BFGoodrich^® Tires recently teamed up with Skip Barber Racing School, LLC, becoming the new title sponsor for its national race series. The 14-race professional championship series serves as a primary stepping-stone for young drivers advancing to the highest ranks of the sport. The series is now known as the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda. BFGoodrich Tires recently caught up with its Brand Director, Kaz Holley and George Ayers, president and COO of Skip Barber Racing School, LLC, to hear about what’s in store for the partnership.

“We are thrilled to be associated with the Skip Barber National Race Series and committed to developing the next generation of champions,” said Holley. “BFGoodrich tires are known for performance and our g-Force™ Sport tires are the perfect way to showcase our passion for racing excellence by supporting drivers who want to succeed.”

As title sponsor of the race series, BFGoodrich will utilize g-Force Sport tires exclusively at all race weekends. BFGoodrich Tires decals will also adorn the Skip Barber Formula 2000 racecar, while series competitors and Skip Barber crew members will wear the BFGoodrich Tires logo on their uniforms. The BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda began its 2007 season at the Mobil 1 12-Hours of Sebring. Twelve of the 14 season races are in support of notable motorsports events, including Champ Car, Grand-Am, ALMS, and NASCAR Busch East races.

“The 2007 Skip Barber National Race Series promises to be among the most visible and exciting we’ve ever run,” said Ayers. “Our partners BFGoodrich Tires and Mazda share our commitment to developing many of the world’s top drivers, and our prize fund and series champion award enhancements will make for intense competition among drivers. It’s going to be a great season of racing.”

For those who are not “in the know” when it comes to tires, the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport tire is a “right-off-the-shelf” tire that offers excellent race-ready dry grip and g-Control™ Sidewall Inserts to help resist deflection and generate tremendous cornering force. The g-Force Sport tire also boasts two deep, wide circumferential rain channels to help disperse water for excellent wet weather traction. The benefits of all this new technology for the competitors is excellent tire strength, a smooth ride and a consistent footprint while maintaining maximized tread contact under high speed.