PRODUCT BULLETIN: HOOSIER REINTRODUCES VINTAGE MINI-COOPER SLICK

HOOSIER NAMED OFFICIAL TIRE OF THE U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP & WORLD FIGURE 8® TOUR

We are less than two weeks away from the launch of the 2012 World Figure 8® Tour season. The crossover campaign begins Saturday May 26th with a 100-lap main event. Then it is the big one on Sunday May 27th, the 1st Annual United States Figure 8 ChampionshipTM 90-minute endurance race presented by UAW. The Bryant Heating and Cooling Indianapolis Speedrome® is the host of these exciting events. The WF8T is proud to announce that Hoosier has been named the official tire. The 2012 World Figure 8® Tour Hoosier tire will become available starting Thursday afternoon May 17th. More

PRODUCT BULLETIN: NEW 5.5/11.0-6 ENDURO TIRE SIZE

TALLADEGA, AL (May 4, 2012) -- Brandon McReynolds only led once (for about 20 feet) but it was enough to earn the young driver his first-ever ARCA Series win. 

McReynolds, the son of legendary NASCAR crew chief Larry McReynolds, used a last-lap charge to pass Matt Lofton coming out of the final turn to capture the International Motorpsorts Hall of Fame 250 before a cheering crowd of onlookers. 

Rain washed out qualifying so the field was set by car owners points. This put Matt Lofton on the pole with Chris Buescher completing the front row of the 43-car field.  

The 94-lap race featured four leaders among three different drivers. Matt Lofton led the race's first 52 laps before giving way to Chad Hackenbracht. More

OREGON, Wis. — The ASA Midwest Tour’s decision to compete on a different compound of Hoosier tires were catching everyone’s attention at Saturday’s practice for Sunday’s season opening event, the 4th Annual Joe Shear Classic at Madison Int’l Speedway.

So fast, many are asking if the eight-year-old track record could be in jeopardy.

Jason Weinkauf’s fast time in the final practice session of 17.452 came within 0.039 seconds of an eight-year Super Late Model track record by Andrew Morrissey who set the mark of 17.413 seconds in 2004. What is interesting is that Morrissey set the track record using a 4-bbl carburetor, and the ASA Midwest Tour competes on2-bbl carburetors. More

SALEM, IN (April 29, 2012) -- Arizona's Alex Bowman led 146 of 200 laps en route to winning the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 at Salem Speedway Sunday afternoon. 

It was Bowman's third win in the ARCA Series which has enjoyed three different winners in its first three races of the 2012 season.  

A total of 34 cars were on hand for qualifying at the .555-mile oval. Chris Buescher, who has yet to visit victory lane this season, won the pole for the event driving the #17 Roulo Brothers Racing Ford.

Buescher posted a time of 17.060 seconds for an average speed of 117.116 mph. Alex Bowman was second with a time of 17.142 seconds (116.556 mph).

The 200-lap race featured six leaders among four different drivers. Chris Buescher led the race's first 39 laps before giving way to Alex Bowman for the first of his three turns out front.  More

PRODUCT BULLETIN: Hoosier Releases New 8" Open Competition Tire

Red Line Oil Karting Championship announces new sponsorship, tire program and final schedule for the 2012 race season.

Promoter Steve Cameron announced today that the 2012 race series will host two separate championships, the "Sanzaru Games NorCal Rotax Challenge" and the "Molecule Karting Championship"

The "Molecule  Karting Championship" will feature Red Line Oil and Hoosier tires as primary sponsors. All karts in the series will be racing on the Hoosier R60A tire and running the race proven Red Line Oil two cycle kart product.

