Berlin Raceway Returns to Hoosier Tire for Super Late Models

Marne, MI – On Friday afternoon, officials with Berlin Raceway announced that their premier division, the Tekton Super Late Models, would make a move, mid-season, back to the Hoosier Racing Tire. This announcement comes after two seasons away from the brand, and on the heels of a challenging Money in the Bank 150 earlier this month.

The announcement was posted on the Berlin Raceway social media pages:

Berlin Raceway is excited to announce that it will switch to Hoosier F45* as the official tire for the Tekton Super Late Model division, effective immediately.

“Berlin Raceway is a truly unique and demanding racetrack. It presents significant challenges not only for drivers, but also for tire management, given the constant turning throughout” said track President Mike Bursley. “We determined that this change was necessary and serves the best interests of our competitors and fans alike. We have enjoyed several outstanding Super Late Model races in recent years, and look forward to that high level of competition continuing in 2026 and beyond.”

The first Tekton Super Late Model race on the Hoosier F45* will be on Friday, June 26, along with the remainder of the Super Late Model events this season.

Berlin Raceway announced plans to leave Hoosier across all divisions in December of 2023, putting the teams on the American Racer/McCreary brand for the 2024 season. The move put Super Late Models specifically on the McCreary. In 2026, the Super Late Model tires were stamped American Racer and consistency with the tires appeared to be a factor.

That problem was highlighted during the annual Money in the Bank 150 on Wednesday, June 10th, when teams reported having quality issues with tires as early as the Tuesday practice sessions. During a weather delay on race day, just prior to the halfway mark of the race, many teams voiced concerns about their tire wear, saying some tires were coming apart after just over fifty laps of racing. United Auto Racing Alliance (UARA) officials elected not to allow teams to change tires without penalty during the period. Ty Majeski went on to win the event, his first career win at Berlin Raceway.

The announcement of the manufacturer change was met with mostly positive comments on social media.