Firestone brand return for its 15th year as the Official Tire of the 36th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, set for April 16-18, it was announced today.
Every car in the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights races will be equipped with Firestone Firehawk racing radial tires.
"It feels great to return to this track each year and see the red Firestone name on the bridge between turns 9 and 10, and all alongside the track," said Al Speyer, Executive Director of Firestone Racing.
"The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach always goes above and beyond in making sure we receive maximum exposure and value for our sponsorship dollars at this great race, which takes place in a key market -- the Los Angeles area."
Long Beach is also the site of Firestone's official return to the American open wheel racing scene in 1991 as sponsor of the Firestone Indy Lights that year.
"We are delighted to continue this key relationship with the Firestone brand and its dealers in the Southern California area," said Jim Michaelian, president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach.
"We look forward to showcasing their products on the streets of Long Beach for many years to come."
Visit www.gplb.com for race and ticket info.
Every car in the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights races will be equipped with Firestone Firehawk racing radial tires.
"It feels great to return to this track each year and see the red Firestone name on the bridge between turns 9 and 10, and all alongside the track," said Al Speyer, Executive Director of Firestone Racing.
"The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach always goes above and beyond in making sure we receive maximum exposure and value for our sponsorship dollars at this great race, which takes place in a key market -- the Los Angeles area."
Long Beach is also the site of Firestone's official return to the American open wheel racing scene in 1991 as sponsor of the Firestone Indy Lights that year.
"We are delighted to continue this key relationship with the Firestone brand and its dealers in the Southern California area," said Jim Michaelian, president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach.
"We look forward to showcasing their products on the streets of Long Beach for many years to come."
Visit www.gplb.com for race and ticket info.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
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