Hoosier to Provide a More Competitive Tire for Howe/CRA Late Model Sportsman

Salem, IN (July 21, 2010) - Champion Racing Association, in conjunction with Hoosier Racing Tire, announced today the introduction of a new tire for Howe/CRA Late Model Sportsman competition.  The new Hoosier 650 will be designated for use following the next event at Anderson Speedway on Saturday, July 31st.  Hoosier is gearing up for production of the new tire in the next two weeks.

The new Hoosier 650 is very similar to the current Hoosier 700 that was released by Hoosier this year.  The new tire uses a different compound as well as a new, technically advance sidewall material to assist in speed and, more importantly, durability.  Following events at Winchester Speedway this weekend, officials determined for competitive and durability issues the 650 was an option that the racers needed to have.

"The Hoosier 700 is a great tire for a spec tire, in fact its probably one of the best tires designed by Hoosier in recent years," noted CRA managing partner R. J. Scott.  "But our environment recently has been to allow racers to come from different places with different tires and the Hoosier 700 was supposed to be the option to compete with the current Goodyear allowed.  After finishing up at Winchester Sunday, and seeing the wear on the Goodyears, and the speed being sought by the racers, we decided to go to a better Hoosier tire to be on the speed level of the Goodyear, but potentially more durable, and saving the racers money in the long run."

Scott went on to add, "We've haven't had a single tire/spec tire rule in the series since its inception, but it certainly looks like that's on the horizon for next year.  We'll use the rest of the year to see if this Hoosier 650 is the tire that is right for our one spec tire for next year."

Officials also noted that the competitors currently on the 700's will still be able to use them, and in an effort to equalize the competition, the 700 will receive a 25 pound weight break.  Teams using the Goodyear and the new Hoosier 650 will continue at the same weights.