Buffalo, NY – Dunlop is pleased to announce its designation as Official Tire of AMA Pro Flat Track for the 2014 season through 2016. At AMA Pro Flat Track Grand Nationals for 2014, Dunlop will take over exclusive sales and service of the product currently produced by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Throughout 2014, Dunlop will work to industrialize production of the current tire at its Buffalo, NY manufacturing facility with scheduled production to begin late in 2014.

Dunlop has been the official tire sponsor of AMA Pro Road Racing since 2009 and continues to expand support of professional motorcycle racing in the United States. “We’re very excited to have Dunlop on hand at events this season for distribution and service purposes,” said Dan Johnsen, Director of AMA Flat Track.

Dunlop R&D and race staff will be attending key AMA Pro Flat Track Nationals throughout the year to support this new aspect of racing tire development. “This is a great way for Dunlop to expand its racing presence,” said Mike Buckley, Dunlop Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Research and Development. “We are excited to tackle this new challenge, and it also serves as further evidence of our commitment to the sport of motorcycle racing in the U.S. From grass-roots amateur motorcycle racing to the highest pro levels, to weekend recreational riders, we’re committed to developing new generations of motorcycle tires.”

About Dunlop: Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S. and the only manufacturer of motorcycle tires in North America. With North American operations located in Buffalo, NY, Dunlop has been making and selling high-quality tires in the U.S. since 1923. For more information, visit www.dunlopmotorcycle.com.