One of the premier events in St. Pete/Clearwater, the Firestone Grand Prix races through the streets of downtown St. Pete as IndyCar's season opening event. There are 27 cars entered, a record for St. Pete (topping 26 last year and in 2012 and 08. Cashless transactions only please. Power has won a record eight pole positions. The 19th edition of the race gets Sunday afternoon underway. . This track is extra special for New Zealand's Scott McLaughlin. It was a rough afternoon for RLL Racing, as Christian Lundgaard and Graham Rahal (25th, 26th) had several issues with their cars. Track Map; Schedule; Track Crossing Times; Entry Lists & Results; Souvenir Program; Official 2023 Program . The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form. The race is set for Friday . Updates throughout the weekend + FREE digital Souvenir Program. I-175 east via (left) exit 22. NBC Sports analyst James Hinchcliffe called Rossis offseason move from Andretti to Arrow McLaren one of the top stories of the series. Graham Rahal hoisted his first trophy there in 2008. ST. PETERSBURG The IndyCar Series opens this weekend for the 20th running of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Is this the year Dixon finally breaks through? The 19th edition of the race gets underway Sunday afternoon. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This is our first sign of how quickly it will pay off for both Rossi and his new team. Please wear your credential and wristband at all times. Thats the fun part about this track.". ", "This one always just because its the first one that comes up," Dixon said of his intent to finish business. You must redeem your Pit Pass vouchers outside the Box Office at Mahaffey Theater. Team Penske has their sights set on another title, as Will Power enters the . Team Penske has their sights set on another title, as Will Power enters the year as the reigning champion. POSTRACE SHOW ON PEACOCK: After the races conclusion, an exclusive postrace show will air on Peacock with driver interviews, postrace analysis and the podium presentation. He earned his first career win at last year's St. Pete Grand Prix. Support The Site. Visit St. Pete/Clearwater is the presenting sponsor of the event. That is a little bit strange for sure.". 9.4.4 - Event Facility: Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Ph: 727-898-4639 100 1st St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 . The 20th edition of the Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg opens the 2023 campaign with storylines around every turn. Health& Fitness Expo Thursday, February 23, Load In 12-6 PM Tampa Convention Center. Those contests are slated to conclude . Pit Passes are not valid for event entry. 54th Avenue N. east. All rights reserved. Yes, the P1 Offshore Grand Prix returns to the 'Burg this September. St. Pete Running Monday, February 20, 5-8 PM 6986 22nd Ave N. Rusty Bellies Wednesday, February 22, 4-8 PM 937 Dodecanese Tarpon Springs, FL. Albert Whitted Park, St. Petersburg, Florida. PUSH TO PASS: 150 seconds of total time with a maximum single duration of 15 seconds. The decision to try out the senior division was easy. Romain Grosjean and Kyle Kirkwood could finally break out and snatch their first win, or the team could be in for another disappointing season. Alexander Rossi is another driver searching for his first win at St Pete. The reigning series champion is always a contender here; he has won the pole nine times, earned a victory twice and finished on the podium four other times (including last year). Qualifying to set the 27-car field for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is Saturday at 2:15 p.m. Saturdays inaugural NTT IndyCar Series qualifying session of the year will mark the debut of a new procedure for time trials. 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. But he struggled mightily after replacing Sebastien Bourdais in AJ Foyt Racings No. Coming here, its the perfect place to have the season opener if you ask me.". The Pit Pass is all yours - non-transferable. Updated: 6:40 PM EDT April 21, 2021. The Grand Prix announced Thursday that Firestone and RP Funding have signed on to remain the events title and presenting sponsors through 2025. Home; Track Map; Schedule; Track Crossing Times; Entry Lists & Results Clearwater, FL 33762 View Website (727) 527-8464 Clearwater Details Tampa Bay Grand Prix is an indoor go karting facility with two locations in the Tampa Bay Florida area. Where can I find the best art attractions. 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The 22-year-old Belleair resident is one of the countrys brightest racing stars with, perhaps, an eventual future in Formula One. 15. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. 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. 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. For now, the 2021 Grand Prix winner is trying to shrug off last years disappointing season (10th in points) and re-establish himself as a championship contender. There are two other long straights with heavy braking zones that afford opportunities to overtake. Scott Dixon led the opening practice session for the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg. This event was designed to provide equal opportunity for enjoyment by all participants. It may bode well for this year's race that he had the fastest time in Friday's opening practice. 