Posts Tagged ‘Firestone Indy Lights’
INDYCAR announces changes to FIL leadership structure
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced a leadership restructuring of Firestone Indy Lights, the top rung of the Mazda Road to Indy ladder that serves as an essential step for drivers and teams seeking to compete in the IZOD IndyCar Series.
Firestone Indy Lights TV schedule released
[INDYCAR PR] The full Firestone Indy Lights 2012 schedule will be televised by the NBC Sports Network, highlighted by live coverage of the Freedom 100 on May 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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.
Win Edmonton pit passes from Jensen Motorsport
Jensen Motorsport is giving away pit passes for the Edmonton Indy! Read on to find out how to win.
A look at the 2011 Firestone Indy Lights schedule
The 2011 Firestone Indy Lights calendar was released yesterday, and it revealed a few surprises — some good, some potentially less-than-good, and some that lead to more questions.
Mid-Ohio: Sunday thoughts
Steph’s Sunday thoughts from the 2010 Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Road to Indy: A rebuttal
In response to a recent post on the current flaws with the Road to Indy feeder system, Planet-IRL has been contacted by Tony George, Jr., the Manager of Business Development for the Firestone Indy Lights series. With his permission, his response is provided for your perusal.
Road to Indy still riddled with pitfalls
It’s been said that a dose of heavy criticism goes over best when softened with a bit of positivity. So, let’s start with something positive: establishing a clear ladder system to guide young American driving talent into IndyCars is a massive step in the right direction, and it’s one that was sorely needed. However, a great deal of work needs to be done before the Road to Indy can be considered viable.