Looks like the RA-1 is coming back
08-13-2009, 10:39 PM
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Looks like the RA-1 is coming back
http://www.nasaproracing.com/
Toyo Tires® Renews Longtime Sponsorship with NASA
August 11, 2009 7:48 AM — The National Auto Sport Association announces it is renewing its longtime partnership with Toyo Tires; extending its contract for an additional three years beginning January 1, 2010. As a part of this extension, all NASA spec tire classes will be going back to the Toyo Proxes RA1 as the required tire. This will become effective January 1, 2010 with a three-weekend grace period to allow the use of the previously allowed R888 tires. “This move was made in response to customer input, and we hope the racers will be pleased by this announcement. The RA1 has become a favorite amongst many NASA racers and has proven itself for speed, consistency, and longevity,“ said NASA’s National Chairman Ryan Flaherty.
NASA Competition Racing has a wide variety of road racing classes designed to welcome both entry level and seasoned racers who wish to compete wheel to wheel. Toyo Tires’ Proxes® RA1™ is an R-compound, street legal competition radial and is the spec tire for several classes in this exciting program.
“NASA and Toyo Tires have enjoyed a successful relationship for 14 years and we look forward to adding another three years to that run,” said Jerry Kunzman NASA's Executive Director. “In our opinion Toyo has always had the best interest of their customers in mind so it's great to see the relationship continue in this manner.”
“Toyo Tires is proud to continue our sponsorship of NASA road racing,” said Stan Chen, manager of events and motorsports, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “Our Proxes RA1 has long been popular with amateur and professional racers and is a great fit with this exciting series.”
Great for vehicles ranging from sport compacts to European and American muscle machines, the Proxes RA1 is cost-effective by delivering excellent wear and winning consistency on the track. NASA classes using the Proxes RA1 include: American Iron, Camaro-Mustang Challenge, Factory Five Challenge, Honda Challenge, Spec 3/Spec e30 (BMW), Spec Focus, Spec Miata, and 944-spec.
To learn more about the many driving opportunities provided by NASA, whether racing or high-performance training, log on to nasaproracing.com. To learn more about the full line of Proxes tires from Toyo Tires, log on to toyotires.com. Toyo Tires manufactures and distributes a complete line of replacement tires for high performance cars, luxury vehicles, light trucks and SUVs as well as tires for commercial trucks, buses and off-road and construction applications.
Toyo Tires® Renews Longtime Sponsorship with NASA
August 11, 2009 7:48 AM — The National Auto Sport Association announces it is renewing its longtime partnership with Toyo Tires; extending its contract for an additional three years beginning January 1, 2010. As a part of this extension, all NASA spec tire classes will be going back to the Toyo Proxes RA1 as the required tire. This will become effective January 1, 2010 with a three-weekend grace period to allow the use of the previously allowed R888 tires. “This move was made in response to customer input, and we hope the racers will be pleased by this announcement. The RA1 has become a favorite amongst many NASA racers and has proven itself for speed, consistency, and longevity,“ said NASA’s National Chairman Ryan Flaherty.
NASA Competition Racing has a wide variety of road racing classes designed to welcome both entry level and seasoned racers who wish to compete wheel to wheel. Toyo Tires’ Proxes® RA1™ is an R-compound, street legal competition radial and is the spec tire for several classes in this exciting program.
“NASA and Toyo Tires have enjoyed a successful relationship for 14 years and we look forward to adding another three years to that run,” said Jerry Kunzman NASA's Executive Director. “In our opinion Toyo has always had the best interest of their customers in mind so it's great to see the relationship continue in this manner.”
“Toyo Tires is proud to continue our sponsorship of NASA road racing,” said Stan Chen, manager of events and motorsports, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “Our Proxes RA1 has long been popular with amateur and professional racers and is a great fit with this exciting series.”
Great for vehicles ranging from sport compacts to European and American muscle machines, the Proxes RA1 is cost-effective by delivering excellent wear and winning consistency on the track. NASA classes using the Proxes RA1 include: American Iron, Camaro-Mustang Challenge, Factory Five Challenge, Honda Challenge, Spec 3/Spec e30 (BMW), Spec Focus, Spec Miata, and 944-spec.
To learn more about the many driving opportunities provided by NASA, whether racing or high-performance training, log on to nasaproracing.com. To learn more about the full line of Proxes tires from Toyo Tires, log on to toyotires.com. Toyo Tires manufactures and distributes a complete line of replacement tires for high performance cars, luxury vehicles, light trucks and SUVs as well as tires for commercial trucks, buses and off-road and construction applications.
08-13-2009, 11:02 PM
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Hope they remake the 235-40-17. 
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08-13-2009, 11:53 PM
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I've no idea if this is current or not, but here is what's listed on the Toyo web site http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-ra1
185/60R13 80V
205/60R13 86V
205/55R14 85V
225/50R14 89V
205/50ZR15
225/45ZR15
225/50ZR15
205/55ZR16
P255/50ZR16
205/40ZR17 RD
205/50ZR17
235/40ZR17
235/45ZR17
255/40ZR17
275/40ZR17
225/40ZR18 RD
245/40ZR18
275/35ZR18
305/35ZR18
335/30ZR18
185/60R13 80V
205/60R13 86V
205/55R14 85V
225/50R14 89V
205/50ZR15
225/45ZR15
225/50ZR15
205/55ZR16
P255/50ZR16
205/40ZR17 RD
205/50ZR17
235/40ZR17
235/45ZR17
255/40ZR17
275/40ZR17
225/40ZR18 RD
245/40ZR18
275/35ZR18
305/35ZR18
335/30ZR18
08-14-2009, 12:03 AM
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08-14-2009, 10:00 AM
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Interesting to note that the 18" seem to be a higher aspect ratio than other R specs. That will make for quite a tall tyre. Of the R specs I've only used R888s and I like them so I'd love to try the RA1s as people seem to rave about them.
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08-14-2009, 10:46 AM
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This is driven by the NASA spec tire series so the tires those series run will be coming back. Not clear if it is a "full line" or just the sizes that fit those spec classes. Also no word on the R888. I would assume it would remain in production, but I cannot say.
08-14-2009, 02:57 PM
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Wow - look - a company pulling it's head out of it's **** and giving it's customers what they want!
Looks like they've made a customer out of me again.
Looks like they've made a customer out of me again.
