Yokohama Enjoys 10 Podium Finishes at Pikes Peak

June 29, 2022

At the 100th running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Yokohama Tire Corp. drivers “thoroughly dominated” the field on Advan tires, according to Yokohama officials.

Yokohama had 10 drivers with podium finishes, four class wins and four of the top five overall finishers. 

“We worked closely with Robin Shute and all our drivers to make sure they had the right tires for the incredibly difficult weather conditions on the mountain, and everyone’s hard work paid off,” says Fardad Niknam, senior director of product planning and product marketing, Yokohama. 

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