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Holmatro Rescue Tools have been an important resource for the Indy Racing League Safety Team since its inception in 1996. Starting today, the company will be the sponsor of the Holmatro Safety Team. The Holmatro Safety Team has provided at-track support at every Indy Racing League race since its inaugural event at Walt Disney World Speedway. In 2010, the Holmatro Safety Team will accompany the Indy Racing League to the 17 IZOD IndyCar Series events in the United States, Canada, Brazil and Japan. Under the supervision of Dr. Mike Olinger, Indy Racing League director of medical services, and Mike Yates, Indy Racing League manager of track safety operations, the Holmatro Safety Team consists of approximately 24 safety personnel with a minimum of 14 attending each event - the director of medical services, 1 orthopedic surgeon, 3 paramedics and 9 firefighters/EMTs. The team is supported by nurses in the infield care center at each venue. Team personnel have an average of 20 years of expe...