Kumho Tires 2008 Motorsports Rundown
Kumho Tires, one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers upped the ante when it came to motorsports involvement in the 2008 racing season. Not only did Kumho sponsor club racing across the country, but made podium appearances regularly. From Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) to the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), Kumho was a key contributor. In addition, Kumho sponsored the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) series and finished at the top in the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) series.
The following is a sample of some of Kumho’s 2008 racing achievements:
SCCA
Solo2 National Champions
Gary Thomason – 1st Super Stock, 2004 Porsche GT3
Jason Isley – 1st B-Stock, 2005 Mazda RX-8
Jerry Jenkins – 1st E-Stock, 1994 Mazda Miata
Ken Motonishi – 1st A-Street Prepared, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Doug Rowse – 1st D-Street Prepared, 2003 BMW 330i
Jennifer Isley – 2nd B-Stock, 2005 Mazda RX-8
Stephanie Chang – 2nd H-Stock Ladies, 2007 Mini Cooper
Andy McKee – 2nd Street Modified 2, 1993 Mazda RX-7
Deborah Kerswill – 3rd B-Stock Ladies, 2004 Mazda RX-8
Brianne Maier – 3rd Street Modified 2 Ladies, 1993 Mazda RX-7
Vic Sias – 3rd Street Modified, 2001 BMW M3
Club Racing
Northeast Division
Rob Hines – 3rd overall, T2
Ron LeBaron – 5th overall, AS
Southeast Division
Stan Wilson – 2nd overall, T1
Jerry Onks – 3rd overall, T1
Phil Croyle – 4th overall, T1
Rob Hines – 1st overall, T3
Michael Kramer – 2nd overall, T3
Eric Van Cleef – 4th overall, T3
Tim Myers – 2nd overall, SSC
Larry Dulude – 4th overall, SSC
Brad Davis – 6th overall, SSC
Great Lakes Division
Bill Baten – 2nd overall, T2
Midwest Division
Natha Waldbaum – 2nd overall, T1
Steven Christopher – 4th overall, T2
Dennis Aubuchon – 5th overall, T2
Dwight Faitz – 1st overall, T3
Chris Brannon – 2nd overall, AS
Dennis Aubuchon – 1st overall, SSB
John Saucier – 1st overall, SSC
Steven Christopher – 3rd overall, SSC
Southwest Division
Eric Ritchie – 1st overall, T1
Richard Dickey – 1st overall, T3
James Place – 3rd overall, SSB
James Place – 2nd overall, SSC
Rocky Mountain Division
Michael Pettiford – 1st overall, T1
Michael Pettiford – 1st overall, T2
Michael Pettiford – 1st overall, SSB
Northern Pacific Division
Joe Hermes – 1st overall, T2
Lynne Griffiths – 1st overall, T3
Ali Naimi – 1st overall, SSC
Southern Pacific Division
Wiley Timbrook – 1st overall, T3
Bill Scherpergerdes –1st overall, AS
Richard Crites – 1st overall, SSB
Brian Husting – 2nd overall, SSC
RunOffs
Michael Pettiford – 2nd overall, T2
NASA
National Championships
Paul Faessler – 1st overall, AIX (American Iron Extreme)
Dave Schotz – 5th overall, AI (American Iron)
