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IndyCar 101: The Anatomy of an IndyCar Tire

written by Harvey Briggs March 1, 2026

What does it take to make a racing tire?

Cara Krstolic, Chief Engineer for Firestone Racing, gives us a deep dive into how to design and engineer a tire capable of speeds of over 240 miles per hour. She also talks about why the tires are not only different from track to track but even wheel to wheel on the car.

Understanding how tires work is crucial to understanding how race cars work and the strategy involved in the race itself.

IndyCar 101: The Anatomy of an IndyCar Tire was last modified: March 1st, 2026 by Harvey Briggs

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Harvey Briggs is the Founder, Editor, and Publisher of Rides & Drives. He has also written for Car and Driver, Winding Road, and the luxury lifestyle blog, Pursuitist.com. His passions run from fast cars, small planes, boats and motorcycles to music, travel, and sports. When he's not on the road testing the latest cars, he been known to turn up on stage playing rock and blues guitar at clubs around his hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. Follow Harvey's adventures on Instagram and Twitter @harvey_drives and find him on Facebook. Though keeping up could be a problem. As Harvey says, "If I don't slow down, time can't catch me."

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