The 42-year-old Dixon, whose 53 career wins are the most among active drivers and second only to A.J. Pit Passes - SOLD OUT. Tampa Bay Rowdies Saturday, February 18, 4-8 PM Al Lang Stadium. The decision to try out the senior division was easy. 2021 Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC. "I call it like a mini-Monaco," joked reigning St. Pete champion Scott McLaughlin. We ended up at the top, which is a nice way to start the weekend. ST. PETERSBURG The IndyCar Series opens this weekend for the 20th running of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. It really completely changed my career path. McLaughlin finished fourth in points and returns as one of the favorites. Nearly half of those cars had some sort of on-track issue, consisting of either spins or wall taps that brought out several red flags throughout the session. 10 Honda in those races. "You gotta use the walls and get right up against them. All eyes will be on Penske and Ganassi this weekend but the real focus should be on Andretti. Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 5k ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED HOWEVER.. Walk-up registration is welcome! Pit Passes are not valid for event entry. Friday-Sunday, downtown; the 1.8-mile, 14-turn track uses the streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts and The Dal Museum, and extends onto the runways at Albert Whitted Airport. So its you know, taking it one step at at time and learning as much as I can.". He has finished second four times (most recently in 2019) and led 26 laps last season. He won the opening feature of that Triple Crown format but crashed in the second race and finished last. becoming the first driver ever to win championships in all three feeder series. NBC Sports analyst James Hinchcliffe called Rossis offseason move from Andretti to Arrow McLaren one of the top stories of the series. The 1.8-mile, 14-turn (5 lefts, 9 rights) circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport. "Yeah, a more open Monaco," added two-time St. Pete winner Will Power. Romain Grosjean and Kyle Kirkwood could finally break out and snatch their first win, or the team could be in for another disappointing season. After the long frontstretch, there's a tight right-hander into Turn 1 and then a quick left-hand turn. 100 LAPS | 180 Miles The 1.8-mile, 14-turn (5 lefts, 9 rights) circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport. Find a track map, plus information about accessibility, shuttles and other transportation options on the event information page. 15. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Cant, TONIGHT! The new rule applies only to the first incident, however. He has led the most laps (269) here and has started on the front row 12 times. "And for sure, its definitely a career opportunity, and Im super-thankful to be here. Come and race with our electric Italian prokarts that reach speeds of up to 50 mph. FORECAST: According to Wunderground.com, its expected to be 76 degrees with a 3% chance of rain at the green flag. Paddock Passes. You will receive a credential and wristband. An hour earlier, the defending race winner helped raise the flag at City Hall to officially mark the beginning of race week and the start of the 2023 season. "Its definitely one on the radar for sure.". You know if you over-exceed the limit, you damage your car. "You dont have grass; you dont have anything elsejust a concrete block. Simply making the show on a new bike in a new class will be an achievement in itself. The 20th edition of the Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg opens the 2023 campaign with storylines around every turn. "I didnt realize he hadnt won here," McLaughlin said of Dixon. Registration is now open at gpstpete5k.com. The 19th edition of the race gets Sunday afternoon underway. 17-year-old Josh Pierson will get his first shot at a big stage, inching closer to his ultimate goal. Team Penske has their sights set on another title, as Will Power enters the year as the reigning champion. FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX OF ST PETE WEEKEND START TIMES (All times are Eastern) Thursday, March 2 9 a.m-5 p.m.: Indy NXT garage open Noon-5 p.m.: Indy NXT tech Friday, March 3 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Indy NXT garage open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: IndyCar garage open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: IndyCar tech 7:50-8:20 a.m.: MX5 practice 8:35-9:20 a.m.: GT America practice F1's reigning champ takes inaugural Miami Grand Prix by a whisker, Scott McLaughlin holds off Alex Palou to win first IndyCar Series race, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 9.4.4 - Event Facility: Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Ph: 727-898-4639 100 1st St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 . Teams must use one set of primary and one set of new (sticker) alternate tires for at least two laps in the race. The 1.8-mile, 14-turn (5 lefts, 9 rights) circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport. He dedicated the win to his family, who he hadn't seen in two and half years - mostly due to the pandemic. Eventually, the 42-year-old Australian will show signs of slowing down, but that hasnt happened yet. They will be located on Bayshore near Gasoline Alley. 