"We're aware of a lot of different racing series and we're aware of a lot of interest in NASCAR. It's something we would be interested in for sure, but it's not available right now. They've extended their contract with Goodyear and we respect that."
Speyer added that
Bridgestone Firestone is entirely satisfied with the technical challenges and promotional benefits it gets from racing in Champ Car and IRL.
"We're quite happy with our Champ Car and Indycar programmes," he concluded. "Both these programmes work for us with great exposure. They're quite useful to us for advertising, marketing and entertaining clients and employees. We still very much enjoy what we're doing in Champ Car and IRL."
Quietly, almost beneath the surface, Bridgestone Firestone's unparalleled record of performance, durability and safety where the rubber meets the road is one of American open-wheel racing's biggest strengths. Here's hoping Speyer, Mader and their excellent corps of men and women from Bridgestone Firestone will continue to support the sport for many years to come.
