Bridgestone is again the official underbone tire of IRGP6

Date posted on November 19, 2012
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For this sixth  consecutive year, Philippine Allied Enterprise will be the official control tire for “The Sixth MOTOLITE Inside RACING Grand Prix” (IRGP6), an annual GP-style race event sanctioned by USRA for underbone motorcycle road racing that will take place on November 23-25 at the Carmona Race Track in Cavite.

Since 2007, the IRGP has been implementing the one-tire rule to ensure equality among the riders. Its milestone five years will be no different as the IRGP again taps the expertise of Bridgestone to become the event’s official tire sponsor of the IRGP6 as they had done so since IRGP1.

All IRGP participants then and now attest to the reliability of
Bridgestone tires, and with the BATTLAX BT-39F, which prides of its new-improved compound, superb racing performance will be provided for any class. Bridgestone never fails to uphold safe and exciting races while delivering its proven performance and durability in addition to its exceptional grip. With underbone & scooter class production racing in mind, the BATTLAX BT-39F uses a highly enhanced special compound that offers exceptional, dry grip throughout the race. Its aggressive pattern is designed to maximize the tires’ magnetic grip.

The Bridgestone Group based in Tokyo is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. In addition to tires which are used in a wide variety of applications, Bridgestone manufactures a broad range of commodities that include industrial rubber, chemical products and sporting goods. Bridgestone products are sold in more than 150 countries and territories around the world. In the Philippines, Bridgestone tires are exclusively distributed by Philippine Allied Enterprise Corporation.

Also, since 2009, the premiere FIM MotoGP World Championships has been using Bridgestone as the sole tire supplier to all teams in the main MotoGP class.