Quebec, QC - June 2, 2008
BFGoodrich Tires Team Kicks-Off Drift Mania Canadian Championship Season

Smoking tires, tight turns and epic drifts are what it's all about for the BFGoodrich team competing in the 2008 Drift Mania Canadian Championships (DMCC). The DMCC season officially kicked off June 1 at the Autodrome de Montmagny in Quebec City.

"DMCC is a great venue to showcase the quality and performance of BFGoodrich tires," says Maria Mandato, BFGoodrich Drift Team manager. "In fact, BFGoodrich has already enjoyed great success in the United States with Samuel Hübinette being a two-time Formula Drift champion".

The BFGoodrich Drift Team, comprised of Tania Bourbonnais and Ryan Lanteigne, will be smoking their tires from Quebec to Alberta in six different competitions that run from June to the end of September.

"Look for us all season," says Team BFGoodrich Driver Tania Bourbonnais, the first female driver to ever compete in the DMCC. "We've got the confidence we need thanks to the proper equipment, including BFGoodrich g-Force T/A^®KDW tires."

Bourbonnais has more than eight years of experience racing everything from 125cc Shifter Karts to F1600 cars, while Lanteigne is a professional driver for automotive ride and drives across North America. Both love the thrill of competition and are proud to be making BFGoodrich Tire history this summer with their participation.

"We're a very strong team," says Lanteigne. "Both Tania and I have very unique driving styles that work very well together. We're definitely there to perform and give a good show this season."

Access BFGoodrich Drift Team driver profiles, contest information and more by visiting www.bfgoodrichdrift.ca.

About BFGoodrich Tires

Using motorsports as a proving ground for more than 30 years, BFGoodrich^® Tires is involved in every type of racing, including oval, sports car, drifting, drag, desert, dirt, rally and extreme rock-crawling. BFGoodrich Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports experience, delivering a high-performance tire for every type of vehicle. Visit BFGoodrich Tires online at www.bfgoodrichtires.ca.

Upcoming 2008 DMCC Events

ROUND 1	June 1, 2008	AUTODROME DE MONTMAGNY	Montmagny, QC
ROUND 2	June 29, 2008	AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE	St-Eustache, QC
ROUND 3	July 19-20, 2008	AUTODROME DE MONTMAGNY	Montmagny, QC
ROUND 4	Aug 15-16, 2008	DOWNSVIEW PARK	Toronto, ON
ROUND 5	Aug 31-Sept 1, 2008	AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE	St-Eustache, QC
FINALS	Sept 27-28, 2008	CASTROL RACEWAY	Edmonton, AB

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Media Contacts:

Sarah-Émilie Bouchard HKDP Communications and public affairs 514 395-0375, ext. 229 Cell: 514 250-7595 sebouchard@hkdp.qc.ca

Nadine Lussier Communications Manager BFGoodrich Canada 450 978-4766 Cell: 514 912-1849 nadine.lussier@ca.michelin.com