Bridgestone Announces 2010 Tire Lineup

Courtesy of Bridgestone

NASHVILLE, TN (November 3, 2009) - With Bridgestone-equipped riders winning all three Supercross (SX) championships and both Motocross (MX) championships in 2009, Bridgestone's off-road technology and products remain highly competitive.  For 2010, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) will have a complete line of off-road tires available through the current distribution system, including the following motocross products:

M203 / M204:  Soft - Intermediate Terrain
The soft to intermediate terrain M203/M204 returns to the Bridgestone MX line-up for 2010.  Designed to work well in soft terrain conditions, these tires also cross over well to intermediate soils, while offering good durability and handling.  Key features and benefits are listed below.

•   M203 (front) has tire design technology for a broad range of soft and intermediate terrain applications
•   M203 (front) provides improved grip traction with directional pattern rotation to enhance stability and increase braking power
•   M204 (rear) offers a race-proven tread pattern designed with extra wide block spacing for great drive performance and improved slide control on firm base soil
•   M204 (rear) has tall tread blocks with shoulder steps and large base angle radius for reliable stability and durability in a broad range of abusive soil conditions
•   Solid grip and traction matched with available sizing adapts to the demands of today's four-stroke machines

M403 / M404:  Intermediate Terrain
Bridgestone's most popular off-road tire combination stays in the line up as the M403/M404.  These tires offer great performance in many varied terrain applications.

•   Bridgestone's broadest range motocross and off-road tires
•   Complete sizing and applications for all machines 50cc up to 450cc
•   Improved rubber compounds and tread design patterns
•   Fine-tuned casing constructions
•   Derived from top factory SX/MX and off-road racing technologies
•   Improved durability covers wider range of soils
•   M403 (front) provides improved cornering control and feedback even at full lean angles
•   M404 (rear) offers added traction and slide control for better acceleration out of corners

M603 / M604:  Intermediate - Hard Terrain
In hard terrain applications, the M603/M604 provides solid performance and durability while crossing over to intermediate conditions as well.

•   M603 (front) features a mid-camber basin with decreased rubber thickness between the tread blocks to give flexibility and plant to the tire without dropping stiffness of the tread block
•   The M603 (front) allows each block to adapt to the ground surface which gives an improved balance of lean grip, straight drive stability and light handling
•   M604 (rear) has a redesigned broad range SX proven tread pattern which cuts through loose terrain to find traction and grip on a firm base
•   Improved grip and traction adapts to the high power and torque of current four-stroke machines

About Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations:
Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is a business unit of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. Reporting into the BATO business unit are the company's Latin American tire operations, the U.S. and Canadian consumer tire businesses and the U.S. and Canadian commercial tire businesses. BATO develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. The business unit is focused on retail, wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in the Americas. In addition, through its Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions unit, retreading customers have access to industry-leading research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales expertise, providing them with a total tire solution.

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Pirelli Tire Support at Amateur National MX

Courtesy of Pirelli
Next week the world’s biggest motocross event will commence in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. for the legendary Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships from Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Pirelli Tire will be on hand to support the 28th running of the race with full service from its race semi August 4-8.

Pirelli-sponsored riders will receive first class treatment and full tire service throughout the five-day national while the company will provide special event pricing for all nationally-qualified competitors at the event.

“I want to congratulate all riders and their families for their commitment and hard work it takes to qualify,” stated Pirelli Motocross Manager Josh Whitmire. “To better serve the riders competing at Loretta’s we will have our best motocross tire technicians on site the entire week. In addition to our technical advise we will offer our premium Pirelli Scorpion MX tires at special pricing to assure each rider is on a new set of tires when the gate drops.”

All competitors are invited to stop by the Pirelli semi to learn more about the Scorpion MX family of tires. Scorpion MX tires have won 51 World Motocross Championships and Pirelli Tire has been winning races for 100 years.

Since 1982, the Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Motocross Championships has been the world’s premier event in the sport of motocross, hosting the sport’s biggest stars for nearly three decades. Each year, thousands of hopefuls throughout the country battle through area and regional qualifiers for their chance at a coveted title.

Rider resumes for the 2010 season will be accepted throughout the week at Loretta Lynn’s and all interested participants will receive a personal introduction to the Pirelli family.

Pirelli Tire North America designs, develops, manufactures and markets tires for passenger vehicles in both the original equipment and replacement markets as well as markets and distributes tires for motorcycle and motorsports. Located in Rome, Georgia, Pirelli’s Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) employs state-of-the-art technology to manufacture tires for both export and domestic markets. For more information please visit www.us.pirelli.com.

Pirelli Tire on Hand to Provide Amateur Support at Ponca City Grand National Championship

Press Release from Pirelli
Rome, Ga. - The amateur motocross season reaches its pinnacle next week, beginning with the world renowned Ponca City Grand National Championship on July 27 - August 1. The National Motosport Association's (NMA) premier event enters its 34th year of bar-banging action and Pirelli Tire will be on site throughout the six-day celebration.

Pirelli-backed competitors at Ponca City will receive tire service throughout the week from team technicians while all competitors at the Grand National Championship can purchase the Scorpion MX family of tire at a special price just for Ponca City.

The Ponca City Grand National Motocross Championship is the grand finale of over 100 events across 33 states. It features the top competitors throughout the country from the NMA's five regions.

Pirelli Tire North America designs, develops, manufactures and markets tires for passenger vehicles in both the original equipment and replacement markets as well as markets and distributes tires for motorcycle and motorsports. Located in Rome, Georgia, Pirelli's Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) employs state-of-the-art technology to manufacture tires for both export and domestic markets. For more information please visit www.us.pirelli.com.

Pirelli FIM Approved Scorpion PRO Tires Available for Advance Purchase in Preparation for International Six Days Enduro, October 10-17

Press Release from Pirelli

Rome, Ga. – Since 1913, the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) has been one of the most prestigious events on the FIM calendar and in the motorcycle racing world. The ISDE is truly a worldwide racing affair, traveling throughout the globe annually with various host sites. For 2009, the ISDE will take place in Figueira da Foz, Portugal and in preparation for the world’s oldest off-road race, Pirelli Tire is gearing up for another memorable week of action by encouraging all participants to purchase their tires in advance.