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Bridgestone Launches Next-Generation Potenza RE-71RZ Extreme Summer Performance Tire for Grassroots Racing
Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced the expansion of its flagship Potenza ultra-high performance tire line with the introduction of the Potenza RE-71RZ extreme summer performance tire, engineered specifically for grassroots racing. Succeeding the championship-winning Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tire, the Potenza RE-71RZ tire is designed for blistering fast lap times and responsive control to help drivers push the pace and stay ahead of the competition. The tire is equipped with
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