INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 17, 2017) — The organizers of the Verizon IndyCar Series and Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations L.L.C. have extended Bridgestone's contract to supply the series with Firestone racing tires beyond the 2018 season, the partners disclosed today.
The partners did not disclose the length of the extension, calling it a "multiyear" contract extension. Financial terms also were not made available.
In 2012, Bridgestone and IndyCar extended the contract through the 2018 season, continuing a partnership between the two entities that began in 1996.
"Firestone is part of the fabric of IndyCar and its commitment to evolving performance, innovation and safety in the Verizon IndyCar Series has been remarkable," said Jay Frye, IndyCar president of competition and operations.