FACT SHEET: FIRESTONE

Firestone Indy Lights is the premier ladder series for drivers and teams striving to compete in the IndyCar Series and the third step in the . Run in conjunction with the IZOD IndyCar Series, teams compete in cars that are second only in 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 , , , JR Hildebrand, , , Sebastian Saavedra and .

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 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 . 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 on May 24 at the Motor Speedway  5 ovals  3 permanent road courses  4 temporary street courses, including visits to Long Beach, Calif., AND . 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]