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Indy Lights Rebranded to INDY NXT by Firestone

Firestone‘s INDY NXT will feature a new generation of global racing talent, competing for podiums and the opportunity to join the elite ranks of the NTT Indy Series. The presenting sponsor and official tire of Indy NXT will be Firestone, also the official tire supplier and longtime partner of the NTT Indycar Series. Indy NXT

Firestone Race Tires Make INDYCAR Competition Debut

Bridgestone made the competition debut of the Firestone Firehawk alternate race tires made with guayule at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Nashville. According to the company, it is using racing as a proving ground to demonstrate the performance of this rubber material, which it has been researching for more than a decade.

Johnny g & Friends, Ep. 1: Mario Andretti (Podcast)

Mario Andretti is a racing icon. He’s won the Daytona 500, the Indy 500 and a Formula One World Championship—a feat no other racecar driver has achieved. He’s taken the checkered flag 111 times during his career and, today, he shares his stories and reflections from his more than 50-year career in this inaugural episode

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Johnny g & Friends, Ep. 1: Mario Andretti

In this episode of Johnny g & Friends, hear about Mario Andretti’s stories from the finish line and his impact on the evolution of race tire technology.

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Bridgestone’s New Race Tire Plant on Track

Bridgestone opened its doors to members of the media this week to give an update on the construction of the facility, which will be the future home of Firestone race tire manufacturing.

Bridgestone Announces Expanded Role for Race Tire Engineering & Production

Bridgestone has announced that Cara Adams has been named director of race tire engineering and production for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and Firestone Racing.

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Firestone Extends Partnership with NTT IndyCar Series

Indycar and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. announced a five-year partnership extension for the Firestone brand to continue serving as the sole tire supplier and official tire of the NTT IndyCar Series through 2025.

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Firestone Named Title Sponsor of Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey

Firestone Americas, Inc. and the County of Monterey announced a two-year agreement for the Firestone brand to be the title sponsor of the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California.

Firestone Launches New Rain Tire for the Verizon IndyCar Series

The tire, which will make its debut at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, is the first new rain tire design in three years from Firestone and features an all-new tread pattern.

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Firestone Rewards OTR Customers with Indy 500 Sweepstakes

Bridgestone the Americas’ Firestone brand is offering members of the off-the-road industry the opportunity to win a free trip to the 2017 Indianapolis 500.

Firestone Signs Multi-Year Deal with IndyCar

Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone brand extends its partnership with IndyCar as the official tire supplier of the Verizon IndyCar Series.