nuts and orange peels, as well as recycled iron and rubber recycled from waste tyres. As a result, sustainable materials account for about 33 per cent of all materials used in these tyres. The three-time overall champion will again vie for the Unlimited division title in his 2018 Wolf GB08 TSC-FS. Yohohama will supply a mix of Advan A052 and A005/A006 combination tyre fitments.

“Last year’s run was one for the ages and we’re going for it again,” said Drew Dayton, Yokohama’s senior product planning manager, consumer tyres. “This event is always a difficult challenge, but we have the drivers, the vehicles and, of course, the tires. Our Advan tyres have proven they have what it takes, no matter the racing conditions.”

Yokohama will also participate again at Fan Fest, Friday, June 23 in downtown Colorado Springs, where 40,000-plus fans congregate. At the Yokohama display, there will be a meet-and-greet with drivers, cars on display and more.

Yokohama is competing in an extensive range of North American motorsports activities in 2023, including track, road, and off-road competition.