Bridgestone Named Official Tire of the SCCA in Three-Year DealAutoGuide.comAlbert GarciaThu, September 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM UTCAdd us on Googlebridgestone named official tire of the scca in three year dealBridgestone Americas has signed a three-year agreement to become the Official Tire of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and the exclusive tire supplier for the club's growing SCCA Club Spec program.The partnership marks a major push into grassroots motorsports for the tire manufacturer, expanding its presence across national autocross, track days, and time trial competitions.bridgestone named official tire of the scca in three year dealPotenza RE-71RZ Takes Center StageAt the core of the deal is the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ, an extreme-performance 200-treadwear summer tire. The RE-71RZ will serve as the mandatory spec rubber across all SCCA Club Spec categories, including Solo Spec Coupe, Club Spec MX-5, and Club Spec Mustang.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe tire will also equip the upcoming SCCA Club Spec Cayman class, which is scheduled to debut for the 2027 season.The agreement comes on the heels of a dominant 2026 competition season for Bridgestone's extreme-performance rubber. Across the 2026 SCCA Solo season, the Potenza line accounted for 70 percent of all eligible entries-representing more than 3,300 drivers-and captured 75 percent of overall class victories. At the SCCA Solo National Championships, Bridgestone tires equipped 80 percent of the eligible street-tire field, taking 36 out of 41 class titles and setting the event's top overall index time.bridgestone named official tire of the scca in three year dealExpanding Grassroots Access and Driver ProgramsBeyond supplying spec rubber, Bridgestone and the SCCA plan to collaborate on trackside support, educational workshops, and member-focused initiatives.The partnership will actively support SCCA programs designed to lower barriers to entry for track driving. These include Track Night in America, an initiative offering affordable track access for amateur drivers of all skill levels, and SCCA Women on Track, a program focused on increasing female participation across all levels of grassroots motorsports.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe three-year sponsorship contract takes effect immediately, covering all official SCCA Solo, Time Trials, and Club Spec events through the 2029 season.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletterhere.
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