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. We obviously havent had the record of what Penske has here. Cant, TONIGHT! "You gotta use the walls and get right up against them. Herta is the only driver in that stable that has ever won an IndyCar race. Six-time series champion Scott Dixon will be making his 369th start (tying A.J. If you have not received your pit pass voucher, please [email protected]. The race runs right along the beach, flanked by palm trees, yachts, and plenty of sunshine. The race runs right along the beach, flanked by palm trees, yachts, and plenty of sunshine. 3-Day Admission. Peacock also will be the streaming broadcast for practices and qualifying. There are five Florida-based drivers in the IndyCar Series field this weekend: Castroneves, Rinus Veekay, Devlin DeFrancesco, Jupiter's Kyle Kirkwood and Romain Grosjean. The thing I love about street circuits is thats your limit, the wall," the 29-year-old said. 2021 Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC. Here are the details and IndyCar start times for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete race weekend (all times are ET): TV: Sunday, noon ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock, the NBC Sports App and NBCSports.com. After the long frontstretch, there's a tight right-hander into Turn 1 and then a quick left-hand turn. Its kind of similar to the success Ganassi has winning so much at Mid-Ohio or Toronto, but the team hasnt converted here.". The new rule applies only to the first incident, however. "Its just a great atmosphere. Plenty of drivers have gotten into trouble in these two turns over the years. "One, we made the podium (at St. Pete) and secondly, we won the championship," said the driver of the No. Still suffering the effects of the accident, he was 13th in the final event and scored minimal points as Lawrence finished second. "It reminds me a little bit about Monaco," said 2022 Rookie of the Year Christian Lundgaard. Additional Information: Additional maps, forms and information at imsacompetitors.com. Cars line up in front of the grandstands on the airport's main runway, zoom onto Dali Boulevard adjacent to The Dal and onto 1st . 2023 INDYCAR IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE. The Rookie of the Year battle will be interesting to watch as the season unfolds. Both of Dixons wins last year came on temporary road courses like St. Petersburg at Belle Isle, Mich., and Toronto. August 2, 2022. We want to see all your posts about the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding! The 2022 St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix will take place in downtown St. Petersburg, FL on Labor Day weekend Sept. 2-4. 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. The Looper is also wheelchair accessible. Though McLaughlin was a three-time champion in Australian Supercars, he led only five laps in his first full IndyCar season (2021) and entered last years opener with questions about his potential. The contenders are Benjamin Pedersen (Foyt), Agustin Canapino (Juncos), Marcus Armstrong (Ganassi), and Sting Ray Robb (Coyne). A lot of eyes on him, Hinchcliffe said. 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. Purchase Tickets Official Website Track Map. There are several First Aid stations throughout the facility: Your one-stop shop for all the information you need before making your way to the 2023 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding! Click here for the full NBC Sports schedule for IndyCar in 2023. Bring along your 'Official Pit Pass Voucher'. The race also signed a multiyear extension with IndyCar and announced the dates for the next two years: March 8-10, 2024, and March 7-9, 2025. Full Story: https://wfts.tv/3ytYBIV St. Petersburg boasts one of the most picturesque road courses in all of motorsports. 3 | 12/15/21 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS GENERAL 9.4.4 - Event Facility: Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Ph: 727-898-4639 100 1st St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 9.4.7 - Length of the Racetrack: 1.8 mile, 14-turn Temporary Street Course 9.4.8 - Direction of the Race: Clockwise 9.4.10 - Pole Position: On the Right Tony Kanaan to Retire From IndyCar After Indianapolis 500, IndyCar Drivers Ready to Roll in Rolex 24 at Daytona, Chip Ganassi Racing Signs Indy 500 Winner Takuma Sato, Mercedes to change W14 car concept after Hamilton criticism, I couldnt walk - Stroll reveals more injuries from bike accident, Fighting Ferrari, Mercedes for podium in Bahrain GP "sounds unreal" - Alonso, Hamilton: Mercedes can definitely close the gap" to Red Bull, Well get his eighth - Wolffs promise to Hamilton after 0.6s gap to Red Bull, Felix Rosenqvist unpleased with qualifying penalty, Qualifying Results - Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, Colton Herta uncatchable at Laguna Seca for