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Dunlop’s Great Fightbacks campaign crowns John McGuinness’ 2015 comeback
European motorsport fans have made John McGuinness’ remarkable comeback to take victory in the 2015 Isle of Man TT their “greatest fightback in motorsport history. Mike Hailwood, Marc Marquez, and Jackie Stewart finished as runners-up as voting in Dunlop’s Great Fightbacks campaign concluded.
Continue Reading![Kumho becomes key partner, official tyre supplier to British Rally Championship](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/kumho-brc.jpg)
Kumho becomes key partner, official tyre supplier to British Rally Championship
Kumho has been appointed a key partner and official tyre supplier to Britain’s premier rallying series, the MSA British Rally Championship (BRC). Having developed new products for the 2016 season, Kumho joins rival tyre suppliers Michelin, Pirelli and Dmack in a four-way battle over seven gravel and tarmac rounds, encompassing the slippery asphalt of Ireland, the gravel of the Kielder forests and more surfaces.
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15 Motocross World Championship 2016 riders Choose Dunlop
After finishing 2015’s FIM Motocross World Championship season with riders in second, third and fourth in the Championship, Dunlop has increased its efforts to supply championship challengers in 2016. The MXGP season opens in Qatar at the Losail track on 27 February with 19 events taking place around the world, culminating in a finale in the USA in September.
Continue Reading![Irish superbike champion McCormack switches to Bridgestone tyres](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Brian-McCormack.jpg)
Irish superbike champion McCormack switches to Bridgestone tyres
A multiple Irish superbike champion will run on Bridgestone rubber for the first time, following the recommendation of a friend and selfless fundraiser, who tragically passed away last year. Brian McCormack, an 11-time bike racing champion, is switching to Bridgestone tyres for the first time, after Aidan Lynam – who died in an accident during a charity bike ride for Down Syndrome Ireland in May – had pushed him to make the decision for many months. The 32 year-old Waterford star will change from a formula that has served him well for years, opting for the manufacturer’s Battlax V02 Slicks.
Continue Reading![Pirelli launches Superbike World Championship 2016 tyre allocation](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Pirelli-SBK-2016.jpg)
Pirelli launches Superbike World Championship 2016 tyre allocation
Pirelli has announced its finalised line-up of tyres for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. In the Superbike class, all riders will use 17” Pirelli Diablo Superbike tyres, while the Supersport, Superstock 1000 Fim Cup, and European Junior Cup will ride on the treaded Diablo Supercorsa SC range.
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Aston Martin WEC team to race on Dunlop tyres
Aston Martin Racing’s entries in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) have switched from Michelin to Dunlop tyres for the 2016 season. The team evaluated Dunlop’s motorsport tyres over the winter and, under a new technical partnership, the Dunlop rubber will now be supplied to the Aston Martin Racing Vantage GTE cars.
Continue ReadingPirelli back with WSBK as pre-season tests begin
The first official pre-season tests of the 2016 FIM Superbike World Championship got underway today in Phillip Island, Australia. Pirelli is supplying a total of four dry solutions (two front and two rear) for today and tomorrow’s tests, as well as intermediate and wet tyres should they be needed. The Supersport category receives two front and two rear solutions for dry conditions, plus intermediate and wet tyres.
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Is MRF Challenge Chennai podium a sign of Indian motorsport global dawn?
The global profile of sport in India has been growing with the country’s economic prosperity, signified primarily by the wealth and interest of cricket’s Indian Premier League. Now the potential for it to become a significant global player in motorsport has been trumpeted by tyre manufacturer – and sporting equipment supplier – MRF. The manufacturer suggests a podium from the final races of the MRF Challenge series at Chennai symbolises India’s emergence; on the top step is Pietro Fittipaldi (grandson of Emerson), 2nd is Harrison Newey (son of Adrian), and 3rd is Mick Schumacher (son of Michael).
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Nokian co-operating with Mika Häkkinen
Two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Häkkinen is to become a brand ambassador of Nokian Tyres after Häkkinen signed a “multi-year partnership contract”. Häkkinen will take part in various projects including promoting safe driving during the coming years.
Continue Reading![Matt Neal sponsored by Delphi and The Parts Alliance](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Neal-sponsorship-e1455548678891.jpg)
Matt Neal sponsored by Delphi and The Parts Alliance
Three-time British Touring Car Champion Matt Neal, who is also known for being a director of leading British wheel-maker Rimstock Wheels, is being sponsored by Delphi Product and Service Solutions and The Parts Alliance.
Continue Reading![Pole position, lap record, victory – Pirelli revels in Bathurst 12 Hour outcome](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bathurst-12hr-2016-2978.jpg)
Pole position, lap record, victory – Pirelli revels in Bathurst 12 Hour outcome
Pirelli claims ‘Grand Slam’ honours at the Bathurst 12 Hour production and GT car race in Australia: pole position, fastest race lap, and race victory.
Continue Reading![New touring car series to race exclusively on Hankook tyres](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hankook-adac-tcr-sml.jpg)
New touring car series to race exclusively on Hankook tyres
Hankook Tire has been appointed exclusive tyre partner to a newly-established touring car series in Germany. The three-year arrangement sees Hankook supplying tyres to all cars competing in the ADAC TCR Germany series; in 2016 the tyre of choice is the Hankook Ventus Race, which will take to the circuit in size 260/660 R 18.
Continue Reading![Falken to support Chiba leg of Red Bull Air Race for second year](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Red-Bull-Chiba.jpg)
Falken to support Chiba leg of Red Bull Air Race for second year
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) is to support the Red Bull Air Race Chiba 2016 as an official partner through the Falken Tyre brand for the second year in a row The Red Bull Air Race Chiba takes place on 4-5 June 2016 at the Makuhari Seaside Park, Mihama Ward, Chiba, known as the birthplace of civil aviation in Japan. It is the third of eight races on this year’s Red Bull Air Race World Championship calendar.
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Bridgestone announces support for young motocross talent
Bridgestone will sponsor a rising teenage motocross rider from Stroud during the 2016 season. Harry Linton has been added to the tyre giant’s stable of sponsored riders, all of whom were spotted early and went on to achieve significant successes. Aged 16, Linton is quietly spoken but is expected to make a big noise in motocross, having won the 2014 Rookie Grand Slam in MCF and winning the senior class of the BSMA Clubman’s Series last year.
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Dmack partners M-Sport, Motorsport News to launch Young Driver Award
Dmack has partnered with rally preparation experts M-Sport and publication Motorsport News to launch a Young Driver Award. The judging process will aim to find the next rising star to join the Dmack British Rally Team. The Dmack M-Sport Motorsport News Rally Driver Award is the second initiative introduced by Dmack to support career progression among competitors in the new-look 2016 MSA British Rally Championship (BRC).
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