One of many NTT IndyCar Collection’ nice relationships will proceed as Firestone is ready to stay as the only real tire supplier for Penske Leisure’s marquee championship and its prime improvement sequence with Indy NXT.
The subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas has been IndyCar’s lone selection for tires for 25 years — since Goodyear withdrew from the sequence— and can proceed for extra seasons to come back underneath a “long-term extension,” in line with the corporate.
“At Bridgestone, motorsports are our ardour – all the time have been and all the time might be,” mentioned Paolo Ferrari, Bridgestone Americas CEO. “That is notably true for our Firestone model, which has been a part of world-class racing since successful the primary Indy 500 in 1911. We imagine motorsports are the final word problem for premium efficiency and a proving floor for advancing in our targets in the direction of sustainable innovation. Our relationship with the NTT IndyCar Collection has been a essential a part of these efforts, and we’re proud to maintain driving ahead collectively.”
Collection proprietor Roger Penske was considered one of many dignitaries to participate within the announcement ceremonies on the Bridgestone Americas headquarters in Tennessee.
“Our relationship with the workforce at Bridgestone continues to set an business normal for achievement and innovation,” Penske mentioned. “Firestone has been a foundational companion for our sport, from the very first Indy 500 to now, taking part in an integral position within the improvement of the NTT IndyCar Collection and its extremely aggressive racing. We’re extraordinarily proud to hold this long-term partnership ahead into a really thrilling and productive future collectively.”