Firestone GP pole, Rosenqvist pips Newgarden in final Laguna Seca practice, Herta leads pack of rookies at opening practice at WeatherTech Raceway, MotoGP 2023 calendar: 21 rounds, 42 races - My wife will change the locks!, Pembalap Komentari Kalender 21 Balapan untuk MotoGP 2023, Hugh Anderson Dilantik sebagai Legenda MotoGP di Selandia Baru, Hugh Anderson becomes a MotoGP Legend during ceremony in New Zealand, Bagaimana Long-Lap penalty akan Mempengaruhi Balapan Quartararo, 2023 Firestone GP of St Petersburg - Practice 1 Results. #Firestone, Hes our driver, but also the best team owner we, Thanks for a great night, @gpstpete fans! It's 14 turns in total -- all along one of the more beautiful areas in Tampa Bay. Pit Passes - SOLD OUT. The first session was a little messy, Dixon said. Updates throughout the weekend + FREE digital Souvenir Program. Copyright 2020 - Ed Carpenter Racing - All Rights Reserved - Powered by, RACE PREVIEW: 2023 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, RACE NOTES: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, QUALIFYING NOTES: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. If I can give some value to the sponsors, Id rather be here than on the couch this weekend.. North side of Al Lang Stadium, near Speed Zone. As a team, weve been fairly successful. Home; Track Map; Schedule . It really completely changed my career path. McLaughlin finished fourth in points and returns as one of the favorites. The action begins Saturday with testing and practice from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be followed by races in the Bracket 500, 600 and 700 classes. This wont be his first race at the track, however. Hampshire needed to drive only a little more than 100 miles from his Hudson, Florida home to get the opportunity to race at one of the most iconic venues in the sport. The No. becoming the first driver ever to win championships in all three feeder series. INDYCAR RADIO NETWORK:The IndyCar and Indy Lights races and all practices and qualifying sessions will air live on network affiliates, SiriusXM 160,racecontrol.indycar.comand the IndyCar app. Armstrong will not be driving in the five oval events this season, as two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato will take over the No. Three-day tickets are available now on the event's. Its the largest field for a season opener since 2001 (when the Indy Racing League had 27 at Phoenix, and CART had 28 at Monterrey, Mexico). All eyes will be on Penske and Ganassi this weekend but the real focus should be on Andretti. [17] First bayfront course [ edit] One driver that has not been to victory lane here is Dixon. Teams must use one set of primary and one set of new (sticker) alternate tires for at least two laps in the race. Find a track map, plus information about accessibility, shuttles and other transportation options on the event information page. In addition to Canapino, Marcus Armstrong, Benjamin Pedersen and Sting Ray Robb will make their IndyCar debuts Sunday. The Looper provides a circular route between the city's parking facilities, hotels, restaurants and attractions at no charge. "I didnt realize he hadnt won here," McLaughlin said of Dixon. March 3-5, 2023. City garages, the University of South Florida (USF) garage and Tropicana Field provide accessible parking at the prevailing rate. The Official Website of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding, St. Petersburg's Premier Motorsports Festival: March 3-5, 2023 on the Downtown Streets of St. Petersburg 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. "Its definitely one on the radar for sure.". The current race is in the downtown/waterfront area, having returned to this area in 2005. . Hes won at Nazareth, Pa. (his first win) and Motegi, Japan; at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (the famed Indy 500 and also on the road course) and at Fort Worth, Texas. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet to come. FORECAST: According to Wunderground.com, its expected to be 76 degrees with a 3% chance of rain at the green flag. By Andrew Harlan. 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. Well see how much the experience and change of scenery help, starting this weekend. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Sunday, October 25, 2020 Oct 25, 2020 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Saturday, October . Should a second or third incident occur, the clock will continue to run. It was a great momentum shift for me, McLaughlin said. Sundays race marks his 305thconsecutive race second-most in series history. 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. The green flag drops Sunday afternoon at 12:30 P.M. GDPR FAQ | Privacy Policy. Saturdays Supercross Round 8 in Daytona: How to watch, start times, streaming Dylan Ferrandis returns to racing at Daytona with SuperMotocross invitation Daytona Supercross by the numbers: Is Eli Tomac untouchable? There are two other long straights with heavy braking zones that afford opportunities to overtake. Check out our Seating Guide. