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Hoosier Racing Tire company history timeline

1957

In 1957, Bob and Joyce decided to begin producing their own race tires by re-treading street tires with softer compounds.

1978

The first purpose-built racing tire soon followed and, when Mohawk closed its doors in 1978, The Newton’s opened their own factory, the first specifically dedicated to producing race tires in Plymouth, Indiana.

1984

Since 1984, Hoosier Tire has helped crown numerous circuit racing champions and that tradition continues today.

1988

Never one to rest on his laurels, Bob led the Hoosier Tire Team into the NASCAR Winston Cup Series in 1988.

1989

In the first year at the highest level of American Auto Racing, Hoosier went on to capture nine victories while getting their marquee win at the Daytona 500 in 1989.

1992

In 1992, Hoosier took another bold step and decided to build its second tire plant in preparation for the company's return to NASCAR's Winston Cup series.

1994

The company returned to NASCAR in 1994 and captured 11 pole positions and four wins.

2011

In 2011, a partnership was forged between Hoosier and Continental Tire where the two companies would collaborate to produce and market the Official Spec Tire of the Rolex Sports Car Series, a program that lasted for eight years.

2016

On October 4, 2016, Hoosier Racing Tire was purchased by Continental Tire.

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Founded
1957
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Headquarters
Lakeville, IN
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Founders
Joyce Newton,Robert Newton
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