Goodyear and NASCAR officials announced today that they have extended contract for the Akron-based company to be the exclusive tire supplier for NASCAR’s top three divisions for five years ending 2017.
Goodyear began its’ relationship with NASCAR in 1950 and has been the exclusive tire supplier since 1997.
"This extension is the continuation of a relationship between experts," said Pierre Jambon, vice president of Goodyear’s off-highway business. "NASCAR is clearly the expert in stock car racing, and it has chosen Goodyear because of our expertise in delivering outstanding performance. Our tire performance on the track validates our brand, inspires confidence for drivers and helps create exciting racing for fans. We are proud to continue to be an integral part of NASCAR."
"Our longtime relationship with Goodyear is a testament to the company’s consistent high-quality tire it supplies the race teams," said Jim O’Connell, NASCAR’s chief sales officer. "Not only are they experts in tire performance, but they are also a brand that understands how to effectively engage and connect with our fans through creative activation."
"This season marks the 57th consecutive year of Goodyear's involvement with NASCAR, and I can't imagine our racing program without that alliance. We've been able to grow the exposure of the Goodyear brand through the phenomenal growth of NASCAR over the years, and it's been a very exciting process. The race cars have evolved and I thing that together, Goodyear and NASCAR have delivered a racing product that is second to none. We've been able to continually move forward on all fronts due to the tremendous communication and trust that we have with NASCAR at all levels, and I'm very pleased and very proud that this relationship will continue," said Stu Grant Goodyear’s Worldwide Racing General Manager.
Chad Knaus, crew chief on five-time Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson’s #48 car said, "I think the level of commitment from Goodyear over the years is incomparable among all levels of auto sports. Goodyear is always here, talking to the competitors, making sure their product performs how we need it to. The way their engineers work and deal with the teams, it shows why they have succeeded in this sport for so long. Goodyear’s tires are very consistent and they are very safe. That’s what I focus on, from a crew chief or team standpoint, is the consistency of the tires. Goodyear continually tries to evolve to keep up with the sport and puts its resources back in, and that is greatly appreciated."
Goodyear began its’ relationship with NASCAR in 1950 and has been the exclusive tire supplier since 1997.
"This extension is the continuation of a relationship between experts," said Pierre Jambon, vice president of Goodyear’s off-highway business. "NASCAR is clearly the expert in stock car racing, and it has chosen Goodyear because of our expertise in delivering outstanding performance. Our tire performance on the track validates our brand, inspires confidence for drivers and helps create exciting racing for fans. We are proud to continue to be an integral part of NASCAR."
"Our longtime relationship with Goodyear is a testament to the company’s consistent high-quality tire it supplies the race teams," said Jim O’Connell, NASCAR’s chief sales officer. "Not only are they experts in tire performance, but they are also a brand that understands how to effectively engage and connect with our fans through creative activation."
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"This season marks the 57th consecutive year of Goodyear's involvement with NASCAR, and I can't imagine our racing program without that alliance. We've been able to grow the exposure of the Goodyear brand through the phenomenal growth of NASCAR over the years, and it's been a very exciting process. The race cars have evolved and I thing that together, Goodyear and NASCAR have delivered a racing product that is second to none. We've been able to continually move forward on all fronts due to the tremendous communication and trust that we have with NASCAR at all levels, and I'm very pleased and very proud that this relationship will continue," said Stu Grant Goodyear’s Worldwide Racing General Manager.
Chad Knaus, crew chief on five-time Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson’s #48 car said, "I think the level of commitment from Goodyear over the years is incomparable among all levels of auto sports. Goodyear is always here, talking to the competitors, making sure their product performs how we need it to. The way their engineers work and deal with the teams, it shows why they have succeeded in this sport for so long. Goodyear’s tires are very consistent and they are very safe. That’s what I focus on, from a crew chief or team standpoint, is the consistency of the tires. Goodyear continually tries to evolve to keep up with the sport and puts its resources back in, and that is greatly appreciated."