Pirelli to be spec tire for Grand-Am
Roger Edmondson stated that a key part in the decision to move forward with Pirelli was its ability to market the series and the sport within at the retail level, which Hoosier, the previous supplier, was not able to do since they only manufacture racing tires and nothing to the public.
Pirelli's Paul Hembery emphasized the importance of the decision to them in the United States. They felt that Grand-Am has grown impressively and is one of the leading players in American racing and look forward to working with the series, teams, and drivers on the technical and promotional level to ensure the continued growth and recognition at the international level.
Hoosier will continue to be the official supplier of tires to the newly named Koni Challenge series of Grand Am racing.