FACT SHEET: FIRESTONE INDY LIGHTS
Firestone Indy Lights is the premier ladder series for drivers and teams striving to compete in the IZOD IndyCar Series and the third step in the Mazda Road to Indy. Run in conjunction with the IZOD IndyCar Series, teams compete in cars that are second only in speed to the IZOD IndyCar Series at most tracks they visit.
FIRESTONE INDY LIGHTS: THE DRIVERS
FACT: More than 25 drivers who have competed in Firestone Indy Lights have raced in the IZOD IndyCar Series. Recent graduates of the series include Marco Andretti, Ana Beatriz, James Hinchcliffe, JR Hildebrand, Charlie Kimball, Josef Newgarden, Sebastian Saavedra and Tristan Vautier.
FIRESTONE INDY LIGHTS: CARS AND PERFORMANCE
FACT: Firestone Indy Lights features open-wheel, single-seat, open-cockpit cars with front and rear wings. FACT: Firestone Indy Lights cars are powered by a normally-aspirated, 3.5-liter V-8 engine. FACT: Firestone Indy Lights cars produce approximately 420 horsepower and reach top speeds of approximately 190 mph on superspeedways.
FIRESTONE INDY LIGHTS FAST FACTS
FACT: Firestone Indy Lights is one of the most cost-effective developmental series in motorsports. FACT: As part of the Mazda Road to Indy, Firestone Indy Lights provides drivers, teams and sponsors an opportunity to gain valuable experience on and off the track while following a clear-cut path of progression through three development series. The champion is awarded a $1 million scholarship to advance to the IZOD IndyCar Series.
FIRESTONE INDY LIGHTS IN 2013
FACT: The 2013 Firestone Indy Lights schedule is comprised of 12 races, including: The Firestone Freedom 100 on May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 5 ovals 3 permanent road courses 4 temporary street courses, including visits to Long Beach, Calif., Toronto AND Baltimore. FACT: The complete Firestone Indy Lights schedule is telecast in high definition on NBC Sports Network, including live coverage of the Firestone Freedom 100 and same- day taped coverage of most events.
FIRESTONE INDY LIGHTS MEDIA CONTACT: KATE GUERRA · PHONE: (317) 492-8577 · EMAIL: [email protected]