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RYDANZ competition tyres help SHIBATIRE RACING TEAM reach the top step of the podium SHIBATIRE RACING TEAM driver Koudai Sobagiri delivered an outstanding performance at the FORMULA DRIFT JAPAN Fukushima EBISU Round, guiding the No. 31 competition car through a series of intense battles to secure first place. FORMULA DRIFT JAPAN is one of Japan’s leading professional drifting championships, bringing together highly skilled drivers and experienced competition teams. The demanding environment of the EBISU circuit places significant pressure on driver judgement, vehicle balance and tyre performance under sustained high-load conditions. For this round, Sobagiri’s competition car was equipped with RYDANZ R23 drift competition tyres, using a dedicated front and rear setup: Front: 245/35R18, TW260 Rear: 285/35R19, TW300 The combination was selected to balance front-end response with the sustained traction and durability at the rear, supporting the vehicle through rapid transitions, precise drift initiation and continuous high-load competition runs. Precision and Control in Every Decisive Battle Professional drifting is not determined by speed alone. Drivers must precisely manage initiation angle, line, proximity, car angle and transitions throughout every run. During tandem battles, even a small difference in timing or control can decide the outcome. Across multiple rounds of close competition, Sobagiri demonstrated both consistency and an aggressive competitive approach. The No. 31 car maintained clear dynamic feedback and stable performance, allowing him to execute his strategy and deliver high-quality runs when the pressure was at its highest. With strong control and a composed performance in the decisive battles, Sobagiri secured victory and placed SHIBATIRE RACING TEAM on the top step of the podium. R23: Developed for Professional Drifting The RYDANZ R23 is developed for professional drift competition, where tyres are continuously exposed to high rotational speeds, extreme lateral loads, rapid temperature changes and severe wear. These demanding conditions require a competition tyre to deliver responsive handling, consistent performance and the ability to operate under sustained load. The victory at the FORMULA DRIFT JAPAN Fukushima EBISU Round provides another powerful demonstration of the R23’s capabilities in a high-level international drifting environment. By combining different front and rear sizes and treadwear configurations, teams can create a setup that better matches vehicle characteristics, driver preferences and competition requirements. Proven on the Track, Developed Through Competition For RYDANZ, motorsport is more than a platform for showcasing performance. It serves as a demanding proving ground for tyre development and innovation. The extreme conditions of professional competition provide valuable feedback on construction, compound behaviour, wear characteristics and dynamic response. RYDANZ will continue to work closely with professional drivers and racing teams, using experience and data gathered from international competition to support the ongoing development of its competition tyre range. This victory belongs not only to Koudai Sobagiri and SHIBATIRE RACING TEAM, but also to every team member and supporter whose commitment contributed to the result. Congratulations to Koudai Sobagiri on winning the FORMULA DRIFT JAPAN Fukushima EBISU Round, and congratulations to SHIBATIRE RACING TEAM on reaching the top step of the podium. RYDANZ will continue to use motorsport as the starting point for innovation, validating performance through competition and pursuing ever greater achievements on the track. EVERY MILE, EVERY METER

Shanghai, June 7 — The Royal Drift Series Shanghai round came to an exciting conclusion, with RYDANZ Racing Team delivering an impressive performance on track. After a series of intense drift battles, the team secured Team Runner-Up, while Dutch driver Sebastian claimed Driver Runner-Up, adding another strong result to RYDANZ’s motorsport journey. As one of the standout drift events in China, Royal Drift Series Shanghai gathered competitive teams, skilled drivers, and a passionate motorsport audience. The event challenged every driver with high-speed entries, aggressive transitions, precise throttle control, and continuous battles under demanding track conditions. For RYDANZ Racing Team, the Shanghai round was not only a fight for the podium, but also another important stage to demonstrate its racing DNA. Throughout the event, RYDANZ Racing Team showed strong preparation, teamwork, and competitive consistency. From qualifying runs to battle rounds, the team maintained a sharp race rhythm and a focused strategy. The cars pushed through smoke-filled corners with confidence, delivering powerful drift angles and stable transitions in front of the crowd. Dutch driver Sebastian played a key role in the team’s