The Red Bull Air Race World Championship is a tournament in which world-class race pilots fly specialized high-speed, highly maneuverable race planes at speeds of up to 370km/h through an aerial race course, competing in terms of both speed and precision flying. This air race tournament is officially recognized by Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI - the World Air Sports Federation).
 Yoshihide Muroya is an outstanding pilot whose hard-won flying skills have taken him to various competitions around the world and earned him widespread recognition on the global stage. Holding the distinction of being the only pilot from Asia to compete in the Master Class at international air race competitions, Muroya placed sixth overall in the last year's Red Bull Air Race World Championship, achieving third-place finishes at two of the air races. Meanwhile, FALKEN is a brand that has established a strong global reputation for high-performance tires, developed using the latest cutting-edge technologies, as well as active participation in motorsports. Recognizing the strong compatibility between this remarkable pilot and FALKEN's brand image, Sumitomo Rubber Industries is pleased to renew our sponsorship agreement with Mr. Muroya from last year.