Falken named Track Night in America sponsor

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (May 24, 2016) — Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.'s Falken brand has expanded its partnership with the Sports Car Club of America Inc. (SCCA), signing on as the presenting sponsor of its Track Night in America's FastPass program.

In Track Night's inaugural year in 2015, approximately 4,200 enthusiasts participated in nearly 90 racing events, according to Heyward Wagner, director of experiential programs for SCCA. Now in its second year — and with 23 tracks and more than 100 racing dates scheduled for 2016 — officials are hoping to expand the program and attract more drivers.

Falken Tire FastPass is designed to let drivers participating in Track Night Advanced and Intermediate groups move quickly through all the information needed for participation at Track Night events, the SCCA said. The goal of FastPass is to move participants from the entry gate to the track in the shortest amount of time possible.

“SCCA is proud to announce Falken Tires as the presenting sponsor of Track Night's FastPass program,” Mr. Wagner said in a news release.

Track Night is designed to be a “non-competitive, no-stress, easy and inexpensive way” for motorsports enthusiasts to race their own vehicles on a real race course throughout the week, an SCCA news release said.

To participate, drivers must be at least 18 years old with a valid drivers license and have access to a helmet and a street car in good working condition. The events offer opportunities for novice, intermediate and advanced racers.

“We believe this is a great program to be involved with,” Jonathan Bradford, Falken's manager of motorsports and events said in a statement.

“Part of the goal of Track Night is to turn the evening into an exciting program that centers around cars,” Mr. Bradford said. “…Falken wants to be there to promote our AZENIS RT615K tires to the everyday track enthusiasts who want to get out and drive their cars regardless of what they own."

Visit tracknightinamerica.com for more details and a complete schedule of this year's events.