The "Sanzaru Games NorCal Rotax Challenge" is part of the Rotax Max National Karting series, offering NorCal racers the opportunity to qualify for the Rotax nationals. As customary, the series will have one event at the Dixon track in addition to the races at Simraceway. More

OSWEGO, NY (March 9) – For over 20 years Hoosier Racing Tire has played an integral role in the racing action at Oswego Speedway, and that will continue in 2012.  Hoosier’s Irish Saunders and Oswego Speedway co-owner John Torrese announced today their continued partnership which will see Hoosier Racing Tires on every entrant in the Novelis Supermodified division and Pathfinder Bank SBS Series at the Speedway.  More

PRODUCT BULLETIN: Hoosier Introduces Larger H500 Size

NOAH NICHOLS IS A STAR IN THE CLASSROOM AND ON THE RACE TRACK

BELPRE, OH (March 15, 2012) -- Although just 11 years old, Noah Nichols has discovered a winning combination doesn't happen by accident. It happens through thoughtful preparation, understanding and proper execution to get the desired results.   

The young driver from Belpre, OH has found he must apply himself in the classroom and apply the skills he is developing in school on to the race track. 

The 4.0 student doesn't just hop in the kart and drive, he spends hours during the week preparing the kart he will race in. 

This understanding of the kart gives the young driver an edge over his competition when it comes to making adjustments to improve his kart's performance. 

Noah, driving for Team N1, had an outstanding 2011 season compiling 18 feature and 35 heat race wins at four different race tracks. More

3-14-2012 - PRODUCT BULLETIN: Hoosier Adds P295/55R15 to its DOT Drag Radial Line-Up

IRVINGTON, AL (March 10, 2012) -- Cale Gale captured the Mobile ARCA 200 to notch his second ARCA Series win Saturday at his hometown track. Gale led the final 28 laps en route to the win in front of a packed house. 

While the ARCA Series is celebrating its 60th anniversary season, it was the series' first trip to the 1/2-mile facility. 

There were a total of 41 cars posting times in qualifying with Arizona's Alex Bowman setting fast time. Bowman circled the track in 17.547 seconds (102.582 mph) to earn the pole. 

Chase Elliott, son of racing great Bill Elliott, narrowly missed winning the pole with a time of 17.555 seconds (102.535 mph). More

PRODUCT BULLETIN: NEW SIZES ADDED TO R6 PRODUCT LINE (P315/40ZR18 & P315/35ZR19)

Lakeville, IN (February 24, 2012) -- Hoosier Tire’s generous contingency program with SCCA Club, SCCA Solo and NASA series will continue throughout the 2012 racing season. The Hoosier contingency program has increased Hoosier’s presence in the grassroots club racing market. This program has benefitted many club racing competitors who typically race for non-monetary awards like points, trophies or free product. By awarding free product, like race car parts to club racers, it entices the competitor to continue to race, be brand loyal and saves money to spend on other racing expenses. Take a moment to review the updated 2012 contingency payout and awards at the link below and if you have any questions please contact Paula Nate, pnate@hoosiertire.com.  

“2012 Contingency Programs”

Link to: http://www.hoosiertire.com/cont.htm

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (February 18, 2012) -- Hopefully, ARCA fans had their DVR's set on extended record on Saturday. 

The season-opening Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 race at Daytona went into overtime with Bobby Gerhart coming from 42nd place to claim his eighth Daytona win in a climactic green-white-checker finish.  

Gerhart's uncharacteristic poor starting position was a result of a post-qualifying inspection which relegated him to the rear of the field after setting fast time in qualifying on Friday. 

Gerhart's qualifying engine had a vacuum leak and forced the Pennsylvania driver to go to a back-up engine and, worse yet, a 42nd place starting spot in the season-opening race which he has dominated over the years. More

PRODUCT BULLETIN: Hoosier Introduces First Front Wheel Drive 4-Cylinder/Hornet/U-Car Racing Tire

HOOSIER DISTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCES NEW E-MOD DRIVER REWARDS PROGRAM

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic and Precise Racing Products are proud to announce a new Driver Rewards Program for E-mod competitors in the Ohio, Western NY, and Pennsylvania region. HTMA/Precise has posted a guaranteed minimum $11,500 cash point fund plus tire/product contingencies that will be paid directly to our teams in this competitive area for the 2012 racing season.  

