Hoosier Introduces New Sprint Car Dirt Tires
Hoosier Racing Tire has introduced a newly designed rear drive tire for sprint car dirt racing in 2023. The new rear tires feature an updated symmetrical tread pattern design and profile allowing competitors to rotate tires to extend use and longevity, the company said. “Our manufacturing team has expressed the need for mold replacements due
Hoosier To Raise Prices on Some Race, Street Tire Products
Dealers and distributors can expect to see up to a 15% price increase on some products starting Sept. 1.
Continental Merges Special-Purpose Tire Segments
Commercial Specialty Tires, Two Wheel Tires and Hoosier Racing Tire are combined in a new “Specialty Tires” business unit.
Hoosier Tire Mourns Passing of Co-Founder
Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. has announced the passing of company co-founder Joyce Newton who recently passed away at the age of 85.
Continental Names New Hoosier Tire President
Following the acquisition of Hoosier Racing Tire Corp., Continental Tire the Americas has named John DeSalle president of Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. In his new role, DeSalle will report to Jochen Etzel, CEO of Continental Tire the Americas and Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. DeSalle started working for Hoosier in 1989, developing radial race tire technology.
Hoosier Tire Founder Bob Newton Dies
The founder of Hoosier Racing Tires, Bob Newton, died yesterday at his home in Plymouth, Ind., at age 85.
Keeping Race-Tuned Vehicles on the Road Requires Dedicated Tires
An eerily maniacal grin emanated from my buddy Steve Lobel’s face, giving me only a hint of what was to come. I arrived in the small burg of Canton, Ga., earlier that morning to see his car – recently retrieved from the tuner shop Forged Performance just down the road in Marietta, outside of Atlanta.
Hoosier Cleared of Antitrust Claims in Race Tire Case
Hoosier Performance Tire did not violate any antitrust laws with its exclusive race tire supply contracts, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled July 23. The court ruling counters charges by Specialty Tire of America, which brought the antitrust suit, claiming that Hoosier’s supply contracts were exclusionary. The court ruled that single-tire rules in dirt
Race Tire Tie-up Between Conti, Hoosier
Continental Tire North America and Hoosier Racing Tire have set a “strategic alliance” for their respective motorsport tires. The deal covers marketing, business and tire development, according to the companies. “The alliance will allow both companies to drive new growth prospects, technologies and have the potential to ultimately transform a variety of motorsports platforms,” said
Speed Matters: Selling R-Compound Tires May Help Cement Customer Relationships
So you want to get into the business of selling unique tires? Let’s see…how about starting off with a low-volume product line with relatively low margins in a market that’s so small no one can seem to estimate its size – or potential? Hmmm. That sounds like a great opportunity. Okay, zap – you’ve now