NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2004) — Bridgestone/Firestone's Firestone brand will be the official tire and major associate sponsor for the 2005 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
The inaugural event, to be held April 1-3 in St. Petersburg, Fla., will be the first street-circuit race for the Indy Racing League's IndyCar Series. The 1.806-mile, 14-turn course through city streets will be April 3 with qualifying sessions on April 1-2.
BFS said it is planning in-market promotions with its Tires Plus retail store locations.