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    Firestone is new title sponsor for St Pete race, multi-year deal announced

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    http://www.indycar.com/News/2013/11/11-20-Firestone-to-sponsor-St-Petersburg-season-opener


    “Motorsports is an integral part of the Firestone brand marketing efforts and the entitlement sponsorship of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg aligns perfectly with our plans,” said Lisa Boggs, director of Bridgestone Americas Motorsports. “Our commitment to the race is a reflection of our longstanding relationship with Green Savoree and the terrific St. Petersburg community and fans. We are proud to have the Firestone name on this outstanding event.”
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    Oh what a relief. I was worried about this one.
    "Far better it is to dare mighty things, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat" -Teddy Roosevelt

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    • #3
      Great news!

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      • #4
        Yep, good to hear.

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        • #5
          "If your car was a dog, then you had to figure it out and test your own limits. And we didn't go to a wind tunnel – we did it in the first turn at Indianapolis."

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          • #6
            Yea, way to go Firestone! I'll be getting my next from them, once the OEMs go away.
            And don't forget the heat!

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            • #7
              Firestone Takes IndyCar Sponsorship For St. Petersburg

              Via: Motor Racing Scene
              Article Link: Firestone Takes IndyCar Sponsorship For St. Petersburg

              Interesting pick up for Firestone taking the sponsorship from Honda. Any thoughts on Firestone taking over IZOD's title sponsorship? Any rumors heard for who will take the series' title?
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              • #8
                Boy, what a disappointment for some who thought Honda leaving would kill this race. LOL.

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                • #9
                  So does any money actually change hands here, or is it factored into the season tire prices?
                  Road racing is doomed...what this country needs is a big new racetrack designed for automobiles instead of horses. C.G. Fisher

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by nascarnation View Post
                    So does any money actually change hands here, or is it factored into the season tire prices?
                    Firestone was an associate sponsor. This is upping their commitment. And money changes hands. Tire prices to teams are fixed.

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                    • #11
                      Cheerleader hat- Should be a great event as a doubleheader to kick off the season!

                      On the other- We are relying increasingly on few sponsors to float the series and that is reeeeaaaaly worrisome.
                      "Unfortunately, the business types who now permeate the sport don't share this same gut centered devotion. I can only hope that the truly addicted will prevail, and that the original spirit of open wheel competition will somehow manage to survive and prosper into the future."
                      -Dr. Stephen Olvey

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by BizzyV View Post
                        Cheerleader hat- Should be a great event as a doubleheader to kick off the season!

                        On the other- We are relying increasingly on few sponsors to float the series and that is reeeeaaaaly worrisome.
                        Firestone only sponsored Texas before. For 2014 races we also have Honda, Toyota, Chevrolet\Cadillac, Shell\Pennzoil, Sunoco, Iowa Corn, ABC Supply, GoPro and MAVTV. I'd expect at least one more for the Indy road race, and Miles is implying a title sponsor for the series itself will be announced before the end of this year.

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                        • #13
                          Guess Firestone wanted to counter all the other tire banners that will be up for all the other on track action & brand the main event?

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