Bridgestone Americas

Nashville, Tenn. – September 24, 2026 -- The Bridgestone-supported BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team clinched the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) title on Sept. 20 at the Bol d'Or season finale at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France, marking the sixth consecutive year a Bridgestone-equipped team has won the series and the seventh title overall for the tire maker.

Bridgestone-equipped teams claim all five top spots in final standings

All five top-ranked teams in the 2026 EWC final standings competed on Bridgestone BATTLAX tires, reinforcing the supplier's dominance in the world's premier endurance motorcycle racing series. Bridgestone served as the exclusive tire supplier for 19 EWC teams in the 2026 season.

Nashville, Tenn. – September 24, 2026 -- Bridgestone Americas has signed a three-year agreement with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), becoming the organization's Official Tire and the sole tire supplier for the SCCA Club Spec program.

Potenza RE-71RZ becomes spec tire across Club Spec classes

Bridgestone's Potenza RE-71RZ, a 200TW summer performance tire built for grassroots racing, will equip Solo Spec Coupe, Club Spec MX-5 and Club Spec Mustang classes. The tire will also serve as the official spec tire for the new Club Spec Cayman class set to launch in 2027.

Bridgestone Potenza tires dominated 2026 SCCA Solo season

Across the 2026 SCCA Solo season, Bridgestone Potenza tires captured 75% of class wins (more than 350) and 70% of class podiums, along with top index honors at 21 of 24 national events. The tires accounted for 70% of eligible entries among more than 3,300 competitors during the season.