Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

: indycar.com; News; 29 February 2024

NBC Sports, INDYCAR Announce INDY NXT by Firestone Schedule on Peacock

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024) – NBC Sports and INDYCAR revealed the schedule for the 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone season, with all 14 races streaming live in the United States on Peacock.

The season for INDYCAR’s official development series starts Sunday, March 10 on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., with coverage beginning at 10 a.m. ET on Peacock. The series then will criss-cross the United States for the next six months, with the season finale Sunday, Sept. 15 at Nashville Superspeedway.

: indycar.com; News; 28 February 2024

Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi to be special guest at St. Petersburg

Legendary Musician To Ride in Fastest Seat in Sports with Castroneves

Legendary musician Jon Bon Jovi will be a special guest of Meyer Shank Racing and SiriusXM at the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding on March 9-10, with a variety of activities that include a ride from a fellow legend in the Fastest Seat in Sports.

: indycar.com; News; 27 February 2024

Ericsson Climbs to Top Late as Sebring Test Finishes

SEBRING, Fla. (Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024) – It appears Marcus Ericsson is settling in nicely at Andretti Global.

2022 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Ericsson led the second day of NTT INDYCAR SERIES testing Feb. 27 at Sebring International Raceway, turning a top lap of 51.9512 seconds in the No. 28 Delaware Life Honda. Ericsson joins Andretti Global this season after racing the last four seasons for Chip Ganassi Racing.

: indycar.com; News; 26 February 2024

Palou Fastest as St. Pete Preparation Intensifies at Sebring Test

SEBRING, Fla. (Monday, Feb. 26, 2024) – Less than two weeks before the start of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, Alex Palou is starting right where he stopped in 2023 – on top.

Reigning and two-time series champion Palou led the first day of a two-day test Feb. 26 on the short circuit at Sebring International Raceway, turning a top lap of 52.0883 seconds in the No. 10 DHL Honda fielded by Chip Ganassi Racing. Testing was separated into morning and afternoon sessions, with Palou’s best lap coming in the afternoon on the notoriously bumpy, challenging circuit.

: keelfarms.com; News; 23 February 2024

Keel Farms to be the Official Wine Partner of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding

Tampa, FL, February 23rd: Keel Farms is proud to announce its partnership with the 2024 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding. As part of their partnership, Keel Farms will have its own activation at the racetrack, with wine, cider and exciting giveaway items. In addition to being the Official Wine Partner of the event, Keel Farms is also a sponsor of Tampa native and INDY NXT by Firestone driver No. 11, Nolan Allaer. Allaer currently races internationally throughout the United Kingdom and United States. He is a third generation competitive driver, and spent his childhood at the racetrack watching his father, uncle and grandfather compete in SCCA club events around the country.