Goodyear unveils blimp-themed sidewall design

In celebration of the Goodyear Blimp’s 100th anniversary, Goodyear Tire has unveiled a commemorative, blimp-themed sidewall design that will outfit all NASCAR stock cars for NASCAR’s Official Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway, including both the Goodyear 400 and the Xfinity series races.

Goodyear’s Eagle racing tyres will feature an historic image of Goodyear’s first branded blimp, “Pilgrim,” which took flight in 1925, as well as a banner calling out the 100-year milestone.

With its traditional throwback theme, the Goodyear 400 race serves as an ideal moment during this year’s NASCAR season to reflect on the Goodyear Blimp’s 100-year history. Additionally, Darlington Raceway, home of the Goodyear 400, is also celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025.

“Very few brands have the opportunity to celebrate a milestone as significant as 100 years,” said Stu Grant, general manager, Goodyear Global Race Tires. “Goodyear and NASCAR have been providing fans with unforgettable aerial views and thrilling races for nearly as long. It will be a special commemoration of the blimp’s 100th anniversary at the Goodyear 400 with the blimp on the tyres and in the sky overhead at an historic venue like Darlington.”

The blimp-themed tyres will also make an appearance in the World Endurance Challenge (WEC) and European Le Mans Series (ELMS) at Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone events.