Bridgestone Firestone Teams Up With The Indianapolis Motor Speedway And Speed To Promote Formula One RacingFormula One is the most technology advanced racing in the world
Nashville, Tenn. (June 13, 2006) - Bridgestone Firestone North America Tire, LLC (BFNT) has teamed up with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) to promote the United States Grand Prix (USGP) to race fans. The kick off for USGP race week activities will be a “Preview Party” presented by Bridgestone brand celebrating the Grand Prix of Canada, which will be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday June 25th.
The “Preview Party presented by Bridgestone” is free to the public. While the main event will be the viewing of the Grand Prix of Canada at 1pm on the jumbo screens, there are special events planned throughout the day for race fans. “Formula One is truly a remarkable race series that we hope will grow in the United States,” said Phil Pacsi, executive director North American Consumer Tire Marketing, BFNT. During this event there will be activities for all ages including an IMS Road Course track drive around, live entertainment, racing simulators, face painters, behind the scenes tours, door prizes and much more. “We’d like to thank the IMS for allowing us to open the speedway to race fans free of charge to enjoy all of these activities.” Race fans will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the USGP which will run July 2nd the following weekend.
In addition to the Preview Party, BFNT, IMS and SPEED have announced an interview and autograph session with Bridgestone shod Formula One drivers on Thursday June 29th, Pit Walkabout Day. The Bridgestone session will be held from noon-3pm. The session will feature the full range of Bridgestone F1 racing spectrum from 7-time Formula One World champion Michael Schumacher to rookie sensation Nico Rosberg. Be sure to check out: www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com for updates.
“We anticipate great participation at the autograph and interview session,” Pacsi said. “It is a great way for the fans to get up close and personal with these amazing athletes.”
To learn more about the FIA Formula One World Championship and involvement in other series visit www.bridgestonemotorsport.com.
Tickets are available to the 2006 United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis starting at $60 by calling 1-800-822-INDY or log on to www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.
About the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been the worldwide leader in motorsports entertainment since it was built in 1909. It plays host annually to three of the largest single-day spectator sporting events in the world, the Indianapolis 500, United States Grand Prix and Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. IMS is the only facility to annually stage races in the world’s three major auto racing series: IndyCar Series (Indianapolis 500), Formula One (United States Grand Prix) and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series (Allstate 400 at the Brickyard). The 1,025-acre facility includes the famed 2.5-mile oval; a 2.605-mile road circuit; an 18-hole golf course, Brickyard Crossing, that includes four holes inside the oval; and the Brickyard Crossing Golf Resort and Inn.
About Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC:
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America.