[simple simon]

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has reached a five-year contract extension with NASCAR to remain its exclusive tire provider through 2012.

The extension was announced Saturday night at Goodyear's annual dealer conference.

Goodyear has supplied tires to NASCAR since the 1950s, and has been the sole provider since 1994 when Hoosier pulled out.

"Nothing says racing like NASCAR, and Goodyear has been recognized as the longest-running sponsor of the sport," said Jon Rich, president of Goodyear's North American Tire business. "We plan to have our Eagle tires in the winner's circle for another 50 years."

FOX Sports - NASCAR - Goodyear signs 5-year extension with NASCAR

[Lefturn]

There have been many 'tire woes' the past few seasons, but I don't know how much of that is setup, faster speeds or simply the tire.

All things considered I'm happy they extended it.

[Quality88]

Plenty of rubber to burn

[LSC9901]

It would be nice to see another competitor in the arena but it is what it is. I'd be willing to bet that a fair amount of tire troubles result from tire pressures that the teams use versus the recommendation of Goodyear.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

It would be nice to see another competitor in the arena but it is what it is. I'd be willing to bet that a fair amount of tire troubles result from tire pressures that the teams use versus the recommendation of Goodyear.

You mean like the Ford episodes with Firestone and the Explorer?

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Quality88

You mean like the Ford episodes with Firestone and the Explorer?

OUCH !!!!! That wasn't exactly what I was thinking about.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

OUCH !!!!! That wasn't exactly what I was thinking about.

Yeah... low blow... I may be a Blue-oval supporter... but I know they screwed that up. Just like them renaming the Five Hundred, Taurus... Stupid.... Anyway that is a subject for another thread.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Quality88

Yeah... low blow... I may be a Blue-oval supporter... but I know they screwed that up. Just like them renaming the Five Hundred, Taurus... Stupid.... Anyway that is a subject for another thread.

Not that I want to continue being off topic but ... there was a story on the evening news tonight about Ford/taurus/500. VW is doing the same with the Golf ... now known as the Rabbit. Maybe VW will use Goodyear tires ???

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Not that I want to continue being off topic but ... there was a story on the evening news tonight about Ford/taurus/500. VW is doing the same with the Golf ... now known as the Rabbit. Maybe VW will use Goodyear tires ???

Could be......

[Mike24]

Good that they signed the extension, but I'm just waiting for the day when Goodyear dosen't renew the contract for NASCAR, and a new tire comes into NASCAR. Now will that be interesting if that happens. But I don't see it happening anytime soon.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Mike24

Good that they signed the extension, but I'm just waiting for the day when Goodyear dosen't renew the contract for NASCAR, and a new tire comes into NASCAR. Now will that be interesting if that happens. But I don't see it happening anytime soon.

Not for at least 5 more years !!!