Bridgestone Americas, based in Nashville, Tennessee, has introduced new Firestone race tires for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 that incorporate sustainably sourced raw materials. 

The Firestone Firehawk tires use two monomers sourced from the waste residue of palm oil processing, according to the manufacturer. The bio-styrene and butadiene monomers used in this year's race tires are certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for the transparency and traceability of sustainable raw materials throughout the supply chain.

"Our racing heritage with Firestone dates back more than 100 years to the very first Indy 500 in 1911, and we remain focused on helping sustain the sport we love for future generations," said Cara Krstolic, executive director of race tire engineering and production, Bridgestone Americas. "The demands of racing also offer the ultimate challenge for our innovation. In proving the same premium performance can be delivered at this level through more sustainable materials and technologies, we can work to extend these efforts beyond motorsports into solutions being designed for the future of mobility."

For more information, visit bridgestoneamericas.com.