Things to Expect During Race Weekend

It’s Florida, so this one is likely a given, but if you’re looking for some shady General Admission areas, head over to Pioneer Park. Grab something to eat on your way and make it a picnic. And don’t forget to bring a hat and non-aerosol sunscreen with you! 

Annika Sorenstam and Trace Adkins to serve in honorary roles at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding

F-16 flyover and color guard will also add to pre-race festivities next weekend

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2023) – Annika Sorenstam, one of the greatest LPGA golfers of all-time, and multi-platinum entertainer and TV/film actor Trace Adkins will each participate in key roles on the pre-race grid of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding next weekend, March 3-5. 

INDYCAR Party in the Park and Wellcare Ambetter Health 5K set for Thursday, March 2 in downtown St. Petersburg

Community events will kick off the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding Weekend

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2023) – INDYCAR Party in the Park will kick off the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding weekend on Thursday, March 2. This free community activity will launch the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season-opening event held annually in downtown St. Petersburg and will take place in North Straub Park, positioned between Bayshore Dr. NE and Beach Dr. NE along the waterfront.

10 NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers to race at Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES season starts in just five weeks in sunny Florida at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding, but first, starting this afternoon, 10 of your favorite INDYCAR drivers will compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, one of the most prestigious sports car races in the world.  Here’s a breakdown of all the drivers by competition class: 

Wellcare Ambetter Health 5K on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Track Returns

Registration is now open for March 2 event benefiting the Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2023) - Runners and walkers have the unique opportunity to “race on track” during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding weekend for the first time since 2019. The Wellcare Ambetter Health 5K on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Track is set for Thursday, March 2, 2023, and online registration is now open at gpstpete5k.com

Single Day tickets go on sale today for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding

Ten races will be featured on track during the 19th annual event weekend

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2023) – Single Day tickets to the 2023 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding go on sale to the public today at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets can be bought online at gpstpete.com for the 19th annual event set for March 3-5 in downtown St. Petersburg. 

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