Three KUMHO Drivers, Racing on Road Venture MT71 Mud-Terrain Tires, Took Multiple Class First-Place Finishes in 2026 Season
ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, is proud to announce a victorious return to off-road racing, with its three sponsored drivers achieving multiple class podium finishes in the 2026 season. Mark Duval (#4810), Stephen "Woody" Rose Jr. (#22), and Eric Wikle (#406) were equipped with KUMHOÂ Road Venture MT71Â mud-terrain tires, designed to tackle the varying terrain and demanding conditions of competitive off-road courses.
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