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Pedrosa takes third win at Sachsenring in MotoGP

Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa won the German Grand Prix to secure his third consecutive triumph at Sachsenring, having used Bridgestone’s hardest compound MotoGP tyres to combat the heavy abrasion of the circuit. Shinji Aoki – manager, Bridgestone Motorsport Tyre Development Department said that the company had “advised some riders to use the harder rear slick” following analysis completed during the warm-up session, and while all but one rider fitted the extra hard front slicks for greater cornering stability and durability, the field was split on rear tyre choice, with all CRT riders using the softer medium compound.

9th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Johnson Controls releases new Varta replacement battery

Johnson Controls has released a new battery aimed at the replacement market and particularly at Japanese and Korean compact cars. The Blue Dynamic has been developed specifically with models such as the Honda Jazz and Hyundai Atos in mind, according to the company. More than 20% (250,000 cars) of those model types across the EU are registered in the UK.

24th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone provides asymmetric MotoGP tyre for Le Mans

Bridgestone is at Le Mans this weekend for the fourth round of the 2012 season, where it will provide an asymmetric rear tyre to deal with the demands of the circuit’s emphasis on right-hand turns. Hiroshi Yamada, manager at Bridgestone’s Motorsport Department, said: “Le Mans is a special place to visit with the large crowds and history of the venue combining to create a unique atmosphere and over the years the French GP has provided some very challenging races due to the poor weather conditions encountered at this time of year.

15th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Stoner first as Jerez offers MotoGP “every track condition”

Repsol Honda’s Casey Stoner scored his first MotoGP victory at Jerez after fending off Factory Yamaha Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo in a closely contested Spanish GP. Masao Azuma, chief engineer at tyre supplier Bridgestone’s Motorsport Tyre Development Department, said: “I am happy with how both our wet and slick tyres performed at Jerez in what were very challenging operating conditions.”

30th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal motorsport tyres accredited by CAMS

Federal's FZ-201 and FZ-202 semi slick R Spec tyres have been approved for production car racing in Australia by The Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS). Federal Tires Motorsport project manager, Taz Yeh said that to have the Federal brand approved for fitment at national level is “an honour” for a company only recently involved in motorsport. The company believes CAMS approval – linked to the FIA – is key to the brand taking the FZ-201 and FZ-202 to other territories as the brand expands internationally its motorsport involvement.

18th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli to hit Thruxton hard in BSB round two

Pirelli is recommending its hardest SC2 compound for riders tackling Thruxton at the second round of the British Superbike Championship. Bad weather meant the opening round at Brands Hatch was dominated by those best equipped to deal with damp conditions, and Pirelli suggests podium finishers, Jon Kirkham, Alistair Seeley and Michael Rutter may just be quietly hoping a repeat. Thruxton will demand different machine set-up’s and strategies for riders and teams, and if the weather stays fine, the Superbike competitors have three slick options on the rear – SC0 (softest), SC1 (medium) and SC2 (hardest) – and the SC1 and SC2 on the front;. Fully wet conditions will see riders opt for Pirelli Diablo Rain and the intermediate Diablo Wet tyres will be available for difficult in-between conditions.

12th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

GoldenTyre launching new scooter lines

This year Italian tyre brand GoldenTyre is introducing new scooter ranges. The first of these is a product intended for everyday use in all weather. The GT 75 M+S is suited for use in wintry conditions – the manufacturer states the tyre’s reinforced casing enables usage at a lower inflation pressure, a measure said to be recommended by experts for riding in the colder months. The tyre’s siped tread is also said to do a “superb job” in wet conditions, snow or in slush. The range in available in 10 to 14-inch sizes.

24th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Motorsport expresses “devastation” over Simoncelli

The tragic events at MotoGP’s Malaysian Grand Prix, at which Italian San Carlo Honda Gresini rider Marco Simoncelli was killed, have left representatives at tyre supplier Bridgestone Motorsport understandably devastated. Taka Horio, general manager at the department, continued: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Marco’s family at this terrible, terrible time, and with his team. Words can do no justice to the emotion we are all feeling.

24th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Stoner tyre management the deciding factor on new Brickyard surface

Casey Stoner and the Repsol Honda Team delivered a masterclass in consistency and tyre management in particularly tricky conditions to extend the Australian’s MotoGP championship lead to 44 points at the high temperature, newly resurfaced Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was followed across the line by teammate Dani Pedrosa in second and Yamaha Racing’s Ben Spies who recovered excellently having dropped to ninth to climb onto the podium for the third time this season.

30th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Full Grid on Anglesey as Dunlop Supplies NBC Control Tyre

On 10 September the No Budget Cup (NBC) came to the UK for the first time, staging a one off race at Anglesey. The peninsula saw a strong grid of 48, the maximum amount of racers allowed on the grid at the Welsh circuit. Dunlop tyres partnered with the NBC to become the control tyre for the championship, which has plans for more UK-based events in 2011.

21st September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Rossi Takes Advantage of Stoner Fall in MotoGP Opener

Valentino Rossi won the first race of the season in spectacular style after an intense race-long battle between the top four, comprising his Fiat Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo who finished second having fought his way past both Repsol Honda’s Andrea Dovizioso, who finished third, and a very close fourth-placed Nicky Hayden. Every rider but Pramac Racing’s Mika Kalli opted for the harder option front Bridgestone slick.

12th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Metzeler Wins Third Consecutive Indoor Enduro World Title

Metzeler has claimed its third consecutive World Indoor Enduro title with top riders Blazusiak and Cervantes heading the order on Metzeler 6 DAYS EXTREME enduro tyres. After just three rounds of competition, Metzeler rider Tadeusz Blazusiak (KTM) was proclaimed FIM Indoor Enduro World Cup Champion in Vigo, Spain after winning all three finals. According to the company, this form of exciting and fast action Enduro has attracted big names this season with top names including multi World Enduro and Trials champions such as Mika Ahola (Honda), Dougie Lampkin (Beta) and Ivan Cervantes (KTM).

14th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni King of the Hill

Marangoni is celebrating the success of its hill climbing champion, Simone Faggioli, who recently won European Hill Climb Championship for the second time. Faggioli, who drives an Osella FA30 with Zytek 3000-V8 engine and Marangoni Zeta Linea Racing tyres, achieved the feat one race from the end of the 2009 series. The Marangoni sponsored driver last won this European title in 2005, in a similar car again fitted with the Italian company’s race tyres.

Faggioli took the 2009 title after winning six of the eleven stages which make up the European Hill Climb Championship. A slow puncture meant that Faggioli could only manage third place on the fearsome Italian Trento-Bondone stage, but this was won by his Marangoni teammate Davide Baldi.

14th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Viking International Offers Platinum Battery Range

Viking International has added the new Platinum battery range, from UK Batteries, to the company’s product portfolio. The Platinum range includes Prestige and Prestige Plus. According to the company, the batteries are manufactured to OE specification and used by a number of leading manufacturers including Toyota, Volkswagen, Saab, Lexus, Honda and Ford.

The Prestige range is suitable for the majority of cars including older models dating back to the early nineties up to today’s modern engines and includes a three year guarantee. Prestige Plus is designed for modern and premium vehicles, especially for larger engines and those vehicles with higher electrical demands such as air conditioning and GPS.

14th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Favours Hard Slicks for San Marino MotoGP

Hot, humid conditions in San Marino on the first day of its Grand Prix have produced a favourable reaction to the hard compound Bridgestone slicks amongst the field. Whilst both options were used during the free practice session to get a feeling for the available grip and balance from each, it was on the harder slicks that the best times were recorded.

4th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors