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There are many jobs within a BTCC garage, be it general mechanic, technical director or driver, but one is often overlooked – the…

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So, this is a great article to read if you are a fan of motorsport. In particular the work that goes into the preparation of Dunlop Racing Tyres. Hence, by the  Dunlop Tyres racing team. Of course, before and during the race.

Of course, as the article states. Then the tyre guys are generally overlooked! But do a great and important task. Thus, preparing cars as part of the  Dunlop Racing Tyres team.

The Role of Dunlop Tyres in Motor Racing: A Complete Overview

We at the Impressive Dunlop Racing Tyres team are proud of our lengthy heritage in the world of motor racing. We have succeeded in becoming a top brand in the market because to our enthusiasm for designing high-performance tyres. We will examine our engagement in motor racing in more detail and discuss some of our most noteworthy accomplishments in this piece.

The Development of Dunlop Tyres

John Boyd Dunlop, a Scottish veterinarian who invented the first pneumatic tyre for his son’s tricycle, founded Dunlop Tyres in 1888. The cycling industry was revolutionised by this breakthrough, and the first Dunlop racing tyres appeared not long after.

In the Early Years of Motor Racing, Dunlop Tyres

Early on in the history of auto racing, the Impressive Dunlop Racing Tyres soon gained a reputation for making excellent tyres that could withstand the demanding circumstances of racing. The Paris-Bordeaux-Paris race was won in 1895 by a car on Dunlop tyres, which was one of our first victories. From that point forward, the Impressive Dunlop Racing Tyres established itself as a dependable fixture in the world of motor racing, providing tyres for some of the most renowned competitions.

Participation of Dunlop Tyres in Formula One

Since the 1950s, when Formula One was still in its infancy, Dunlop Tires has been involved in the sport. Many of the major teams, including Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Lotus, used our tyres. We have consistently innovated and enhanced our products throughout the years, which has resulted in numerous further sporting victories.

When we became the Impressive Dunlop Racing Tyres supplier to Formula One in 1986, it was one of our most important victories. Up until 1991, we supplied tyres to every team on the grid as part of this agreement. Many drivers, including Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, and Nelson Piquet, won championships with the aid of our tyres.

Endurance Racing using Dunlop Tyres

One of the most difficult types of motor racing is endurance, which calls for tyres that can resist the punishing conditions of protracted races. In competitions like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship, many of the top teams have used Dunlop tyres, which has a long history in endurance racing.

Our triumph in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2011 with the Audi R18 TDI, our 34th overall victory at the historic race, cemented our status as one of the best tyre producers in the world and was one of our most significant achievements in endurance racing.

Racing using Dunlop Tyres in Touring Cars

A well-liked type of motorsport called touring car racing has modified street cars competing on international circuits. In competitions like the British Touring Car Championship and the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, the Impressive Dunlop Racing Tyres, has a long history in touring car racing, having provided tyres to some of the finest teams.

When we were named the official tyre supplier to the British Touring Car Championship in 2014, it was one of our biggest victories in touring car racing. Because of how well this cooperation has worked out, many drivers have used our tyres to win championships in the years that have followed.

We at the Impressive Dunlop Racing Tyres are immensely proud of our lengthy heritage in the world of auto racing. We have numerous noteworthy accomplishments to our credit and have grown to be a top brand in the market because to our enthusiasm for designing high-performance tyres. Whether in Formula One, endurance competition, or touring car competition, so the Impressive Dunlop Racing Tyres, never stops innovating and pushing the envelope of what is conceivable.

The Dunlop tyres racing team turn up in their huge truck. The truck is equipped with a full stock that will be required for the specific race meeting. it also contains everything to set up a tyre fitting bay which when erected gives the  Impressive Dunlop Racing Tyres team, full access to tyre fitting machines and wheel balancing facilities.

The tyre are constantly changed and tested during a race. The tyre temperatures are recorded, because this is critical to grip and tyre performance.

Impressive Dunlop Racing Tyres
Impressive Dunlop Racing Tyres

Of course the racing team also have small tents that fit tyres in with a heater to pre-heat them up to the correct temperature. The heat aspect of the tyres is very critical for the overall tyre performance, and pressure of course.

regular travellers to Europe, especially France will have no doubt seen these giant Dunlop Yellow trucks holding all the equipment required. Heading for different racing venues across Europe. The one in my image was taken by myself outside the Ibis hotel in Boulogne and heading for the weekends racing at the famous Le Mans racing circuit.

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Eric
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