Bridgestone Riders Dominate Red Bud Motocross

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 7, 2008) - Bridgestone-shod riders continued their strong showings this season, taking victories in all four motos at the Red Bud motocross in Buchanan, Michigan, this past weekend

James Stewart, riding a Bridgestone-shod Monster Energy Kawasaki, took wins in both motos. Stewart now has a perfect score of 300 points from the first six events, and a 79-point lead in the championship, at the halfway point.

Likewise in the AMA Motocross Lites division, Ryan Villopoto, riding a Bridgestone-shod Pro-Circuit Kawasaki, also took wins in both motos. He now has a total of 291 points and leads the championship by 95 points.

In AMA Supercross and Motocross national competition, Bridgestone is the exclusive tire supplier to the factory Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha teams, plus the Pro-Circuit Kawasaki team.

About Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC:
Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) 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 and associate brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America. In addition, through its industry-leading Bandag brand, BFNT develops, manufactures, markets and sells retreading materials and equipment.