Yokohama Tire Corporation Returns to SCCA as Contingency Sponsor

Yokohama Tire Corporation is returning to the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) as a contingency sponsor for the 2010 Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour and Solo National Championships. Yokohama’s ADVAN Neova® AD08 ultra high-performance tire is now eligible for the SCCA’s contingency program for the series and championship.

“It’s great to be back with the SCCA," said Duane Sampson, Yokohama brand manager. “The drivers that compete in the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour and Solo National Championships definitely know, understand and appreciate ultra high-performance tires like the Neova AD08. This is an excellent place to showcase the capability of the tire and support grassroots motorsports."

The 10-event “Road to Lincoln" series (including the National Championships), kicks-off March 13 with the Dixie National Tour at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, Georgia. The National Championships are in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 8 at Lincoln Airport.

“Solo" racing is SCCA’s brand name for autocross competition. Solo events are driving skill contests that emphasize the driver’s ability and the car’s handling characteristics by driving a course that is designated by traffic cones on a low-hazard location, such as a parking lot or inactive airstrip. The events attract a full range of imported and domestic sports cars, sedans and purpose-built race cars.

For specific contingency details on participating classes, eligibility and decal requirements, visit http://www.scca.org or call SCCA: 800/770-2055.

2010 Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour Schedule

March 13, Dixie National Tour, South Georgia Motorsports Park, Adel, Georgia
March 27, Texas National Tour, Mineral Wells Airport, Mineral Wells, Texas
April 10, San Diego National Tour, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California
May 15, Wendover National Tour (Western States Championship), Wendover Airport, Wendover, Utah
May 29, Blytheville National Tour (Southern States Championship), Arkansas Aeroplex, Blytheville, Arkansas
July 3, Peru National Tour (Northern States Championship), Grissom Aeroplex, Peru, Indiana
July 10, Finger Lakes National Tour, Seneca Army Depot, Romulus, New York
August 7, Packwood National Tour, Hampton Mills, Packwood, Washington
September 8, Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championship, Lincoln Airport, Lincoln, Nebraska
October 23, Tire Rack Tri-State Championship National Tour, Arkansas Aeroplex, Blytheville, Arkansas