Cooper Tires confirmed as exclusive tyre supplier for Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship
Cooper Tires confirmed as exclusive tyre supplier for Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship
Cooper Tire Europe will be the exclusive tyre supplier and sponsor of the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy for the next three years. The choice of supplier will further enhance the quality of the championship, which has recently been awarded to Lydden Hill Race Circuit to promote and organise.
The championship will be known as the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy Presented by Cooper Tires. Announcing the news, Managing Director, Pat Doran confirmed: “The Cooper tyres are without doubt the best tyres for rallycross. Cooper has worked relentlessly to produce a tyre that is now selected by all the major rallycross championships around the world. We’ve worked with them to produce a package that we believe offers the best rallycross tyre possible for all classes, while also offering value for money.”
Cooper is the rallycross tyre of choice for competitors thanks to its unique composition, which offers unrivalled levels of grip and traction on both tarmac and gravel. Their tyres have been tested around the world to provide the best performance in all temperatures and weather conditions and have evolved alongside changing cars and sporting regulations for over two decades.
Suitable for rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles, Cooper will be the sole tyre supplier to all classes on the 5 Nations programme. These include: Supercar, Super National, Super 1600, Retro, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Swift Junior, BMW Mini and RX 150 buggy.
The provisional 2020 calendar includes events in five different countries.
Provisional Dates:
April 12th/13th - Lydden Hill
May 24th/25th - Pembrey
June 20th/21st - Valkenswaard*
July 18th/19th - Mondello Park**
August 30th/31st - Lydden
September 26th/27th - Knockhill
Additional date for support classes only:
October 18th - Pembrey
*Pending ratification by the FIA
**Date to be confirmed