History of Yokohama to be celebrated at Silverstone

Tyre maker Yokohama will be showcasing its pedigree and race-winning credentials at this year’s Silverstone Classic.

In its second year as official tyre partner to the world’s largest classic motor racing festival, Yokohama will showcase a range of its current high performance road products that are fitted as original equipment to vehicles such as the BMW M5 and the Porsche 911.

In addition, the Japanese manufacturer will also display its range of competition tyres that are helping to power drivers to championship wins around the world.

Yokohama will also be exhibiting a number of notable and iconic cars from recent decades that were driven to victory by some of motorsport’s greats on Yokohama tyres. These cars include Robb Gravett’s championship-winning BTCC 1990 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 and Bill Gwynne’s 1981Vauxhall Chevette.

“Motorsport is a significant element of Yokohama’s rich heritage,” comments David Seward, managing director, Yokohama HPT. “Some of the world’s most iconic and celebrated drivers have competed on Yokohama’s tyres, includingthe legendary Ayrton Senna and Martin Brundle. And today, Yokohama tyres are used by competitors in 27 motorsport series in the UK, from rally, rallycross, oval and circuit racing.”

Yokohama will also lend its name to several of the festival’s highlights, including the Yokohama Trophy for FIA Masters Historic Sports Cars and the ‘Supercar Legends’ display presented by Yokohama. In addition, Yokohama representatives will once again present the Yokohama Trophy for ‘Club Car of the Show’.