AKRON,
Ohio, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In
celebration of the Goodyear Blimp's 100th anniversary,
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today unveiled
a commemorative, blimp-themed sidewall design that will outfit all
NASCAR stock cars for NASCAR's Official Throwback Weekend at
Darlington Raceway, including both the Goodyear 400 and the Xfinity
series races.
Goodyear's Eagle racing tires will feature an historic image of
Goodyear's first branded blimp, "Pilgrim," which took flight in
1925, as well as a banner calling out the 100-year milestone. With
its traditional throwback theme, the Goodyear 400 race serves as an
ideal moment during this year's NASCAR season to reflect on the
Goodyear Blimp's 100-year history. Additionally, Darlington
Raceway, home of the Goodyear 400, is also celebrating its
75th anniversary in 2025.
The announcement comes on the heels of the blimp's arrival in
Daytona yesterday to cover the biggest race of the 2025 NASCAR
season. Fans can catch the iconic airship overhead at NASCAR racing
competitions throughout the weekend, which will air across FOX and
CW broadcast networks.
"Very few brands have the opportunity to celebrate a milestone
as significant as 100 years," said Stu
Grant, general manager, Goodyear Global Race Tires.
"Goodyear and NASCAR have been providing fans with unforgettable
aerial views and thrilling races for nearly as long. It will be a
special commemoration of the blimp's 100th anniversary
at the Goodyear 400 with the blimp on the tires and in the sky
overhead at an historic venue like Darlington."
The blimp-themed tires will also make an appearance in the World
Endurance Challenge (WEC) and European Le Mans Series (ELMS) at
Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone events.
In addition to displaying its iconic airship on race tires for
its centennial anniversary, Goodyear's fleet of three U.S. blimps
will also don custom tires in 2025 as they fly to special events
throughout the year. Fans can get a first glimpse of the tires,
which feature bright gold lettering and a silhouette of the blimp,
at this weekend's Daytona 500 events.
Goodyear to bring the blimp closer to fans in celebration
throughout 2025
Goodyear recognizes June 3, 2025
as the official date of the blimp's 100th anniversary.
Goodyear Blimp fans can participate in this exciting milestone by
following along with the blimp's 100+ city tour on
GoodyearBlimp.com and on social media to watch for opportunities to
see the larger-than-life icon up close as it travels the country
for aerial appearances throughout the year.
Fans can also enter for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime
passenger flight experience through the "Buy for a Chance to Fly"
sweepstakes. Three lucky fans will each win a blimp flight
certificate for two passengers redeemable at any of Goodyear's
three U.S. airship bases (Carson,
California; Pompano Beach,
Florida or Akron, Ohio)
along with a $3,000 voucher for
travel and accommodations. From Jan. 1
through April 10, 2025, fans interested in entering for a
chance to win a flight are encouraged to purchase tires on
Goodyear.com or through Goodyear's Auto Service or Just Tires
network and enter the sweepstakes via a form on Goodyear.com (no
purchase necessary, terms and conditions apply).*
For images of the blimp through history, details about its
milestone moments and more information about the 100th
anniversary celebrations, please see the Blimp
100th Anniversary press kit and media
gallery.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53
facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation
Centers in Akron, Ohio, and
Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to
develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the
technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go
to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
*No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Official Rules
available at Goodyear.com.
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