Goodyear Unveils a Blimp-themed Sidewall Design for the Goodyear 400
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has unveiled a special blimp-themed sidewall design for NASCAR stock cars to commemorate the Goodyear Blimp's 100th anniversary. The commemorative tires will be featured at NASCAR's Official Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway, including the Goodyear 400 and Xfinity series races.
The tires will display an image of Goodyear's first branded blimp, 'Pilgrim,' from 1925. The design will also appear at the World Endurance Challenge and European Le Mans Series events. Goodyear's three U.S. blimps will feature custom tires with gold lettering throughout 2025.
The company is launching a 'Buy for a Chance to Fly' sweepstakes, offering three winners a blimp flight certificate for two passengers and a $3,000 travel voucher. The promotion runs from January 1 through April 10, 2025, with entries available through tire purchases on Goodyear.com or through their service networks.
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- Marketing initiative leveraging 100-year brand heritage to promote tire sales
- Cross-promotional opportunities across multiple racing events and series
- Customer engagement through sweepstakes tied to direct sales
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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
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
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.
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