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Hoosier Introduces New Sprint Car Dirt Tires
Lakeville, IN - December 20, 2022. Hoosier Racing Tire, the world’s largest manufacturer of
racing tires, proudly announces the introduction of the newly designed rear drive tires for sprint
car dirt racing in 2023. The new rear tires feature an updated symmetrical tread pattern design
and profile allowing competitors to rotate tires to extend use and longevity compared to the
current tires that have been in use for over 25 years.
“Our manufacturing team has expressed the need for mold replacements due to aging factors,
so the timing was right to upgrade the designs and provide a more user-friendly product,” stated
VP of Sales Paul Menting. “Along with the new designs, further consolidation of offerings will be
implemented across various platforms of winged and non-winged sprint car racing. This will
allow teams to carry less inventory which should consume fewer tires and improve
manufacturing efficiencies.”
For winged sprint cars such as 358, 360, and 410 classes one style left rear tire will be
produced moving forward. The ‘open competition’ RD12 left rear and ‘spec’ H12 left rear will be
consolidated into one offering featuring a hybrid construction between the two previous tires and
a modified tread pattern on both shoulders to reduce blistering and chunking. The new left rear
tire will be designated as ‘D12A’.
The new right rear will be offered in two compounds and will be designated as D15A and
MEDIUM. The D15A will replace the current H15 and will feature a slightly firmer tread
compound. The MEDIUM compound will remain the same. The front tire offering will remain the
same and unchanged for 2023.
“At this time, the release of new tires is yet to be determined as off-season production begins,”
Neil Cowman, Business Unit Manager, Dirt Oval. “All January and February North America
sprint car racing will remain on current tires based on current distributor and dealer inventory
and allow teams to use current stock. Further discussions will continue with tracks and
sanctioning body partners in the coming weeks and an implementation and phase-in period will
be determined by tracks and regions based on their needs.”
Press Release
Press Contact: Hollie Grantz, Communications Manager, +1 (574) 784-3152, [email protected]
Catalog # Size T.W. Approx. Dia. Approx. Cir. Wheel Width Compound
38149 92.0/15.0-15 15.0” 29.0” 92.0” 14”-15” D12A
38151 93.0/15.0-15 15.0” 29.7” 93.0” 14”-15” D12A
38155 94.0/15.0-15 15.0” 30.0” 94.0” 14”-15” D12A
38160 96.0/15.0-15 15.0” 30.5” 96.0” 14”-15” D12A
38223 105/16.0-15 16.0” 33.2” 105.0” 16”-18” D15A, MEDIUM
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