Archive for September, 2011

Here and Now with John Bowe

By JAXQuickfit ⋅ September 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The recent Phillip Island endurance round of the V8 Supercars was a fascinating contest. Watching something that was once a major part of my life without being behind the wheel is slightly weird for me, but I enjoyed it none the less.
Phillip Island is one of the toughest tracks on the tyres in the series, [...]

Dunlop Riders Dominate X Games 17

By JAXQuickfit ⋅ September 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

DUNLOP PROUDLY EXTENDED ITS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 15 DUNLOP-SPONSORED RIDERS WHO WON MEDALS AT THE RECENT X GAMES 17.

Goodyear’s Assurance Fuel Max Named “Tyre of the Year” by China’s Motor Trend Magazine

By JAXQuickfit ⋅ September 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

In this year’s Motor Trend tyre tests, Assurance Fuel Max greatly impressed judges when it became the first tyre in their testing history to outperform all competitors in nine tests

Vintage Victory for Veterans Skaife and Lowndes at L&H 500

By JAXQuickfit ⋅ September 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

TeamVodafone pair Skaife and Craig Lowndes dominated for the second year running and later predicted they were in a better position than leading into last year’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, which they won.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric2 topping independent tyre rankings

By JAXQuickfit ⋅ September 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Auto Express described the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 as an “impressive all-rounder that is an excellent choice for any condition”, as it beat out all competitors to claim the overall No. 1 spot and a “Best Buy 2011” endorsement.

Bridgestone Americas Announces US$1.2 Billion Investment in South Carolina

By JAXQuickfit ⋅ September 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

When fully completed, these three projects will total a US$1.2 billion investment and will increase Bridgestone Americas’ workforce in Aiken County by more than 850 jobs (direct or contractor positions).

Pirelli set to introduce the first road tyres derived from F1 experience

By JAXQuickfit ⋅ September 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

According to the Italian tyres manufacturer, the “P Zero Silver transfers to all drivers the main innovations introduced by Pirelli into the process of development and production for Formula One, a process that during the season has guaranteed a constant and speedy evolution of the product offered to the Teams.”

Pirelli Announces Tyre Choices for Japan and Korea

By admin ⋅ September 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Suzuka circuit, which hosts the Japanese Grand Prix, contains a wide variety of fast and medium speed corners, such as the famous Spoon Curve and 130R. This makes it ideal territory for the versatile P Zero White tyre, with the P Zero Yellow tyre – which has been used at every race so far this year – as the option.

Pirelli Unveils the Cinturato P1 Special Edition at the Frankfurt Motor show

By admin ⋅ September 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Cinturato P1 special edition on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show combines the typical environmentally-friendly features of Cinturato tyres with the benefits guaranteed by the Audi electric prototype

Pirelli Juniors Prepare for Title Showdown on Final Italian Championship Round

By admin ⋅ September 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Italian Junior Rally Championship, for drivers of two-wheel drive cars aged 28 or under, will be decided on this weekend’s Rally San Martino di Castrozza, held on the twisty mountain roads of the Dolomites from September 15-17. A Pirelli driver will definitely win the prestigious title – but which one?

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