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Double podium erupts at Yeongam Circuit! Kumho Tire secures top domestic class for second consecutive year

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The Kumho SL Motorsports Team, sponsored by Kumho Tire, secured a double podium finish in the Toyota Gazoo Racing 6000 Class Round 6 of the '2026 O-NE Super Race Championship' held on the 13th at Korea International Circuit (KIC) in Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do, thereby clinching the overall championship title two years in a row ahead of schedule. As a result, the team claimed all three titles: tire manufacturer champion, driver champion, and team champion, achieving a triple crown.

The Toyota Gazoo Racing 6000 Class is Korea's premier stock car racing series. In today's race, Kumho SL Motorsports Team driver Lee Chang-wook achieved 'pole-to-win' by taking pole position in qualifying and crossing the finish line first in the final race, recording his fifth victory of the season. Regardless of the outcome of the final round, Lee was crowned driver champion for the second consecutive year and also claimed 'fastest lap' by setting the shortest lap time in this round. Teammate Lee Jung-woo contributed to the team's double podium finish by securing third place.

Lee Chang-wook showcases overwhelming skill
Lee Chang-wook showcases overwhelming skill

Equipped with E-Sta S700 tires, Kumho Tire demonstrated stable performance even under extreme conditions. The company also secured the 'Tire Manufacturer Champion' title early, which is awarded based on cumulative points across all rounds, proving its superior racing tire technology.

Driver Lee Chang-wook expressed his intention to maintain strong momentum in the remaining rounds and deliver even better performances for fans. Kumho Tire plans to continuously strengthen its position as a performance brand by leveraging decades of accumulated expertise from motorsports activities.

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