Bridgestone Motorsport Launches New Consumer Website

(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Bridgestone Motorsport has launched a new consumer Web site aimed at bringing motorsport fans across the globe regular news and information about Bridgestone’s involvement in all of its major motor racing activities, namely the FIA Formula One World Championship, the GP2 Series, MotoGP, IRL, Champ Car World Series, Formula Nippon and Super GT.

Results and point standings for these championships will also be available at the new Web site, bridgestonemotorsport.com, as well as results for a number of other racing activities such as the Indy Pro Series and karting championships.

In addition to regular news, features and interviews, the Web site will also offer visitors opportunities to win prizes in competitions, download screensavers and wallpapers featuring Bridgestone teams and read all about Bridgestone’s history in motorsport.

Director of Bridgestone Motorsport, Hiroshi Yasukawa, said: “2006 marks an important point in Bridgestone’s motorsport history. It is 30 years since we established our motorsport department in 1976 and we are this year celebrating our 10th season as an official supplier to teams in the FIA Formula One World Championship. Bridgestone’s new motorsport Web site is a reflection of this commitment to motorsport worldwide and is intended to demonstrate the passion and dedication that Bridgestone puts into its racing activities. We hope the general public will enjoy visiting the new site.”

The Ohio Tire and Automotive Association (OTAA) held its annual golf outing this year at The Country Club at Muirfield Village, close to the renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club, home of the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament.

OTAA leadership welcomed around 116 OTAA members and thanked sponsors before teeing off and, following golf, attendees gathered for dinner, drinks and donations. OTAA leadership, including new President Jon Boyd, tire business manager, from Boyd’s Tire and Service, presented a $3,000 donation to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF). OTAA also presented the William Floyd Distinguished Service Award to Tom White, owner of the six-store Tire Source chain based in Canton. White received the honor in recognition of his long-term dedication and contributions to the OTAA board and the broader Ohio tire industry.