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Throwback branding for Goodyear race tires at Monza WEC

FIA World Endurance Championship LMP2 tire supplier Goodyear is set to use historic branding at the 6 Hours of Monza next week, as part of its ongoing 125-year celebrations. The American brand’s current branding on the sidewalls of its LMP2 tires …

FIA World Endurance Championship LMP2 tire supplier Goodyear is set to use historic branding at the 6 Hours of Monza next week, as part of its ongoing 125-year celebrations.

The American brand’s current branding on the sidewalls of its LMP2 tires and on its trackside promotional branding will be replaced with its original “Wingfoot” logo from 1898.

This is a continuation of its celebrations that have been taking place throughout 2023. Back in April, it rebranded its presence at NASCAR’s Goodyear 400 event at Darlington Raceway.

“It’s safe to say Goodyear will look a bit different at Monza,” enthuses Ben Crawley, Goodyear EMEA motorsport director. “Changes to the sidewall and trackside branding will bring a strong flavor of Goodyear’s heritage to the circuit. We’re immensely proud of the Goodyear legacy in motorsport and this is a reflection of the time spent at the very top of the sport.

“Every member of the Goodyear family has played a part in our success and I’m excited to see what the future holds.”

In addition to its efforts at Monza in July, its plan is to give the same treatment to its presence at NLS5 (the fifth round of the Nürburgring Endurance Series) next month and the British Touring Car round at Donington Park.

Goodyear named tire supplier for WEC LMGT3

Goodyear has been awarded the exclusive tire supply deal for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s forthcoming LMGT3 class from 2024 onwards by the FIA and ACO, following the tender process that began last December. The American manufacturer won …

Goodyear has been awarded the exclusive tire supply deal for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s forthcoming LMGT3 class from 2024 onwards by the FIA and ACO, following the tender process that began last December.

The American manufacturer won the contract against stiff opposition from at least two rival tire companies during the process. After an early approach from Pirelli, the Italian tire maker withdrew its pitch, leaving French manufacturer Michelin and a third unidentified contender, understood to be Hankook, in the running until today.

The appointment of Goodyear, which is already an exclusive supplier to the FIA WEC LMP2 class, was approved by members of the FIA World Motor Sport Council via electronic vote this week and covers a three-year period starting from the 2024 season.

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“We are delighted to have a highly reputable tire manufacturer on board as the LMGT3 class prepares to hit the track next year,” said Pierre Fillon, president of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest. “The teams will benefit from Goodyear’s expertise in supplying quality tires at a competitive cost. Thanks to Goodyear for their commitment to endurance.”

LMGT3 is set to replace the current GTE Am class in 2024, following the end of GTE platform’s eligibility in the FIA WEC after this year’s season finale in Bahrain.

The announcement today only covers the WEC and not the European Le Mans Series’ LMGT3 class, which is also set to debut in 2024. A decision has not yet been communicated on the tire supplier for the ELMS GT3 class. At present, Goodyear supplies the GTE (and LMP2) category in the European series, while Michelin supplies the ELMS LMP3 category.

“Tires are one of the key areas which will evolve over the next couple of years,” noted Richard Mille, FIA Endurance Commission president. “We have already moved away from tire heating and we will be gradually reducing the number of available tire compounds, therefore having an experienced partner that already knows both the FIA World Endurance Championship as well as GT3 racing is an asset. The fact that LMGT3 cars will run on commercially available, off-the-shelf tires is also a positive development that will bring down the costs for competitors.”

Survey says Penn State has the toughest road environment in college football

Ranking college football’s toughest road environments

As if Penn State fans needed to be told this one more time, Penn State is viewed as the home of college football’s most challenging road atmosphere for opponents. The latest survey to come to this realization was organized in a collaborative effort by Goodyear and The Player’s Tribune.

The survey was conducted with responses from 68 former FBS college football players spanning the country, and Penn State easily took the top spot on the list for toughest road game atmosphere. Penn State claimed the top spot over LSU and a handful of other programs.

Seriously, was this any real contest here? This video should end the argument here and now.

Penn State’s whiteout was also ranked as one of the toughest road game traditions to face by the same former players. The whiteout was ranked fifth on the list. Iowa‘s pink locker rooms took the top spot and was followed by Wisconsin‘s “Jump Around” before the start of the fourth quarter and Virginia Tech’s “Enter Sandman” team entrance.

Fans are being a given to share their opinions on this conversation through The Goodyear Road Tested Sweepstakes.

Here are the toughest road game environments as determined by this survey.