Super D1Q Series, '2022 Season Opening'... "Exclusive Supply by Hankook Tire"

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] The opening round of Japan's premier endurance race, the "Super Taikyu Series," 2022 season will be held over two days on the 19th and 20th of this month at Suzuka Circuit.

On the 18th, Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) announced that it will be the exclusive supplier of racing tires for this season.

The Super Taikyu Series is Japan's representative endurance race that began in 1991. It is the largest endurance race in the Asia region as a single event. A distinctive feature is the coexistence of race cars built specifically for racing and race cars tuned from regular production vehicles. A total of 9 classes feature various models from global premium automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Aston Martin, Toyota, and Nissan, competing across Japan every season.

The Super Taikyu 2022 season starts with the opening round at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, followed by rounds at Fuji Speedway, Sportsland Sugo, Autopolis, Mobility Resort Motegi, and Okayama International Circuit. The season will run through a total of 7 rounds until November 27.

On the 23rd of last month, ahead of the opening round, the first official test race was held at Fuji Speedway. Hankook Tire received high praise for its tires, which combine durability, grip, and driving performance, raising expectations for the competition that will last about nine months.

Since the 2021 season, when the Super Taikyu Series celebrated its 30th anniversary, Hankook Tire has been the official sponsor and exclusive tire supplier, demonstrating its world-class technology and premium brand value.

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