Re: Goodyear dumped again

This Old Man wrote:
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: LEMANS/ALMS: GM/Corvette 2004 tire supplier announcement
> Date: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 11:09 AM
>
> GM Statement regarding Corvette C5-R tire supplier
>
> The General Motors Chevrolet Corvette Racing program announces a new
> partnership with the Michelin Group, effective immediately. The tire
> manufacturer will provide technical assistance and full tire support
> for the Corvette C5-R in the American Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours
> of Le Mans endurance race.
>
> "We are excited about the developments we have in store for our
> Corvette C5-R in preparation for next season," said Harry Turner,
> GM's group manager for road racing. "On the heels of a third
> consecutive ALMS championship we do not plan to rest on our laurels.
> The addition of Michelin to our race effort is a big step in the
> right direction for next year and beyond. We're looking to improve
> all areas of the program to further the Corvette C5-R as the most
> successful race car in the 50-year history of the marque."
>
> The new partnership will not affect Corvette's longtime relationship
> with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for production car sales. The
> next generation Corvette model, set to go on sale in 2005, will
> continue a strong relationship with Goodyear.
>
> -gm racing-
>
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IMHO the best three tires available are Michelin, Continental and Yokohama.

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Rob