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Maxxis adds new UHP radial to its high performance range

Tyre manufacturer Maxxis recently added the ZR9 ultra high performance radial specifically designed for asphalt track racing to its high performance range. The tyre, which made its UK public debut at AutoSport International and has been available since the end of April in size 195/50 VR15, has a directional tread pattern design with low void ratio for impressive handling. The large shoulder blocks aid cornering and lateral stability, while the centre V-shaped grooves disperse water efficiently to ensure excellent wet traction. The tread, sidewall, bead design and racing compound are designed to meet handling and traction requirements for racing.

10th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Sage Launches Mobile Payment System

In the US Sage Payment Solutions has launched a new mobile payment system for small and medium-sized retailers. Sage Mobile Payments comes bundled with a Sage merchant account to allow businesses to expand their payment options by accepting credit and debit cards on 400+ types of mobile phones and computing devices, across all major wireless carriers. Sage Payment Solutions is available for a monthly fee and no incremental mobile processing or transaction fees.

2nd February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis sponsors 2011 SATS Cosworth Euro Drifting Team

Maxxis has announced that it will take its MA-Z1 Drift tyre onto the European drifting circuit, with the sponsorship of reigning European Drift champion Mark Luney in the SATS Cosworth team. The SATS Cosworth Supra combines the drifting expertise of the SATS Motorsport team with an engine capable of pushing over 800bhp provided by Cosworth. Mark Luney, who has won the championship two years in a row and was also a contender for the title of Maxxis British Drift Champion in 2010, has signed to drive the car over the course of the year at major championships both in the UK and across Europe.

31st January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama adds three series to 2011 UK motorsport agenda

Yokohama HPT has confirmed that it will continue to work in partnership with one-make race series in the UK in 2011 and add a further three series to its portfolio of championships choosing Yokohama as control tyre. The company will supply control tyres to almost 30 race series. Commenting, head of Motorsport at YHPT Mark Evans said; “It looks as if 2011 will be an even busier season for Yokohama than last year and I am delighted that our involvement in motorsport is growing, both on a global and a domestic level. I am very pleased that we are continuing our relationships with some of the UK’s premier series, on the racetrack, rallycross circuits and oval tracks. I’m also excited by the prospect of supporting several new series, such as the VTEC Challenge and the new rallycross categories.”

28th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis to Sponsor Team Japspeed

In addition to its role as title sponsor of the Maxxis British Drift Championship, tyre manufacturer Maxxis International has announced its sponsorship of Team Japspeed. The deal will continue a successful relationship that began in 2009, in which driver Steve Biagioni won the British Drift Championship using the Maxxis MA-Z1 Drift tyre.

26th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Hails “Successful” AutoSport International

Maxxis International UK managing director Derek McMartin has declared AutoSport International “an incredibly successful show” for the brand. The brand showcased its key high performance tyres on a Caterham 7, Ferrari Scuderia 430 and KTM XPO, while a road-going Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Superbike helped promote its motorcycle range. McMartin said the show had helped Maxxis “make a major impact with a key target audience,” as many of the UK’s performance and tuning enthusiasts visited the show. The show also marked the public debut of Maxxis’ new UK website, the 2011 corporate hospitality unit and the 2011 international sports sponsorship, in addition to the promotional burlesque Maxxis Babes calendars and mobile phone app.

21st January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli 2010’s ‘Most Recommended’ Tyre Brand

Data from tyre market research specialists Encircle Marketing shows that Pirelli was the most recommended brand in 2010. The analysis by Encircle Marketing, which continuously monitors brand recommendations found that Pirelli came top with eight per cent of all recommendations, up by almost half a point on its 2009 performance.

20th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper to Fit Newly Developed Tyre to Caterham-Lola SP/300.R

The Caterham-Lola SP/300.R will be fitted with brand new ultra-high performance racing tyres developed by Cooper Tire. The new tyre is being developed in parallel with Caterham’s chassis, so that it “evolves” with the chassis, according to Cooper. Caterham has a long-time relationship with Cooper via the US company’s Avon Tyres brand, which has been the OE fitment for all Caterham Cars since 1991.

17th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Gets 2011 Rolling at Autosport

This year's Autosport International show will kick-start the year for the UK distributor of Yokohama tyres, Yokohama HPT Ltd. Two new motorsport tyres will be launched into the UK market at the company’s show stand (stand number 2740) and Yokohama will also confirm its motorsport involvement for 2011.

13th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Geared Up for AutoSport International

The AutoSport International show gets underway tomorrow and runs until January 16, and Maxxis reports it is ready and waiting and will launch its new ZR9 UHP tyre during the Birmingham show. It will also use the opportunity to showcase several key Maxxis products for different market sectors and to launch its new hospitality unit and launch the new maxxis.co.uk website, 2011 calendar and mobile phone app to the general public.

12th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli's to Focus on F1 at Autosport

Pirelli has announce plans to promote its recent return to Formula One (F1) sponsorship with an Autosport International stand showcasing the Italian tyre manufacturer’s historic and future involvement in Formula One.

According to the company, fans will be “thrilled by the two tier stand, which alongside F1 engineering masterpieces, will be displaying a host of other attractions and activities including a GT Cup car and the Pirelli simulator.” British Rally Championship Star Driver Elfyn Evans will also be in attendance with his rally car for the 2011 season, alongside the world famous Pirelli girls.

11th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis to Exhibit ZR9 at Autosport International Show

The Autosport International Show will take place this year on 13-16 January, and tyre manufacturer Maxxis International is preparing a new tyre UK launch, a presentation of its sports sponsorship and the unveiling of its new corporate website. The “2-in-1” Maxxis 2011 calendar and a new mobile phone app will comprise the promotional materials on show, while the ever-present Maxxis Babes will meet visitors to the show, pose for photographs and give away Maxxis merchandise. The Autosport Show is clearly an important event for Maxxis, giving the brand increasing its visibility in the aftermarket, and allowing it to communicate with the motorsport enthusiasts the show tends to attract.

6th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli F1 Tyres Have “Different Characteristics”: de la Rosa

Pirelli’s test-driver Pedro de la Rosa has told motorsport journalists that pleased with the development of the future tyre supplier’s current product following a two-day testing session at the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona. Former Sauber BMW driver de la Rosa told Autosport today: “These Pirelli tyres have their own quite different characteristics to the current supplier that the drivers will appreciate next year. I'm confident that they will form a very competitive package. Pirelli's arrival is great news for Formula One.”

21st October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Karam Wins Cooper Tire-backed USF2000 Championship

Fifteen-year-old American, Sage Karam, has marked himself out as a race star of the future by dominating the 2010 Cooper Tires Presents the USF2000 National Championship Powered by Mazda. Sanctioned by the IRL, the USF2000 National Championship is part of the IRL’s “Road to Indy” ladder system and was restarted this year, with Cooper immediately initiated as the sole tyre supplier to the series.

19th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Ex-GP2 Driver Grosjean in the Pirelli F1 Testing Hotseat

Autosport has reported that Pirelli’s driver for its Formula One tyre tests next week at Monza will be Romain Grosjean, a former GP2 driver. The motorsport news source says it understands Pirelli’s agreement with the Swiss covers only next week’s testing, meaning the position is – in theory at least – still up for grabs. Pedro De la Rosa, whose F1 Sauber seat Nick Heidfeld has taken over, was previously linked with the position.

16th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors