Davanti Tyres has announced an exciting new partnership with the MINI CHALLENGE CLUBSPORT, marking a significant milestone for the UK-based tyre manufacturer. The collaboration, set to commence in January 2025, will see Davanti’s Protoura Race become the official control tyre for the championship, reinforcing the brand's commitment to high-performance motorsport.
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The Protoura Race, Davanti’s first track-specific tyre, will be supplied and fitted by BMTR Motorsport. Developed with cutting-edge technology, the semi-slick tyre is designed for peak performance on the race track. Key features include:
Sean Maddocks, Davanti Tyres Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, expressed the company’s excitement about this new venture:
“Announcing this partnership with the MINI CHALLENGE CLUBSPORT championship has been highly anticipated at Davanti Tyres. We’re all so proud of the Protoura Race – our first ever track tyre – and to be named as the official control tyre of this competitive championship is a real milestone moment.”
The Protoura Race has undergone extensive testing at world-renowned facilities such as IDIADA in Spain, Silverstone, and the Calafat Circuit, showcasing its capability to handle the demands of motorsport.
The partnership extends beyond just tyres. Davanti Tyres’ branding, including its iconic orange decals, will feature prominently on all race cars, boosting visibility at race weekends.
Tom Halliwell and Rob Austin, Co-Directors of MINI CHALLENGE CLUBSPORT, said:
“Starting a new partnership with leading UK tyre manufacturer, Davanti Tyres, is a natural fit for the MINI CHALLENGE CLUBSPORT championship. With a competitive grid, we’re excited to have a brand-new control tyre to allow our racers to perform to the best of their abilities on race weekends.”
They added that the three-year agreement opens doors for further collaborations and activations, enhancing the championship’s profile and Davanti’s involvement in motorsport.
The first race on the Protoura Race tyre will take place at Silverstone – the iconic home of British motorsport – on 17th and 18th May 2025. The race weekend will feature a mix of practice sessions, qualifying, and three races, providing drivers ample opportunity to push their cars and the Protoura Race tyres to their limits.
For more information on this exciting partnership, visit Davanti Tyres' website or the MINI CHALLENGE CLUBSPORT’s official pages - https://davanti-tyres.com/tyres/protoura-race/.
