Firestone done after 2011

**Chris R** · 6th March 2011, 04:19

It seemed to me, nobody was chomping at the bit to do F1 for free or to pay for it.... for whatever that is worth....

**bugeyedgomer** · 6th March 2011, 04:59

here is the original conversation from my earlier post

http://rallyforum.com/forums/showthr...149#post880149

**px400r** · 6th March 2011, 12:41

Originally Posted by bugeyedgomer

who is going to sponsor Firestone Indy Lights

Better yet, who is going to supply tires to Indy Lights?

**slorydn1** · 6th March 2011, 12:42

Like others have said I can't see this turn of events being good for Indy Car at all. Firestone was the one real constant that they could count on all these years. Watched Speed Center last night and they seem to feel that Goodyear may be in the running to become the future supplier for Indy also, but as we have seen in the past, especially in F1, Goodyear probably needs to stick with making tires for stock cars and not mess with open wheel cars too much. I sure hope Randy has something up his sleeve.....

**anthonyvop** · 6th March 2011, 13:16

Originally Posted by Chris R

seems like it might be a good fit for Mazda or Toyota to step back in to lights

Why?

On another note. I talked with the Continental Tire people over the weekend at Homestead. Said they had never even thought about taking over as the IndyCar supplier and then expressed doubt that they would be interested.

**slorydn1** · 6th March 2011, 13:17

Originally Posted by anthonyvop

Why?

Why not?

**anthonyvop** · 6th March 2011, 13:49

Originally Posted by slorydn1

Why not?

Because Major Auto Manufacturers use a little more than the "Why Not?" logarithm before embarking on a major marketing program.

**rolinchicane** · 6th March 2011, 15:43

With Firestone possibly not sponsoring FIL (and I haven't this yet), it is only logical for Cooper (USF2000) or Goodyear (Star Mazda) to step into that slot. They would be on site for most of the events at a ladder support series and would get TV time.

**bugeyedgomer** · 6th March 2011, 16:32

Originally Posted by anthonyvop

Why?

On another note. I talked with the Continental Tire people over the weekend at Homestead. Said they had never even thought about taking over as the IndyCar supplier and then expressed doubt that they would be interested.

who is capable of building the 4 different tires used

to break even for a tire company they would have to charge 900k for the year. Last year the tire budget was 300k and other manufacturers would not do it less than 500k. Firestone did give the teams a sweet deal.

**slorydn1** · 6th March 2011, 18:49

Originally Posted by anthonyvop

Because Major Auto Manufacturers use a little more than the "Why Not?" logarithm before embarking on a major marketing program.

I see we have a real Sherlock around us now, don't we? I was merely responding to your one word "Why" post that you added to after the fact. Of course they have to do their due diligence, but that wasnt the point of the poster who merely pointed out it may be a good chance for them to get back into the sport. So again I ask, why not? See if you can do better than a smart aleck comment this time.