Rekortan will support with track quality and maintenance, warm-up areas, equipment provision, and other sports surfaces for Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.
New York, NY (March 28, 2025) – Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, is proud to announce Rekortan® as its Official Track Partner for the inaugural 2025 season. Rekortan® will play a vital role in supporting track quality and maintenance, warm-up areas, equipment provision, and other sports surfaces for Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Grand Slam Track™’s exclusive sales agency, Team Playmaker, helped secure the partnership.
Key to this partnership is Rekortan®’s involvement in the resurfacing project of the track at National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. This project has now been completed, with photos of the stunning new surface attached to this release.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rekortan® as our Official Track Partner,” said Michael Johnson, Founder and Commissioner of Grand Slam Track™. “Rekortan®’s history of providing top-quality, best-in-class tracks aligns perfectly with our vision for creating an extraordinary experience for our competing athletes. Their commitment to innovation and performance will ensure that Slams are built on a foundation of speed and precision that continue to serve communities long after the event comes to a close.”
With the most certified tracks in the world, Rekortan® is trusted by athletes worldwide. Rekortan® tracks are known for their balance of force reduction and energy return which delivers speed and athlete welfare. With over 50 years of experience and the most Olympic records, Rekortan® continues to lead the industry in high-performance tracks.
“We are delighted to partner with Grand Slam Track and be part of a new era in professional track.” — Tim Jordan, Vice President, Rekortan USA
“We are delighted to partner with Grand Slam Track™ and be part of a new era in professional track,” said Tim Jordan, Vice President, Rekortan® USA. “We love track, and are committed to supporting athletes and coaches around the world by providing the best tracks to showcase their talent. Working in partnerships with Grand Slam Track™ gives us a unique opportunity to help the sport grow.”
Grand Slam Track™ remains committed to creating a premier, athlete-centric league by partnering with the best in the industry. With Rekortan® as the Official Track Partner, competitors at Grand Slam Track™ events will race on surfaces designed to push the limits of their performance while providing unparalleled durability and support.
Grand Slam Track™ will feature the world’s fastest track Racers, such as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Masai Russell, Josh Kerr, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Kenny Bednarek, and many others, competing for the biggest pool of prize money ever offered in the sport. Slams will stream live on Peacock in the US, with The CW broadcasting linear coverage of Saturday and Sunday of all Slams. TNT Sports will provide coverage in the UK and Ireland, whilst Eurosport will carry the broadcast in Europe and Asia. More global television deals will be announced soon.
Tickets for the Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles are on sale now. For more information, please visit grandslamtrack.com/events, and follow @GrandSlamTrack on all social media platforms.
About Rekortan
With the most Olympic records, Rekortan® has delivered quality, consistency and record-breaking speed to global events, major championships, colleges and schools, since its debut 1969. Rekortan®’s quality is delivered through a fully integrated global supply chain, including ISO certified manufacturing in the USA, Germany and Australia, and installation crews around the world. Rekortan® tracks feature renewable and recycled materials and are USDA certified. Rekortan® is available in North America through AstroTurf Corporation and globally through a network of expert installation partners, and via Polytan EMEA and Polytan Asia Pacific.
About Grand Slam Track
Grand Slam Track™ is the global home of elite track competition founded by four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson. The league is redefining the landscape of track with a focus on head-to-head competition between the fastest humans on the planet: fostering rivalries, celebrating racing, and putting fans first. The league features a roster of 48 Racers signed to compete in four annual Slams and includes superstars like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Quincy Hall, Josh Kerr, Marileidy Paulino, and many more. These Racers compete against 48 Challengers, who vary per Slam; each Slam features the largest and deepest prize purse in the history of the sport. The inaugural Grand Slam Track™ season in 2025 sees Slams take place in Kingston, Jamaica; Miami; Philadelphia; and Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.grandslamtrack.com
About Michael Johnson
Born in Dallas, Texas, Michael Johnson is a Hall of Fame track and field star, universally recognized as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. He won four Olympic gold medals and eight World Championships across his career, and held world and Olympic records in both the 200m and 400m races. At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Johnson became the first and only male athlete to win the Gold medal in both the 200m and 400m at the same Olympics. Since retiring from active competition, Johnson has become a serial entrepreneur and investor, as well as highly sought after performance mindset speaker and an award winning television commentator. Johnson has been a pundit for the BBC’s coverage of every Olympics Games since Athens 2004, and remains a key voice on, and advocate for the sport. Johnson was inducted into the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2004.
About Team Playmaker
Team Playmaker is a premier sales and marketing agency representing best-in-class rights holders across sport, entertainment, and media. The agency specializes in accelerating growth strategies, crafting strategic ideas, and building impactful partnerships that connect brands, properties, and fans. Backed by Winners Alliance, Team Playmaker provides full-service support to drive measurable results and spur accelerated growth. Learn more at www.teamplaymaker.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Callum Squires
callum.squires@grandslamtrack.com
Ben Sosenko
ben.sosenko@grandslamtrack.com
On behalf of Grand Slam Track
Mackenzie
Smith
mackenzie@labearcommunications.com
574-524-5916
On
behalf of Rekortan®
