BNFT will help promote U.S. Grand Prix

June 13, 2006

Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) has teamed up with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to promote the United States Grand Prix.

Race week activities kick off on June 25 with a "preview party" at the Speedway. The event will be sponsored by the Bridgestone brand and will be open to the public.

"Formula One is truly a remarkable race series that we hope will grow in the United States," says Phil Pacsi, executive director North American Consumer Tire Marketing, BFNT.