Posts Tagged ‘Firestone’
From one challenge to the next, Firestone steadfastly rolls on
As IndyCar approaches the 10th running of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, it’s a good time to reflect on the value Firestone brings as a Series partner.
New rules allow teams to carry tires forward to future events
[INDYCAR PR] Verizon IndyCar Series teams will benefit from new regulations regarding Firestone tire allotment written into the 2014 series rulebook. Each entry will receive credit for new tires remaining from its race event allotment.
Quest for record speed at Indy starts with Firestone tire test
[IMS PR] Six drivers turned laps at IMS on Tuesday, and engineers from teams and Firestone pored over the extensive data with the long-term goal of developing tires that will help drivers break the all-time speed records for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” set in 1996 by Arie Luyendyk.
Firestone to remain sole IICS supplier through 2018
[Firestone PR] Bridgestone Americas’s Firestone brand will remain the sole tire supplier to the IZOD IndyCar Series through the 2018 race season.
Firestone Racing’s Al Speyer to retire in 2013
[Firestone PR] Bridgestone Americas announced today that Al Speyer, executive director of motorsports, intends to retire in 2013 after 38 years with the company.
Firestone introduces new rain tire
[Firestone PR] The new Firestone Firehawk rain tire will serve as more of an “intermediate” rain tire than its “full wet” predecessor.
COUNTERPOINT: Is Firestone’s alternate tire program worth keeping?
In this week’s COUNTERPOINT, Paul and Steph argue whether Firestone’s red-sidewalled tired bring any value to the IZOD IndyCar Series.
Firestone to remain in INDYCAR through 2014
[Firestone PR] Firestone has announced its intention to remain with the IZOD IndyCar Series through 2014 and renewed its commitment as official tire and title sponsor of Firestone Indy Lights through 2012.
MFW podcast episode 38
Paul and Steph are joined by James Hinchcliffe to discuss, among other topics, his first weekend as an IZOD IndyCar Series driver with Newman/Haas Racing.
MFW podcast episode 36
Paul and Steph are joined by special guest Shane Rogers, the International Superstar. The group performs an in-depth analysis of the weekend at St. Pete and touches on a number of other topics related to the IZOD IndyCar Series.
Around the Paddock: Chicagoland, Friday
Today’s Around the Paddock segment features Mario Andretti, Keith Wiggins, Bobby Rahal, Dale Coyne, Simona de Silvestro, and Al Speyer of Firestone.
Firestone adds interest at Sonoma
For the first time in what seems like eons, the two tire compounds available this past weekend at Infineon Raceway could have had a notable effect on the outcome of the race. The decision is in: we want more!