NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 22, 2004) — Bridgestone/Firestone has promoted Joe Barbieri to manager of motorsports, effective immediately.
Mr. Barbieri was previously a project supervisor in the BFS motorsports department. He joined the tire maker in 1972 and has been involved with the motorsports and racing programs since 1987.
In his new post, Mr. Barbieri will take on additional responsibilities related to budgeting for the department plus coordinating contracts with race teams, leagues and venues.