Dunlop Wins Extension to V8 Supercar Control Tyre Contract
V8 Supercar ‘Car of the Future’ to run on Dunlop rubber

Dunlop is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high and ultra high performance tyres with an impressive track record of motorsport success. Since 2002, Dunlop has exclusively supplied the V8
Supercar Championship control tyres, which are hand-made at the company’s specialised racing tyre factory in Nagoya, Japan.

Tander and Whincup Reign Supreme in Townsville

Tander won the 49th race of his career to surpass the great Peter Brock, labelling it a better victory than his last Bathurst 1000 title and then said it’s only the start. He now sits behind contemporaries Mark Skaife and Craig Lowndes on the all-time winners list.

Dunlop wins extension to V8 Supercar Control Tyre contract

Currently in their 10th year as the exclusive tyre supplier to both the V8 Supercar and the Fujitsu development series, Dunlop’s new contract is its fourth in succession and will run from 2013-2017.

The start of the new contract will also coincide with the V8 Supercar ‘Car of the Future’ debut, which Dunlop will now be sponsoring and developing all-new 18 inch tyres for.

Win at Winton; Kelly and van Gisbergen Take Darwin Honours

V8 Supercar Championship Series leader Jamie Whincup extended his lead in the 2011 title chase with a strong victory in Saturday’s race, with the two-time series champion taking the lead by virtue of pitting early and had hit the front by the time the whole field had pitted.

Van Gisbergen Scores Breakthrough V8 Win

KIWI ACE SHANE VAN GISBERGEN HAS WON HIS FIRST V8 SUPERCAR RACE AT HIS HOME EVENT, THE ITM400 HAMILTON IN NEW ZEALAND ON APRIL 15-17.

Whincup claims incredible fourth Clipsal 500 victory in six years

This win has been made all the sweeter as, for the first time in the history of the Clipsal 500, the race started in wet conditions which meant the field were battling during the early stages of the race.“This is a huge win for us,” said Whincup.

Here and Now with John Bowe

The opening round of the 2011 V8 Supercar Championship Series in the Middle East was a huge success thanks to the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ‘Sprint’ tyre. As the track is full Formula One spec, it has lots of room and very good grip, and the Sprint tyre allowed more side by side racing than I have seen for years.

Abu Dhabi Goes 100% SP Sport Maxx Sprint Tyre, Whincup Claims Opening Race and Courtney Gets First Win with HRT

With the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ‘Sprint’ soft tyre in play as the only option for teams at the event – compared with the hard compound last year – drivers had to re-think their strategies to extract the best performance and results.

Dunlop Dominates Motorsport Championships Globally

In Australia, the Dunlop Motorsport team have capped off one of their most successful years on both four wheels and two wheels with what seem like endless racing victories and highlight

Courtney Declared Overall Champion in Sucessful Season for V8 Supercars and Dunlop

Heading into the final round of the season, James Courtney held a slim Championship lead over reigning title holder Jamie Whincup, and, despite finishing 14th, managed to hold on to win his first V8 Supercar crown. While Holden’s Lee Holdsworth claimed the final race win in front of Dunlop Super Dealer FPR driver Steven Richards and Shane Van Gisbergen, the day belonged to Courtney.