success. With confident driving, precise control, and a strong competitive mindset, he advanced through the battles and secured Driver Runner-Up. His performance reflected both individual skill and the support of a well-prepared racing team. At the same time, the overall strength of RYDANZ Racing Team helped the team achieve Team Runner-Up in the Shanghai round. Behind the result was the support of the RYDANZ Revimax R23, a tyre developed for racing, drag racing, and drifting. Designed with deep insight into diverse driving needs, the R23 series offers specialised compounds for performance-focused applications, supporting drivers with grip, stability, and confidence during high-intensity driving. In drift competition, tyres are pushed to the limit through repeated high-angle cornering, rapid transitions, heavy throttle inputs, and extreme heat build-up. The R23’s grip structure is engineered to help maintain firm road contact during cornering, enhancing dry-cornering grip and control. Its continuous central ribs support stable traction under braking and acceleration, while the variable-pitch tread block design helps disperse forces and reduce localised wear. Combined with a wear-resistant rubber compound, the R23 balances grip and durability for demanding performance use. The Shanghai round provided a real motorsport environment to test and demonstrate these characteristics. From the first run to the final battle, the R23 supported the team through the intensity of drift competition, helping deliver consistent performance across the event. For RYDANZ, this podium result is more than a race achievement. It is a reflection of the brand’s continued commitment to motorsport and high-performance tyre development. By participating in professional drift events, RYDANZ continues to validate its products under real racing conditions, translating track experience into product development insights. The Royal Drift Series Shanghai result further strengthens RYDANZ’s presence in the drift community and highlights the performance potential of the Revimax R23. As the season continues, RYDANZ Racing Team will keep pushing forward with passion, precision, and a clear focus on performance. RYDANZ R23 — Built for drift. Proven by performance.

Wuyi, Zhejiang, May 31 — After three days and 12 special stages, the 2026 “Kombach Cup” China Wuyi Rally concluded successfully in Wuyi, Zhejiang, widely known as the “Home of Chinese Rally.” RYDANZ Tyre Team driver Yang Endong, with co-driver Hao Peng, delivered a composed and strategic performance in car No. 67, ultimately taking victory in the 4WD N4 class and adding another major trophy to the team’s record. This year’s event brought together an impressive field of competitors. A total of 25 top rally teams, 73 race cars, and 146 drivers and co-drivers from China and abroad gathered in Wuyi, competing across multiple categories including Open 4WD, Open 2WD, and Novice classes. The strong entry list made this round one of the most competitive domestic rally events in recent years. As one of China’s most iconic rally venues, Wuyi once again demonstrated the depth of its rally heritage through a demanding stage design. The 12-stage route included asphalt roads, concrete sections, the highly technical “Xu Lang Corner,” and challenging night stages, placing extremely high demands on driver precision, braking control, pace management, and tyre stability under changing conditions. As a key driver for RYDANZ Tyre Team, Yang Endong had already shown strong form last season by finishing as runner-up in the annual Professional Rally category. Returning to Wuyi this year in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX, Yang set his sights firmly on the class victory. On the opening day, despite asphalt and concrete not being his strongest surfaces, he adapted quickly and kept himself firmly within the top three of the class, building a solid foundation for the final push. On the last day of competition, Yang increased his pace decisively. With precise rhythm control and consistent braking-point execution, he quickly overtook his main rivals, moved into first place in the class, and held the lead all the way to the finish. His performance secured a well-earned 4WD N4 class victory. After the race, Yang said: “This year’s event was very lively, and many of the top rally drivers in China came to compete, so the competition was extremely intense. Asphalt and concrete are not the surfaces I am most familiar with, but I have been working hard to learn and adapt. The Wuyi stages are very challenging, and controlling the braking points well is the key to winning.” At the 2026 Wuyi Rally, the RYDANZ R33 played an important role in supporting the team through high-intensity tarmac rally conditions. According to the product information, The R33 is a competition tyre developed for D1GP drifting, straight-line acceleration, and tarmac rally applications, with a focus on