SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 19, 2025 – Yokohama Tire has been named the official tire of the Mustang Cup, a new six-round race series sanctioned by USAC. The series debuts in April 2025 at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, Louisiana.
Tires and Format
The race-ready Ford Performance-engineered Mustang Dark Horse R will utilize Yokohama’s Advan A005 slicks or A006 wet racing tires. A unique aspect of the Mustang Cup is the optional two-driver format. Each race, presented as a doubleheader, will contribute to separate championships – the Miles Cup and Parnelli Cup – allowing two-driver teams to pursue distinct championships, or a single driver to compete in both.
Race Structure and Quotes
Each Mustang Cup event will consist of two 15-minute qualifying sessions and two 40-minute races, with one qualifying session and one race dedicated to each championship.
“Yokohama is proud to be the exclusive spec tire and supplier for the inaugural Mustang Cup season,” said Andrew Briggs, Yokohama Tire’s VP of marketing and product management. “This new partnership with Ford Performance highlights our shared commitment to motorsports excellence. It’s exciting to see how our Advan A005s enhance the performance and handling of the extraordinary Mustang Dark Horse R,” said Patricia Wall, Yokohama’s motorsports senior manager.
“Yokohama brings a remarkable team of engineers to the table,” added Kevin Groot, Ford Performance Motorsports sports car programs manager. “They are out there at the track with us, working with us, to create the product that we need. We are super excited to partner with them.”
“We are very excited to continue our long-standing partnership with Yokohama Tire as the exclusive tire provider for the new Mustang Cup Series,” said Kevin Miller, president and CEO of USAC. “Yokohama has consistently delivered exceptional performance, reliability and innovation, which are critical to the competitive edge and safety of our drivers. Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with the spirit of the Mustang Cup, and we look forward to building on this collaboration as we embark on this exciting new chapter.”
Race Schedule
The first race of the 2025 Mustang Cup will take place from April 11 to April 13, at NOLA Motorsports Park, Louisiana, and the final race will be held between November 7 and November 9, at Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Virginia.
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