Subscribe RSS FeedIndianapolis, IN, United States (AHN Sports) – The IZOD IndyCar Series made a pair of huge announcements Friday when it announced that Firestone will continue to serve as the series’ sole tire supplier and that the series will begin using side-by-side restarts.
Firestone re-upped with IndyCar through the 2013 season and the drama in the series will increase with IndyCar adopting side-by-side restarts on all of its venues, beginning with the season-opening Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 27.
“At the end of last week, we had reached the deadline where both organizations had to make a decision regarding the future to prepare our individual operations for the long term,” said Randy Bernard, chief executive officer, INDYCAR. “This is one of those decisions that it is imperative that you have the team owners 100 percent behind you.
“Early this week we called a meeting to walk the team owners through the process and hear their input. I’m happy to say we walk as one with Firestone. We feel that this new supply agreement will benefit everyone. It provides a proven safe and reliable Firestone product for the transition to the all-new cars for 2012. We have to thank everyone at Firestone for working with us to help ensure the best for the long-term growth of our sport.”
Firestone has supplied tires to IndyCar since 1996 and the new agreement does not include Firestone Indy Lights, IRL’s developmental series.
The move to side-by-side restarts, something NASCAR returned to two years ago, came following input from drivers and teams according to president of competition and racing operations Brian Barnhart.
“After seeking input following our initial restart announcement, we felt it was best to be consistent with the rule and use it at every track,” Barnhart said. “Whether on short ovals, superspeedways, temporary circuits or road courses, side-by-side restarts will certainly be entertaining and further intensify our on-track action.”
Barnhardt said the sanctioning body is still contemplating a ‘free pass’ element, a term NASCAR uses that is called a ‘Lucky Dog.’
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