May 1, 2014

Toyo Tires® is the Official Tire of SPEED® Energy Formula Off-Road in 2014

CYPRESS, CA – Toyo Tires® is proud to announce it is the official tire of SPEED® Energy Formula Off-Road in 2014. As a result, all (SST) running in the series will compete on Toyo® Open Country® A/T II tires. Toyo Open Country tires are known for their traction, durability, and uniformity. These qualities provide racers with sure footing for maximum performance, while the introduction of a spec tire further evens the competitive field.

The series was founded by former NASCAR® and IndyCar® driver , who is also an off- road champion and long-time Team Toyo® driver. The 600-plus horsepower SST trucks tackle a serpentine race course with ramp jumps that can launch them 20 feet in the air. Speeds can reach as high as 130-mph, making for a true spectacle to excite the fans.

This marks an expanded partnership between the two organizations as Toyo Tires supported the then Stadium SUPER Trucks™ in its inaugural season last year and celebrated winning the overall championship with Gordon.

“Toyo Tires is both excited and proud to be the exclusive tire selected by Robby Gordon for the 2014 Formula Off-Road series,” said Amy Coleman, senior director of marketing, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “By winning the inaugural Stadium SUPER Truck championship last year, we have proven that Toyo Open Country tires are up to the task of being the spec tire of this exciting series.”

“Toyo Tires has been a partner of Formula Off-Road since its inception,” said Gordon, “and we are obviously grateful for their support, but more importantly the tires they provide our competitors are extremely reliable and fit the series perfectly. The same tires we race on the SST’s are on my personal vehicle and we race a similar tire in other off-road races including the and . Even with the abuse we put on the Toyo Open Country tires they always perform for us, it’s great to have Toyo Tires back in the Formula Off-Road Series again for our second season.”

The 2014 SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road series features 13 races around high profile events including the 500® in Indianapolis, IN; the 2014 ® in Austin, TX and the Sand Sports Super Show in Orange County, CA.

Twelve SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road events in 2014 will be televised via tape delay on NBC Sports Network, with the exception of the X Games Austin event which will be broadcast live on ABC/ESPN. Check local listings for channels and times; and be sure to watch tonight’s broadcast (May 1) of the race at the at 10:30 p.m. PDT/ 1:30 a.m. EDT on NBC Sports Network. For more information on the series visit http://www.stadiumsupertrucks.com

Look for the Toyo Tires big rig and models at SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road events around the country, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for photos and updates from the series.

About Toyo Tires®

Established in 1966, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. represents the innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service that Toyo Tires has delivered worldwide for more than 65 years.

The company offers a complete selection of premium replacement tires for nearly every make and model including light trucks, SUVs, high performance cars and luxury vehicles as well as commercial trucks. Consumer product lines include the popular Open Country® tires for light trucks and SUVs; Proxes® ultra-high performance tires; Versado® tires for luxury passenger cars; and the value line of Extensa® passenger car tires. Many of the tires are built in the at their state-of-the-art factory in Bartow County, Georgia.

For more information log onto www.toyotires.com and connect with the community at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google+.

About SPEED® Energy Formula Off-Road presented by Traxxas

Influenced by the former Stadium Off-Road Racing Series, where driver’s such as Gordon, and six-time NASCAR champion got their start, Gordon created Stadium SUPER Trucks to capitalize on the public’s overwhelming interest in trucks and SUVs as well as the fact that the majority of automotive aftermarket parts are marketed for trucks. Keep up with all the latest news of SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road Presented by Traxxas and Stadium SUPER Trucks by liking us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/StadiumSuperTrucks as well as following on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SSuperTrucks.

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Media Contacts: Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. Jay Jones, TMC Tel. 949-851-6313 [email protected] http://media.toyotires.com/

SPEED® Energy Formula Off-Road Chris Hecht 704-949-1255 [email protected]