Mazda Welcomes 2016 Global MX-5 Cup Partners

After months of testing and development for the 2016 Global MX-5 Cup race car, the tires and wheels have been selected.Racing as we know it would not exist without great partners. Mazda announced two key partners for the 2016 MX-5 Cup – BFGoodrich Tires, and RAYS wheels, will be joining Battery Tender for the 2016 racing season."After extensive testing and evaluations, from both an engineering and business perspective, Mazda is thrilled to announce BFGoodrich Tires, and RAYS as strategic partners for 2016," said John Doonan, director of motorsports, Mazda North American Operations. "With BFGoodrich, it's perfect continuity as the racers know and love the BFG tires from the current series. The RAYS wheel, which will be a Mazda exclusive, offers great performance and great looks, a requirement in the Mazda world.""Since 2009, BFGoodrich Tires has been proud to partner and support Mazda MX-5 Cup" stated Peter Calhoun - Motorsport Manager BFGoodrich Tires. "2016 brings a new era with the global MX-5 Cup race car and BFGoodrich is elated to continue our partnership with Mazda, along with the development of a series specific BFGoodrich g-Force(r) race slick. BFGoodrich can't wait for the 2016 season to kick-off as the large fields will produce some spectacular racing."