From a press release issued by Bridgestone:

Bridgestone Increases Road Race Contingencies for 2004

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone/Firestone North
American Tire, LLC (BFNT) has announced an increase in the amount of contingencies offered to riders who participate in 2004 events sanctioned by fourteen various motorcycle clubs and organizations around the country. Winners using Bridgestone tires will earn a minimum of $100 in expert classes, up to $250 in Formula USA competition and $500 in AMA sanctioned nationals.

“We wanted to be sure that the riders who support our products are being rewarded,” said Bob Graham, Motorcycle & Kart Product Manager for BFNT.

“We have very competitive products that can get the job done on the track, but sometimes it takes a little incentive to get riders to make
the switch,” added Graham. “Some of the technology that we have learned in our MotoGP tire development will now be seen in a few of the tires that we offer in American competition.”

Bridgestone offers race tires for all motorcycle road racing divisions, including; Supersport, Superstock, Formula Extreme, Superbike, 250 Grand Prix and 125 Grand Prix.

All winnings will be paid in the form of tire certificates that can be used to purchase additional tires through Performance Tire Service Company in Indianapolis, Ind.

For a complete listing of 2004 contingencies, logon to www.motorcycle-karttires.com. If additional information is needed, please contact Bob Graham at 615-937-3442 or PTSC at 800-828-91343.

The Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC, is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures, and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, agricultural, motorcycle and other tires to its customers in North America.