“We definitely felt it was time to get back to rewarding the racers for their support of our Hoosier product,” stated HTMA/Precise General Manager Bob Wirts. “We needed to develop a simple, performance-based reward system. If the drivers get rewarded, so will the racetracks, with higher and more consistent car counts. We also wanted to limit the amount of change required to continue racing in these difficult economic times.” More

HOOSIER R60A TIRE APPROVED FOR TAG USA RACING

LAKEVILLE, IN (February 7, 2012) -- Hoosier is proud to announce the approval of the R60A compound for competition at tracks and series that have adopted TAG USA rules. The following tires have been approved for the 2012-2013 race seasons: More

"NEW H2O WET HELPED ME EARN MY FIRST SCCA SOLO NATS TROPHY!" Submitted by: Chris Robbins

LINCOLN, NE -- My 2006 Mazda MX-5 (3rd generation Miata) is prepped for C Street Prepared class autocross competition, where I compete against the smaller & much lighter 1st and 2nd gen Miatas. 

My drivetrain/suspension mods include AST 5220 coilovers, Hyperco springs, Hotchkis RX-8 front swaybar (no rear bar), full polyurethane bushings, and Mazdaspeed LSD. The engine is producing close to 200 hp and 170 tq (crank). It weighed 2360 at Nats this year, or nearly 400 lbs more than my competition. 

My best finish at Nats was 11th in 2010, although the car does have a National Championship title (Juliann Pokorny won the CSP Ladies class in 2009, in the rain on Day 2, on Hoosier Wets). More

RRDC’S MARK DONOHUE AWARD WINNER FANDOZZI PRESENTED WITH UNIQUE TROPHY AT ROLEX 24

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2012) - Kevin Fandozzi, who earned the 41st annual RRDC Mark Donohue Award for his spectacular Touring 3 class victory at the 2011 SCCA National Championship Runoffs last September, was presented the award at RRDC’s annual dinner prior to the running of the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona.

Originally scheduled to be awarded at the 2012 SCCA National Convention in March, the Road Racing Drivers Club board members elected to present the trophy to Fandozzi in Daytona as part of the RRDC’s 60th-anniversary celebration. The award is given in the name of Mark Donohue for personal spirit and performance at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs. More

HOOSIER ENDS SUPPORT OF TSMA SERIES

LAKEVILLE, IN (January 30, 2012) -- Hoosier Racing Tire regrets to inform the drivers, owners and promoters who race with the TSMA organization that it will be unable to continue its support of the sanctioning body in 2012.

“It is never an easy decision to end a relationship like this,” stated Hoosier Product Manager Shanon Rush. “Although we were close to coming to an agreement for 2012, the recent rule changes proposed by TSMA would not allow competitors racing on Hoosier Tires to have a fair chance at the championship. We also reviewed last year’s point standings and very little of our sponsorship was reaching our dedicated Hoosier customers. It's time to take our support back to those who support Hoosier Tires.”

“This philosophical change does not weaken our commitment to Modified racing,” reiterated Mr. Rush. “It is our intent to continue open competition tire development, race track and driver support, and support for organizations that support Hoosier Tire and our Distributors. We wish TSMA and those drivers who support it good luck and apologize that we were unable to reach an agreement for 2012.” 

If drivers, owners, or promoters have any specific questions or concerns, feel free to share them with us directly via e-mail to srush@hoosiertire.com or visit our website at www.hoosiertire.com.

TWO MILLION HOURS OF SAFETY

Plymouth, IN (January 17, 2012) -- Hoosier Racing Tire Corp., the world’s largest manufacturer of racing tires, has achieved two million man hours worked without a lost-time accident as of December 2011 in the firm’s Plymouth, Indiana manufacturing facility. Safety is an integral part of Hoosier’s daily practice. This philosophy extends from executive management to the highly skilled workforce building our tires. More