durability, structural stability, and consistent performance output. Its precisely designed tread helps deliver even and stable wear under aggressive driving, sustained acceleration, and demanding tarmac rally conditions, while maintaining reliable support through repeated deformation and impact. For the high-speed sections, continuous corners, night stages, and changing road surfaces of Wuyi, the R33’s asymmetric tread pattern and larger, sturdier outer tread blocks provided strong support under cornering loads, weight transfer, and heavy braking. At the same time, its balance between grip and slide allowed the driver to manage vehicle attitude more confidently from corner entry to exit, supporting a stable and controlled racing rhythm. It is also worth noting that the event achieved one of the highest finish rates seen in Chinese rallying in recent years. This result reflects improvements in event organization, stage design, and driver preparation, while also highlighting the importance of reliable competition tyres in supporting vehicle stability, safety, and handling confidence under extreme conditions. The application of the RYDANZ R33 at Wuyi once again demonstrated the dependable quality and professional performance of RYDANZ racing tyres in high-intensity competition environments. From last year’s annual runner-up result to this year’s round victory, Yang Endong has completed a clear transformation from challenger to class leader. With its strong performance at Wuyi, RYDANZ Tyre Team once again proved its competitive strength in China’s rally scene. As the 2026 season continues, the team will keep using motorsport as a proving ground, accumulating real-world racing experience and helping more drivers push limits and pursue higher honors on rally stages and circuits alike.

From April 24 to 26, 2026, the CHC China Hill Climb Championship Hanyin Round brought intense competition to a demanding mountain-road course in Hanyin, Shaanxi. As one of China’s representative motorsport formats that combines speed, precision control and route judgement, the event challenged drivers across multiple categories with changing gradients, consecutive corners and high-speed uphill sections. RYDANZ appeared at the Hanyin round with its motorsport tyre products, supporting performance vehicles under real racing conditions. One of the most important performance highlights of the weekend was achieved on RYDANZ tyres. At the Hanyin round, driver Billy Lo set the overall fastest time of the event with a 6:44.59 run in an Audi R8 GT3. The car was equipped with RYDANZ R50 tyres, using 295/35R18 on the front axle and 335/35R18 on the rear axle. This result demonstrated not only the driver’s pace and the race car’s capability, but also the R50’s grip, support and stability under high-speed, high-load and continuous-cornering conditions. Unlike a traditional closed racing circuit, a hill climb course places special demands on tyres. Steep gradients, rapid elevation changes, uneven road surfaces and narrow margins for error require the tyre to maintain stable performance during hard braking, corner entry, mid-corner load transfer and acceleration out of bends. In high-performance racing applications, the tyre is not only about maximum grip; it also directly affects steering response, vehicle balance and driver confidence. Designed for high-performance motorsport use, the RYDANZ R50 features an asymmetric tread layout focused on strong dry grip and high-speed stability. Its large, rigid outer shoulder helps deliver firm lateral support during aggressive cornering, while the open shoulder channeling supports airflow and contact stability at speed. The overall construction is developed around strong grip, fast response and consistent performance output, helping the car maintain direct road feedback under demanding driving conditions. The overall fastest time achieved by the Audi R8 GT3 on R50 tyres offered a strong demonstration of RYDANZ motorsport tyre capability in real competition. Through the repeated challenges of the Hanyin mountain course, the R50 handled the speed and load generated by a GT3 race car while delivering stable and efficient performance through the key sections. In recent years, RYDANZ has continued to deepen its presence in professional motorsport, from drifting and track-day applications to rally and hill climb events. For RYDANZ, racing is more than a stage for brand exposure. It is an essential path for technical validation and product evolution. Every demanding race condition brings real feedback that supports further development in tyre structure, compound and tread design. RYDANZ focuses on high-performance and motorsport applications, supporting a wide range of racing disciplines including drifting, circuit driving, rally and hill climb. The brand uses real race feedback to drive product evolution and turn motorsport experience into more controlled, stable and reliable driving performance.

