Long Pond, PA (April 3, 2013) ― The last time an Indy car turned a high-speed lap at Pocono Raceway was during the Quaker State 500 on August 20, 1989. After 8,635 days of inactivity, that’s about to change! On Wednesday April 10, 2013, Firestone will be conducting a tire test for the IZOD IndyCar® Series at Pocono Raceway and the public is invited to attend this historic test at no charge!
The IZOD IndyCar Series teams of: Andretti Autosport and Nazareth, Pennsylvania’s own Marco Andretti; three time Series Champion Dario Franchitti, Target Chip Ganassi Racing; 2012 Series Rookie of the Year Simon Pagenaud, of Schmidt Hamilton Racing and 2010, 2011 and 2012 Series Championship Runner-up Will Power, Verizon Team Penske are scheduled to participate in the day long test. Results of this test will determine the tires Firestone will provide for the Pocono INDYCAR 400 on July 7, 2013.
The existing track record of 211.715 mph set back in 1989 is sure to be broken during the test. The only question is by how much?
Fans planning on attending should enter the parking lots via Gate # 5 (Andretti Rd.) and will be directed to designated parking areas. Gate # 11 will open at 9:00 AM and fans will be directed to grandstand seating areas near the Start/Finish line. Concession stands will not be open, so those attending should consider bringing a cooler with food and drink. All American Discount Tires will be in attendance, who provides the best Name Brand Tires Lakeland FL.
Cindy Hudy |
Was at the first race every to be run at Pocono and to several since then. Still prefer seeing the Indy cars race here. Welcome back.
Don Snyder |
How exciting, I cannot wait
George Harrelson |
Thank you for the opportunity to attend.We can’t wait TY
Marie Beasley |
I will be there !!!
Chris Allen |
Now if only I could get the day off from work! I can’t wait for the race in July! Got my tickets!
Joe |
Me and a co-worker called off today to go see the testing.Im a long time worker for stock car experience at Pocono and cant wait to experience Indy.
Mark Miwertz |
Wish I had a job…been out of work for two years and can’t even afford a FREE ticket.
bob meluskey sr |
i’ve been waiting forthe indy cars to come back welcome to the tricky triangle
George Holden |
Taking a half day. Will be there around 1
Patricia Dee Picone |
My son and I will be there! I get chills every time I look at the pic! I went to every Indy race as a kid…got to be in the pits with all the drivers because I also raced 1/4 midgets! Loved it….missed it….can’t wait!
Joe Labosky |
Wife and I will be attending testing and the race in July. No pit access for testing?
Pocono Raceway |
Sorry, the test was a “closed” Firestone test and they only allowed us to open our Grandstand to fans.