EV bests previous “Race to the Clouds” mark by over a minute FULLERTON, CA (July 1, 2010) – An electric vehicle driving on Yokohama tires and powered by a new AC Propulsion motor broke the record for electric vehicles in the 2010 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs, Colorado over the weekend.
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Heidi Steele Battles Baja 500 for 2nd Place Finish on Yokohama Tires
Off-road champion finishes punishing 438-mile course on off-the-shelf Geolandar M/T+® tires FULLERTON, CA. – (June 8, 2010) – Yokohama Tire-sponsored off-road champion Heidi Steele battled the toughest SCORE Baja 500 course in her career yet still managed to claim second place. The 42nd running of the event was held in Ensenada, Mexico on June 5.… Continue reading Heidi Steele Battles Baja 500 for 2nd Place Finish on Yokohama Tires
Yokohama to Sponsor 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series
Tiremaker returns to short-course racing for the first time since 1994 FULLERTON, CA (Feb. 4, 2010) – Yokohama Tire Corporation is expanding its off-road activities, becoming an associate sponsor of the eight-weekend 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Series. The one-year sponsorship agreement includes track signage and a space in the vendor/pit area. “Partnering with Lucas Oil… Continue reading Yokohama to Sponsor 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series
Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2010 Motorsports Program Looks Like a Winner
Tiremaker seeks to continue ’09 success with teams in off-road and ALMS, plus expanded “eco-racing’ with orange oil-infused tires in the GT3 Challenge and new GTC series FULLERTON, CA (Jan. 18, 2010) – In 2009, Yokohama Tire Corporation had many major motorsports successes, including repeat championships in off-road racing’s SCORE and SNORE series, and a… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2010 Motorsports Program Looks Like a Winner