Bridgestone Congratulates Jason Raines, 2003 AMA National Hare Scrambles Champion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 17, 2003) -- Am-Pro Racing Yamaha team rider, Jason Raines, riding exclusively on Bridgestone tires, took the 2003 AMA National Hare Scrambles Championship during the final round held Sunday, October 2nd in Lynnville, Indiana. Raines came away with both a win and the series title, finishing out the nine-round series with 165 points and two wins.

"Clinching this championship is a testament to Jason's stamina and riding ability," said Bob Graham, Manager of Bridgestone / Firestone Motorcycle and Kart programs. The National Hare Scrambles are known for their grueling conditions, and we are exceptionally pleased with how well his Bridgestones performed all year long on such rough terrain."

Nashville-based Bridgestone / Firestone North American Tire, LLC, is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures, and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, agricultural, motorcycle and other tires to its customers in North America.