AUGUSTA, Ga. — Michelin North America's BFGoodrich Tires brand has been chosen as the official partner, tire supplier and presenting sponsor of the multi-class professional sports car series Super GP Americas.
The BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S will be the official tire of the series in 2025, and BFG said it will offer participants an contingency program.
The tires will have an enhanced compound for grip and a quick warm up, according to the circuit, and they will be available exclusively through online race tire distributor RaceTreads.com.
Augusta-based Super GP Americas, sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC), is a low-cost platform that offers drivers $185,000 in awards purse, "enabling drivers and teams of all levels and budgets to compete on a level playing field," according to the organization.
The Super GP Americas has two classes: SGP1 for the Sebeco NP01 prototypes; and SGP2 for the Copa 1.8 touring cars, which cost $29,500 brand-new and race-ready.
Series Manager Jonathan Lewis said the series is honored to have BFGoodrich involved in the circuit.
"I personally have had a strong relationship with BFGoodrich with our team back in 1999-2002 when we raced in the Trans-Am Series," Lewis said. "They have always stood out as a leader in tire technology and will be the exclusive tires in the Super GP Americas Championship."
The inaugural season will include 10 races in a 35-minute sprint format at five circuits, competing at tracks across the U.S. including Sebring International Raceway, Watkins Glen, New Jersey Motorsports Park and Summit Point Raceway. The Championship will share events with other series and groups.
Raymond Cotton, North America motorsports director for BFGoodrich, a brand owned by French tire maker Group Michelin, said the company is excited to partner with Super GP Americas "and its brand of exhilarating racing action. We have no doubt that racers in this series will be pleased with the performance of our tires, allowing them to feel confident and in control of their cars as they pursue the championship."
