Opinion ID: 151442
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Text: USAC, headquartered in Indiana, sanctions sprint car races on both dirt and asphalt races, primarily in the Midwest and West. It appears that Hoosier has had long-term contracts with this sanctioning body since before 1998, despite some tension between the sanctioning body leadership and certain members regarding these arrangements. In 1998, the USAC president actually informed these members that the sanctioning body would remain under contract with Hoosier for only two more years, which evidently was an inaccurate assertion. In 2003, USAC decided to implement a right-rear single tire rule for certain classes, and it accordingly sent out an RFP for a three-year contract. Goodyear, Hoosier, and STA submitted competing bids. STA proposed that, for two classes of cars (USAC midgets and sprint cars), the tire business would be split between various suppliers. STA likewise did not propose exclusivity for the Silver Crown series. Hoosier ultimately won the contract. Without sending out an RFP, USAC evidently renewed its exclusive contract with Hoosier for another three years in 2006. A USAC executive, Rolland Helmling, testified at his deposition that he was not aware of any particular reason for the length of the sanctioning body's contracts with Hoosier.