14 Chevrolet; as a rookie, Kirkwood finished 24th in points with more crashes (seven) than top-15 finishes (three). Health& Fitness Expo Thursday, February 23, Load In 12-6 PM Tampa Convention Center. Power has nine poles at St Pete, and no other driver has more than one. "Im enjoying every second of it. Three-day tickets are available now on the event's. The 1.8-mile, 14-turn (5 lefts, 9 rights) circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport. Scott Dixon was fastest in practice, laying down the quickest lap of the session in the final minutes. Parking will be available at Tropicana Field in Lots 6 & 7 for $15 per day. Track Map; Schedule; Track Crossing Times; Entry Lists & Results; Souvenir Program; Official 2023 Program . Tampa Bay Grand Prix 12350 Automobile Blvd. The USF garage is recommended for those with limited mobility wishing to enter the 5th Avenue S. gate (Gate 5), and the SouthCore garage is recommended for those wishing to enter the 1st Avenue S. gate (Gate 1). I think everyones excited to be here because its been such a long offseason. Additional Information: Additional maps, forms and information at imsacompetitors.com. PUSH TO PASS: 150 seconds of total time with a maximum single duration of 15 seconds. Meyer Shank Racings Simon Pagenaud will be making his 200th start Sunday, tying him for 27th on the all-time list with Raul Boesel. Im trying to take advantage of the race, try to get some experience, get to learn a new bike. Click here for estimated track crossing times, Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding, Rays Preseason Game: Thursday, March 2, Tropicana Field. St Pete Grand Prix (Florida Grand Prix) has used a collection of various street circuits for professional racing since the mid-1980s. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. St. Petersburg boasts one of the most picturesque road courses in all of motorsports. Home; Track Map; Schedule . ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Racers will be burning rubber this weekend for the 2021 Firestone Grand Prix in downtown St. Petersburg. ST. PETERSBURG New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin walked into the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg annual kickoff luncheon Thursday at the St. Pete Yacht Club with a wide. If you would like to request any particular aids or services pursuant to disability laws, please contact the event planner at 727-898-4639 or City of St. Petersburg Community Affairs Division at (727) 893-7345 or (727) 892-5259 TDD/TTY. Scott Dixon led the opening practice session for the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg. Yet, surprisingly, St. Petersburgs waterside course is one of the few venues on which six-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon has not won. In todays early returns, it looks like it could be a solid weekend for Michael Andrettis group. The current race is in the downtown/waterfront area, having returned to this area in 2005. . Click here for the full NBC Sports schedule. The session ran really long, an hour and 15 minutes, which was good. This event was designed to provide equal opportunity for enjoyment by all participants. "One, we made the podium (at St. Pete) and secondly, we won the championship," said the driver of the No. 15. Belleair resident is one of the countrys brightest racing stars with, perhaps, an eventual future in Formula One. Download (PDF, 4.6MB) For updated information on parking . Bring along your 'Official Pit Pass Voucher'. A single developer is working on and paying for this website, beyond the server costs each download costs money (bandwidth) - if you have the means, a small donation (buy me a coffee) would be incredibly helpful to keep us online It features a week-long festival-like atmosphere that includes the fastest racing series on the planet, celebrity athletes, live entertainment and interactive activities including: The City of St. Pete's website has information on parking, street closures and other transportation issues. More:F1's reigning champ takes inaugural Miami Grand Prix by a whisker, More:Scott McLaughlin holds off Alex Palou to win first IndyCar Series race. Plenty of drivers have gotten into trouble in these two turns over the years. The 19th edition of the race gets underway Sunday afternoon. INDYCAR Party in the Park will kick off the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding weekend on Thursday, March 2 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. After finishing second in the 250 East points last year, Hampshire made the move to the West division and continues to chase down the 2022 East leader Jett Lawrence. One additional set is available to rookie drivers for use in the Friday afternoon practice session. The race is set for Friday . 16. . You must redeem your Pit Pass vouchers outside the Box Office at Mahaffey Theater. It was a rough afternoon for RLL Racing, as Christian Lundgaard and Graham Rahal (25th, 26th) had several issues with their cars. Find more on the Firestone Grand Prix website. . Powerboat and personal watercraft race teams from across the United States will compete across multiple classes of racing during the race weekend. Plenty of drivers have gotten into trouble in these two turns over the years. Penske cars were 8th, 10th, and 22nd in practice today. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship will begin at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which will host the series season opener for the 12th time. Sundays race marks his 305thconsecutive race second-most in series history.