--- title: "Red Bull Global Rallycross Signs Multi-Year Contract with Continental Tire" description: "Red Bull Global Rallycross (GRC) and its three premier racing categories, the Supercars, GRC Lites and Polaris RZRs will be making the switch to Continental Tire for 2018 at the season opener in Louisville, Kentucky later this summer." date: "2018-01-24" modified: "2018-01-24" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/17914/red-bull-global-rallycross-signs-multi-year-contract-with-continental-tire" categories: - "News" tags: - "racing" - "rally cars" - "Red Bull Global Rallycross" - "red bull grc" - "tires" --- # Red Bull Global Rallycross Signs Multi-Year Contract with Continental Tire ![]() *\www.thedrive.com\* Red Bull Global Rallycross and its three premier racing categories, the Supercars, GRC Lites and [Polaris RZRs]() will be making the switch to Continental Tire for 2018 at the season opener in Louisville, Kentucky later this summer. The multi-year partnership also includes the upcoming [all-electric]() racing series debuting in 2019. BF Goodrich, who is owned by Grup Michelin (Michelin tires) has yet to publish an explanation for its abrupt departure from the sport after being the official tire supplier for the 2016 and 2017 racing seasons. ![message-editor%2F1516767070113-p-20170813-01947\_hires\_jpeg\_24bit\_rgb.jpg]() *Sebastian Eriksson competes at Red Bull Global Rallycross in Atlantic City, NJ, *Larry Chen/Red Bull** “We’re thrilled to add Global [Rallycross]() to our motorsports portfolio,” said John DeSalle, president of Continental Tire Motorsports. “We’re looking forward to providing a tire that will give the fans the great racing they expect while also making it fun for the drivers. This series is action-packed and we can’t wait to get on track!” At a time when racing series across the globe are struggling to remain relevant and engage their fanbases, GRC has found a niche in the motorsports world where it's been able to grow and prosper with little to no competition. The combination of production cars modified to tackle dirt, mud, and jumps with engines tuned up to 600 horsepower has proven to be an attractive alternative to European [rally]() racing. The 2018 Red Bull GRC season will feature 12 rounds during eight events across the United States. ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()