　　From March 27 to 29, 2026, Rydanz participated in GT SHOW 2026 (Car Modification Culture and Industry Expo), held at the Suzhou International Expo Center. At Booth B1-32, the brand engaged with automotive enthusiasts, tuning fans, and industry partners over three days of on-site interaction. 　　As a tyre brand rooted in motorsport, Rydanz presented a performance-oriented product lineup covering multiple application scenarios. From track-focused applications to tuning-oriented products, the display highlighted the brand’s continuous development and technical foundation in the high-performance segment. 　　Among the highlights of the exhibition was the debut of the new ultra-high-performance passenger car tyre, ROADSTER RS2. Built with a race-derived high-performance compound, RS2 focuses on delivering more direct handling feedback and a refined high-performance driving experience, bringing track-inspired control into everyday driving. The product drew strong attention from visitors throughout the event. 　　Throughout the exhibition, the Rydanz booth attracted strong interest. In addition to car enthusiasts, the booth welcomed industry partners and channel representatives for in-depth discussions. Conversations centered on product performance, application scenarios, and potential future collaborations. 　　GT SHOW serves as an important platform for automotive culture and a key bridge between brands and users. Through this exhibition, Rydanz further strengthened its connection with the tuning community and industry partners, laying a solid foundation for future market expansion and brand communication. 　　Looking ahead, Rydanz will continue to focus on motorsport-driven development, validating its products in real-world conditions and building closer connections with users through both racing and offline engagement.

　　From January 9 to 11, 2026, TOKYO AUTO SALON 2026 was successfully held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. As one of the world’s most influential automotive modification and high-performance culture events, this edition of the Tokyo Auto Salon gathered vehicle brands, parts manufacturers, tuning shops, and industry professionals from around the globe, comprehensively showcasing the latest trends in automotive performance, design, and technology. 　　During the event, we officially debuted at Booth 959 in the North Hall, focusing on our brand philosophy, product applications, and technological direction. We engaged in in-depth exchanges with customers, partners, and industry peers from both the domestic Japanese market and overseas. Through on-site displays and face-to-face communication, we further deepened the market’s understanding of our professional positioning and overall strength. 　　At this exhibition, Rydanz Tyres highlighted multiple products tailored for different tracks and usage scenarios, presenting a clear motorsport tyre lineup: 　　REVIMAX R23: Offering multiple compound options to cover racing, endurance, and daily driving needs, balancing performance with adaptability. 　　REVIMAX R31: Focused on dry grip, suitable for driving scenarios that demand high levels of handling and stability on the track. 　　REVIMAX R50: Emphasizing dry handling and high-speed stability, ideal for high-performance driving and intense control conditions. 　　REVIMAX R60: A slick tyre designed for pure track use, dedicated to maximum dry grip performance. 　　In addition to the REVIMAX motorsport tyre series, we also showcased the RYDANZ consumer tyre product line, which includes: 　　Everyday commuting and high-performance street tyres 　　Consumer products focused on comfort, durability, and stability 　　Off-road tyres designed for complex terrains and diverse conditions 　　Through a comprehensive product matrix, Rydanz transforms track experience into broader road applications, meeting the diverse needs of different drivers and markets. 　　Over the three-day event, our booth attracted a large number of visitors, including dealers, tuning professionals, racers, and performance culture enthusiasts. Through on-site interactions, we not only received positive feedback from various markets but also gained more direct insights into regional demands and industry trends, providing valuable references for future product planning and market layout. 　　TOKYO AUTO SALON 2026 is not only a platform for showcasing products and technology but also an important window for deepening international exchanges and expanding cooperation opportunities. Leveraging this international stage, we further strengthened ties with global industry partners, laying a solid foundation for future collaborations in more markets. 　　Though the exhibition has concluded, the exchanges continue. 　　We sincerely thank all customers, partners, and friends who visited Booth 959 in the North Hall for their attention and support. Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on the long-term development of products and technologies and look forward to meeting you again at more international exhibitions and industry events.