Dunlop set to support top teams at Suzuka 8 Hours

This weekend, Dunlop heads into round three of the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season, supporting top teams racing in both the Formula EWC and Dunlop Superstock categories of the championship at Suzuka Circuit in Japan.

The Dunlop operation brings together expertise from Europe and Japan, offering a diverse range of tyres to ensure each team receives familiar products and comprehensive support throughout the event. Dunlop teams benefit from a wide range of tyres, including multiple variations of the KR racing slick range, specifically the KR149 and KR151 for the front, and the KR133 for the rear.

Dunlop says competing at the highest level in the Endurance World Championship provides it with valuable track time to conduct active research and development to test the next generation of tyres in a highly demanding environment, and where there is a free choice of tyre brands amongst Formula EWC competitors.

This year, three European Superstock teams are making the journey to Suzuka from Europe: Team Étoile BMW, National Motos Honda and Wójcik Racing Team Honda. These teams will benefit from the tyre support package offered jointly by Dunlop and FIM Endurance World Championship promoter Warner Bros Discovery Sports.

As part of the initiative, 10 sets of tyres will be provided as sponsorship for each European Superstock team contesting the third event of the EWC season, incentivising their participation in the prestigious 8 Hour race.

A number of top Japanese teams have also chosen Dunlop tyres, including teams operating with Aprilia, BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha machinery in the Dunlop Superstock category.