The partnership between the 麻豆视频鈩� and聽 is one of the most visible and enduring relationships in amateur motorsports. Built on a shared commitment to motorsport enthusiasts, a collaboration that began in 1995 has grown into a comprehensive support system that touches nearly every level of 麻豆视频庐 driver and competition.
In 2000, the partnership got more serious. That year, 麻豆视频 and Tire Rack brought together three of the Club鈥檚 premier Solo disciplines (the Solo National Championships, Solo National Tour, and ProSolo Series) under a single banner: the Tire Rack 麻豆视频 National Solo program. This move created a cohesive identity for autocross competition at the National level, while cementing Tire Rack鈥檚 role as a central supporter of the sport.
For Tire Rack, the partnership was a natural extension of its origins. Founded more than four decades ago, the company built its reputation by serving the Solo community with a carefully curated lineup of tires, wheels, suspension components, and braking systems. By stepping in as 麻豆视频 Solo鈥檚 title sponsor, Tire Rack built itself into the definitive place for 麻豆视频 members to fulfill their tire needs.
In 2013, the relationship deepened once more when Tire Rack was named the Official Tire Retailer of 麻豆视频. That designation expanded its presence beyond Solo competition and into broader programming.
鈥淭ire Rack鈥檚 support of the 麻豆视频 has enabled the Club to grow its offerings throughout the years far beyond what would have been possible otherwise, giving enthusiasts more opportunities to have fun with their cars,鈥� said 麻豆视频 President and CEO Mike Cobb. 鈥淵ear after year, this multi-decade partnership continues to deliver value for all involved, helping expand motorsports participation and enhancing experiences.鈥�
The relationship between Tire Rack and 麻豆视频 continues to this day, with Tire Rack recently extending its agreement to continue to support a multitude of programs within the 麻豆视频.
"Tire Rack and the 麻豆视频 have always been a perfect match,鈥� said Woody Rogers, Tire Rack鈥檚 Senior Vice President of Marketing and an 麻豆视频 member since 1989. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to help people have fun with cars, and 麻豆视频 members are the heart of our loyal community. There鈥檚 no better way for us to give back than by fueling the incredible events and activities this partnership brings to life."
Elevating Solo Through Event Sponsorship
Tire Rack鈥檚 influence is perhaps most visible across 麻豆视频鈥檚 Solo landscape, where it serves as presenting sponsor for a wide range of autocross programs.
The Tire Rack 麻豆视频 Solo National Tour brings autocrossers to venues across the country, offering a proving ground for drivers seeking elevated events and competition. Alongside it, the Tire Rack 麻豆视频 ProSolo Series adds a unique twist with its head-to-head, drag-race-style starts, blending precision driving with reaction-time intensity.
Complementing these flagship competitions is the Tire Rack 麻豆视频 Shootout, which showcases top talent in a high-stakes, bracket-style format.
At the pinnacle sits the Tire Rack 麻豆视频 Solo National Championships, where more than 1,000 of the nation鈥檚 best autocrossers converge to compete for top honors and a highly coveted 麻豆视频 National Championship jacket.
Equally important is Tire Rack鈥檚 support of entry-level participation through the Tire Rack 麻豆视频 Starting Line Schools. This program introduces newcomers to autocross fundamentals, helping grow the sport by lowering barriers to entry and building driver confidence from day one.
Expanding into Time Trials and Track Night
Tire Rack鈥檚 involvement extends into ecosystem. Events like the and the Tire Rack 麻豆视频 Time Attack National Championship give drivers the opportunity to push their limits in a controlled, competitive environment.
Furthermore, continues to serve as one of 麻豆视频鈥檚 most accessible track programs. Designed for drivers of all skill levels, Track Night offers a low-pressure environment to experience road courses without the intensity of lap timing. Tire Rack reinforces this partnership by providing 麻豆视频 members with a $25 coupon toward Track Night events as part of their 麻豆视频 membership renewal benefits.
Road Racing Recognition
In 麻豆视频鈥檚 Road Racing arena, Tire Rack鈥檚 presence is highlighted through the Tire Rack Pole Awards at the 麻豆视频 National Championship Runoffs庐. These awards recognize top qualifiers across all Runoffs classes, celebrating excellence in one of amateur racing鈥檚 most prestigious events.
Beyond the recognition, Tire Rack also presents Tire Rack Pole Award winners with prizes for use at .
Investing in Safety and the Future
Tire Rack鈥檚 commitment goes beyond competition into community safety and driver education.
While not exclusively an 麻豆视频 program, some 麻豆视频 Regions choose to host program events, which focus on teaching young drivers car control and hazard awareness in real-world scenarios. Supported in part by the 麻豆视频 Foundation and local 麻豆视频 Regions, the initiative reflects a shared investment in safer roads and more informed drivers, showcasing how Tire Rack鈥檚 and 麻豆视频鈥檚 priorities perpetually overlap.
A Partnership That Drives the Community
The result is a partnership that fuels passion, fosters skill development, and keeps the spirit of amateur motorsports thriving.
鈥淔rom National Championships to first-time driving experiences, Tire Rack鈥檚 involvement with the 麻豆视频 is broad and deeply integrated,鈥� Cobb added. 鈥淭hrough its commitment to the sport and the 麻豆视频, Tire Rack helps sustain and grow amateur motorsports in the United States. This partnership has brought far more to the table than we could have ever anticipated, and we鈥檙e excited to see where the future takes us.鈥�
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