Michelin named official tire supplier for Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup

Colin
By Colin Wood
Jan 17, 2024 | Mazda, Miata, MX-5, Michelin, MX-5 Cup

Photograph Courtesy Mazda MX-5 Cup

The MX-5 Cup you know and love, now with more Michelin tires.

More specifically, Michelin has been chosen as both the official tire supplier and presenting sponsor of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup.

Every car competing in the series is now required to use Michelin Pilot Sport Competition 20/61-17 racing slicks in place of the BFGoodrich tires previously used.

The new Michelin tires are set to make their MX-5 Cup debut at the first races of the 2024 season at Daytona International Speedway on January 25 and 26 ahead of the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

Visit mx-5cup.com for more information.

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Comments
Msterbee
Msterbee Reader
1/18/24 9:05 a.m.

Since Michelin owns BFG, I'm assuming this is a change in branding strategy, not a siginificant change in tire construction or performance.  

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