Schedule

The 2025 weekend schedule, highlighted by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ season-opening race for the 15th time, will have a full complement of racing series on track. Open-wheel development series INDY NXT by Firestone, USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire and USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire will battle on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn street course. Exciting sports car action from the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin also joins the weekend schedule. Further weekend activities and entertainment elements will be announced at a later date. 


Preliminary Schedule of Events - Subject to Change
All start times are TBD. Check back later for a more detailed, time-specific schedule posted closer to the event.


Thursday - February 27, 2025
INDYCAR Party in the Park (North Straub Park)
5K Run & Walk (North Straub Park start / finish line)

Friday - February 28, 2025
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin – On-Track Action
USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire – On-Track Action
USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire – On-Track Action
INDY NXT by Firestone – On-Track Action
NTT INDYCAR SERIES – On-Track Action & Driver’s Autograph Session

Saturday - March 1, 2025
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin – On-Track Action
USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire – On-Track Action
USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire –On-Track Action
INDY NXT by Firestone – Practice, Qualifying & Driver’s Autograph Session
NTT INDYCAR SERIES – Practice & Qualifying

Sunday -  March 2, 2025
Participating Support Series TBA – On-Track Action
INDY NXT by Firestone – Race (45 Laps / 81 Miles)
NTT INDYCAR SERIES – Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding (100 Laps / 180 Miles)

Entertainment

Taking place on the waterfront street course in downtown St. Petersburg, the Firestone  Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is among the most respected motorsports events in North America and features a week-long festival-like atmosphere that includes the fastest racing series on the planet, celebrity athletes, live entertainment and interactive activities.

  • Speed Zone
  • IndyCar Series Fan Village
  • Beer Gardens
  • Driver Autograph Sessions
  • Interactive games & exhibits

For information on Exhibiting & Vending at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, please contact:

Matt Borkan
Manager, Partnership Development
(631) 514-9888
exhibit@gpstpete.com 

Our Partners

Firestone
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City of St. Petersburg
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Visit St Pete/Clearwater
O'reilly
Moffitt Cancer Center
SmartStop
NTT
The Ticket Clinic
Bitnile
Woodies
Michelob Ultra
Hard Rock
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Big Machine Vodka
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Horse Soldier Bourbon
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Mint House
Tampa Bay Times
Rococo Steak
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