Pirelli Tyres “a real step up” for Endurance Series

Saturday 20 September saw the conclusion of this year’s Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series at the Miller Motorsports Park in Utah; a finale that also witnessed the curtain drop on Pirelli’s first-year performance as tyre supplier for the series. The performance – according to participants – has been ovation-worthy.

The winning team – the No. 6 Michael Shank Racing Ford Riley driven by Raphael Matos, John Pew and Ian James – was particularly won over by the P Zero. James commented, “This year when we got the Pirelli it was a real step up in the competition. The consistency has been great and I think you have seen that in the racing. The racing has been great; the Pirellis always give the driver a good stint. The tyres have really added to the series.”

Pirelli executives at the event also registered their satisfaction with the performance of the P Zero tyres, which adorn each team’s vehicle: “this year’s final Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race showcased the outstanding attributes and abilities Pirelli displayed during its inaugural year of sponsorship in the series, giving teams a tire that is super-fast and extremely durable.”