May 24, 2018   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

BFGoodrich Debuts as Title Sponsor of the SCORE Baja 500

BFGoodrich Debuts as Title Sponsor of the SCORE Baja 500

GREENVILLE, S.C., May 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BFGoodrich(®) Tires will be the title sponsor of the SCORE Baja 500 on its 50(th) anniversary run June 2.

The iconic desert race, known for technical course sections and tire-punishing terrain, aligns well with BFGoodrich's commitment to creating tougher tires that win championships under Baja's most grueling conditions.

Since the first Baja 500 BFGoodrich raced in more than 40 years ago, its teams have seen 30 overall wins. Data from these races has been used to develop innovations for BFGoodrich(®) Tires. The Mud-Terrain T/A(®) KM3, launching in June in North America, features increased toughness and traction in mud and on rocks as a result of lessons learned from racing in Baja.

"This is a significant year for us at the SCORE Baja 500," said Chris Baker, motorsports director, BFGoodrich and Michelin North America. "Our title sponsorship reflects our commitment to this sport and to creating tougher tires. We support the widest range of classes in SCORE Baja racing and claimed 10 class wins in last year's Baja 500."

To mark the race's 50(th) anniversary, two of the most iconic names in off-road racing will serve as grand marshals: Sal Fish, former CEO of SCORE, and Ivan Stewart, nicknamed "Ironman" for his desert-racing accomplishments.

BFGoodrich will also award $25,000 to the overall winner if the vehicle is equipped with BFGoodrich(®) Tires.

This year's race marks the 25(th) anniversary of the trophy truck class. This class elevated the profile of desert racing, and BFGoodrich(®) Tires were mounted on 21 of the past 24 Baja 500 trophy truck winners.

In last year's Baja 500, BFGoodrich teams captured nine of the top 10 overall positions and claimed victories in Trophy Truck Legends, Class 1, Trophy Truck Spec, Class 10, Class 8, Class 7, Class 7SX, UTV Pro, Baja Challenge and Class 11.

About BFGoodrich(®) Tires

With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich® Tires is dedicated to providing high-performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. Combining technical expertise with 45 years of motorsports experience, BFGoodrich delivers tires for a full range of driving experiences, from ultra-high performance on the street to off-road terrain with one common theme -- extreme performance. Learn more at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, www.BFGoodrichRacing.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter or Instagram at @BFGoodrichTires.

CONTACT: Phil Watson, phil.watson@michelin.com, Office: 864-458-4996, Cell: 864-507-9442

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