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Bridgestone supplying sustainably sourced Firestone tyres to Indy 500

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Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 race tyres for this year’s event include two ISCC Plus-certified monomers produced from waste residue of palm oil processing (Photo: Bridgestone)

Bridgestone Americas is showcasing its commitment to sustainability at the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 by using more sustainable materials and technologies in motorsports. The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 race tyres for the 2024 event feature two ISCC Plus-certified monomers derived from the waste residue of palm oil processing. This innovation comes as the Firestone brand marks 25 consecutive years as the exclusive tyre supplier for the NTT IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis 500.

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