Lakeville, IN (Tuesday, September 22, 2009) -- Hoosier Racing Tire and the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) announced today the renewal of their contract through the 2012 race season.

Hoosier has been the tire of choice for ASCS on the right rear wheel position since the start of the 2000 race season. ASCS will continue to run the 105/16-15 Medium on the right rear while left rears and fronts are open to any tire brand. 

"We are extremely pleased to extend this contract," commented Neil Cowman, Hoosier product manager. "Being associated with a class organization such as ASCS and Emmett Hahn is very important to everyone at Hoosier Tire. This offers us the opportunity to showcase our product on the biggest stage nationwide."

"The long-standing relationship with Hoosier Tire has been an integral part of the success and growth of the American Sprint Car Series over the past decade," commented Emmett Hahn. "Hoosier Tire supplies the racers with a dependable, quality product and we're pleased to extend this relationship into the coming years." 

ASCS sanctions 360 sprints and 410 non-wing sprints in 23 states and 3 Canadian provinces. A total of 266 drivers have competed in at least one Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car event in 2009, with an average of 52.7 cars per race night. Including the series' many Regional events, well over 800 drivers have competed in at least one ASCS event in 2009.

For more information on ASCS visit www.ascsracing.com or to find your nearest Hoosier distributor please visit www.hoosiertire.com.