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November 4, 2003
Speed, History and Excellence at the BFGoodrich® Tires SEMA Booth
Las Vegas NV
BFGoodrich® Tires makes its mark as a leader in the aftermarket by showcasing the winningest and most desirable vehicles of the moment at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.
At its SEMA 2003 exhibit (booth number 42133 South Hall/Lower Level), BFGoodrich Tires offers some of the world's most impressive motorsports vehicles outfitted with the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance tires. Included within the display are the Signal Drifting Twins, which are the leading contenders in the new sport of drifting - where drivers intentionally put their cars into sideways skids demonstrating their ability to control the uncontrollable.
"This year's SEMA display is a true testament to not only the wide array of BFGoodrich high-performance tires, but also the manner in which this company has performed on the track and streets," said Thom Peebles, BFGoodrich brand director. "It's one thing to offer motorsports tires, but this brand puts a stamp of unmatched excellence on every single product that finds its way onto an automobile or truck."
The BFGoodrich Tires display at SEMA features a blend of racing, power, speed, finesse and history. Included among the vehicles showcased at SEMA are:
- Motorsports Performance Supra - Paul Efantis drove this 1,130-horsepower import vehicle to the 2003 NOPI Drag Racing Association (NDRA) Pro Street Tire title, winning all 10 races. Recently, Efantis broke his own world record with a blistering 8.25 second quarter mile at 170.8 m.p.h. at Englishtown, N.J. - the fastest import pass ever on street radial tires. Tires are BFGoodrich Drag Radial, P325/50R15.
- Signal Auto Drift Twins - The Signal Auto Drift Twins are the world's most legendary stars of drifting. The Tanabe Racing Development-equipped 385-horsepower Signal Auto "Sil-eighties" feature suspension, chassis and running gear extensively modified for the tire-smoking tandem. Tires are 205/40ZR17 g-Force® T/AKD in the front and 245/40ZR18 g-Force T/AKD in the rear.
- '33 Speedster Victoria - Third in the series created by Alloway Hot Rod Shop in Louisville, Tenn., the Speedstar's power is hooked up to a modified 700-R4 automatic, with rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel discs. Tires are 215/35ZR18/RF g-ForceKDW in the front and 295/45R22/RF g-Force T/AKDW in the rear.
- Hummer H2 - This vehicle features the first high-performance tire specifically designed to fill the wheel wells of the H2 without lowering the vehicle. It has the low-profile street-style look many H2 owners want with the super-sized load rating H2 owners need. Tires are LT325/55R22 XL g-Force T/AKDW.
- Avalanche Engineering Karnivore - Built by Avalanche Engineering for rock-crawling champion John "Johnny G" Gilleland, the Karnivore changed the sport of rock crawling by introducing all-new engineering and construction. Powered by a front-mounted 350 horsepower V8, the 4WD Karnivore can conquer almost any terrain. Tires are 37x12.50R17/C Krawler T/AKX .
- Cal Wells Toyota/PPI Trophy Truck - This desert racing truck has won five Baja 500s and has a win in the legendary Baja 1000, the world's premier off-road race. Mid-mounted behind the cab, its 4-cam, 32-valve, TRD-tuned 4.9-liter V8 puts out 570 horsepower. Tires are 37x12.50R17/C Baja T/A.
- NISMO-Tuned Nissan Z - This Nissan Z turns heads with its NISMO aero kit and lightweight forged-aluminum 18-inch five-spoke wheels. The vehicle also features a NISMO Weldina exhaust, air-to-oil engine cooler, lightweight flywheel and S-tune suspension. Tires are 245/40ZR18 g-Force T/AKD in the front and 275/40ZR18 g-Force T/AKD in the rear.
BFGoodrich® Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports experience, delivering a high-performance tire for every type of vehicle from ultra-high performance tuner vehicles, sports cars and SUVs to the hottest sport trucks, pickups and rock-crawling rigs in the world.
For more than 30 years, BFGoodrich Tires has used motorsports as a proving ground. Success on the street begins with winning on the track, and BFGoodrich Tires is involved in every type of racing, including oval, road, drag, desert and extreme rock crawling. With 17 consecutive Baja 1000 wins, the winningest tire in rock-crawling history, and an unmatched record on pavement, BFGoodrich Tires has proven the only records it breaks are its own.
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