BFGoodrich Michelin Tires To Remain Skip Barber Racing School Sole Tire Supplier Through 2015

Skip Barber Racing School is excited to continue its fifteen year partnership with BFGoodrich and MICHELIN Tires.

BFGoodrich and Michelin Tires' substantial contributions to Skip Barber Racing School are the result of their stellar product line, as well as, the more than 15-year partnership with the school said Michael Culver, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member of Skip Barber Racing School. The contract expands our opportunity to continue working together to provide on-track excitement for the thousands of individuals that go through Skip Barber Racing School programs annually. This is a significant relationship for both BFGoodrich and Skip Barber Racing School and we are thrilled to continue the association.

The expanded and enhanced agreement begins in 2013. BFGoodrich and Michelin Tires will provide all tires for Skip Barber Racing School programs including the Skip Barber Formula Race Series presented by Mazda, MAZDASPEED Challenge, MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge, Racing Schools, High Performance Driving Schools, and Mazda Driving Schools.

"The partnership with Skip Barber Racing School gives us a chance to connect with drivers in an exciting way," said Andrew Koury, BFGoodrichTires Ultra High Performance Category Manager.  The programs provide the ultimate driving experience and we can demonstrate the performance our tires can bring to these driving enthusiasts.

Students of Skip Barber Racing School's more than 10,000 annual programs will continue to experience the BFGoodrich & Michelin Tire difference. Additionally, as part of the partnership extension, the BFGoodrich and Michelin brand will utilize Skip Barber Racing School's national footprint as well as its logistical knowledge to show brand competiveness with other tire manufacturers through separate events in the year.


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