If the name sounds familiar it’s because this is the second version of the Firestone Indy Lights series; before the IRL-Champ Car split, Firestone served as the title sponsor of the series, which launched the careers of many of today’s top open wheel racers.
When the Indy Lights series disbanded after 2001, Firestone continued its support as official tire for the Indy Pro Series, which debuted in 2002. (Tire Review/Akron)