Corvette On Michelins in 04

[gttouring]

This is really odd- it didn't seem like Goodyear was struggling for a race tire for the vette's now they're gonna be on Michelins? is this wierd or what? not to mention that they will still use Goodyear on the production cars, what kind of message is this- Perhaps goodyear is spreading their racing resources too thin and want to focus on Nascar or something

http://www.americanlemans.com/storyA...s/120303gm.asp


he 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.