Kumho Adds Mazda Team to ALMS Fold

(Akron/Tire Review) Filling a hole in its American Le Mans Series racing plans, Kumho Tire USA Inc. has agreed to supply tires for Mazda North America’s ALMS team.

By Tire Review Staff
April 28, 2006

B-K Motorsports, which runs in ALMS’s LMP2 class, will race the rest of the season on Kumho tires.

Kumho’s ALMS partner – Miracle Motorsports – opted earlier this season to focus only on endurance races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. “We will continue to supply tires to Miracle for endurance events, but we wanted to find another team with which we could contest the full ALMS season,” said Kumho motorsports manager Rudy Consolacion.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to work with Mazda,” said Consolacion. “Like us, last year was Mazda’s first year in the series, and they’re committed to developing their engine and chassis package and are eager to help us develop our tires.”

Ohio Tire & Auto Association Donates $3K at Annual Golf Outing

OTAA’s annual golf event raised funds for AACF while connecting Ohio Tire & Automotive Association members.

By Christian Hinton
September 20, 2023

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.