New tires for Edmonton

Firestone Racing, which provides all the tires for IndyCar, is bringing a new road course dry (slick) tire specification to Edmonton. The tire features the same compound and construction that was used at Watkins Glen early this month, but with increased tread thickness.

"Our engineers have three seasons worth of experience at this track, so they have prepared a tire that is specifically designed to meet the unique demands Edmonton presents," said Al Speyer, Firestone's executive director.

Firestone engineers say the thicker tread is to withstand the high speeds and varying airport track surface.

As well, the grooved rain tire for Edmonton is the hardest in Firestone's road course inventory.