Goodyear Unveils Blimp-Themed Sidewall Design for the Goodyear 400
Company plans to celebrate 100 years of the Goodyear Blimp in 2025…
In celebration of the Goodyear Blimp’s 100th anniversary, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company unveiled a commemorative, blimp-themed sidewall design that will outfit all NASCAR stock cars for NASCAR’s Official Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway, including both the Goodyear 400 and the Xfinity series races.
Goodyear’s Eagle racing tires will feature an image of Goodyear’s first branded blimp, “Pilgrim,” which took flight in 1925, as well as a banner calling out the 100-year milestone. Goodyear states that the traditional throwback theme at the Goodyear 400 race serves as an ideal moment during this year’s NASCAR season to reflect on the Goodyear Blimp’s 100-year history. Additionally, Darlington Raceway, home of the Goodyear 400, is also celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025.
“Very few brands have the opportunity to celebrate a milestone as significant as 100 years,” said Stu Grant, general manager, Goodyear Global Race Tires. “Goodyear and NASCAR have been providing fans with unforgettable aerial views and thrilling races for nearly as long. It will be a special commemoration of the blimp’s 100th anniversary at the Goodyear 400 with the blimp on the tires and in the sky overhead at an historic venue like Darlington.”
Goodyear to Celebrate Throughout 2025
The blimp-themed tires will also make an appearance in the World Endurance Challenge (WEC) and European Le Mans Series (ELMS) at Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone events.
In addition to displaying its iconic airship on race tires for its centennial anniversary, Goodyear’s fleet of three U.S. blimps will also don custom tires in 2025 as they fly to special events throughout the year.
Goodyear recognizes June 3, 2025, as the official date of the blimp’s 100th anniversary. Goodyear Blimp fans can participate in this milestone by following along with the blimp’s 100+ city tour on GoodyearBlimp.com and social media to watch for opportunities to see the larger-than-life icon up close as it travels the country for aerial appearances throughout the year.
