Yokohama will also continue to provide a significant contribution to the Atlantic prize fund.
It will have a stronger presence this season among Atlantic competitors with its Contingency Tyre Programme and among race enthusiasts with at-the-track presence through its racing services arm, Trackside Performance.
Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based Yokohama Rubber Company, a global producer and distributor of premium tyres for more than 89 years.
It services a network of more than 4,500 points of sale in the U.S.
The Champ Car Atlantic Championship is the premier open-wheel development series in North America.
In 2006, competitors will fight for the 12-race championship and a $2million Champ Car series champion’s bonus.