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Well see. Last March, the 29-year-old Penske Racing driver earned his very first career NTT IndyCar Series victory from pole position, no less in the street race around the St. Petersburg downtown waterfront. 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. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. St. Petersburg boasts one of the most picturesque road courses in all of motorsports. Scott McLaughlin enters St. Pete as the defending race winner (his inaugural career victory was the first of three in his second IndyCar season last year). A nice P3 time in Practice 2 for @rinusveekay! Im trying to take advantage of the race, try to get some experience, get to learn a new bike. Put the pedal (or lever) to the metal and enjoy a captivating display of speed and power boats in the Sunshine City. ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg boasts one of the most picturesque road courses in all of motorsports. In todays early returns, it looks like it could be a solid weekend for Michael Andrettis group. Theres no reason to think he wont be in the mix to win Sunday. 2023 INDYCAR IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE, NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Qualifications (Live), NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Qualifications (Delay). McLaughlin said the key to repeating as champion is following the same plan as last year and not backing down from the track's challenges. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. St Pete Grand Prix (Florida Grand Prix) has used a collection of various street circuits for professional racing since the mid-1980s. Peacock also will be the streaming broadcast for both practices and qualifying and Indy NXT races. Plenty of drivers have gotten into trouble in these two turns over the years. Its pretty tight honestly, its not like its wide open, Hampshire said. Of his three #INDYCAR starts in the Streets of St. It was just an opportunity and Im here to learn, Hampshire told NBC Sports. The six-time IndyCar champion has won almost everything in the series except, somehow, the Grand Prix. Sign Up! Grand Prix of St. Petersburg St. Petersburg Street Course April 23 - 25, 2021 . "Its kind of weird," Dixon said of how the St. Petersburg races have played out. After the long frontstretch, there's a tight right-hander into Turn 1 and then a quick left-hand turn. Parking will be available at Tropicana Field in Lots 6 & 7 for $15 per day. Now the tough part is trying to stay there.. After the long frontstretch, there's a tight right-hander into Turn 1 and then a quick left-hand turn. 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 . There are ten races scheduled over multiple circuits this weekend. 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Meyer Shank Racings Simon Pagenaud will be making his 200th start Sunday, tying him for 27th on the all-time list with Raul Boesel. The session ran really long, an hour and 15 minutes, which was good. A couple sets of tires for most of the field. #F, Top 6 time for @rinusveekay in the first practice, [Weekend Schedule] Lets get the 2023 @IndyCar s, Greetings from sunny St. Pete 16. . Try our additional information page, You can get past official Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding merchandise at, All permanent, public, on-street accessible spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 100 LAPS | 180 Miles. Take the St. Petersburg Trolley: The Looper Downtown Trolley and Central Avenue Shuttle (St. Pete's trolley system) offers rides throughout Grand Prix weekend for $0.50 per person. Powerboat and personal watercraft race teams from across the United States will compete across multiple classes of racing during the race weekend. Class 1 offshore racing action resumes this Sunday in St. Petersburg, Fla. Photo from the 2022 Great Lakes Grand Prix by Jeff Helmkamp copyright Helmkamp Photos. Be the first to know when tickets go on sale, get exclusive offers, access to contests and giveaways, and the latest news! Purchase Tickets Official Website Track Map. Hampshire has four previous starts in the 250 class with a best finish of fourth in 2020. 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 Belleair resident is one of the countrys brightest racing stars with, perhaps, an eventual future in Formula One. Telemundo Deportes on Universo will provide a Spanish-language telecast. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Home March 3-5, 2023 March 3-5, 2023 GRAND PRIX GEAR Subscribe to our E-Club! 2023 Visit St. Pete/Clearwater. St. Petersburg is classified as an FIA Grade Two circuit. Pit passes are valid all weekend long excluding the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on Sunday. One additional set is available to rookie drivers for use in the Friday afternoon practice session. Only four times has the pole-sitter or fastest car in qualifying won the race. Race weekend has arrived as 27 cars hit the streets of St Petersburg. Power has nine poles at St Pete, and no other driver has more than one. The 42-year-old Dixon, whose 53 career wins are the most among active drivers and second only to A.J. Here are some basic directions to get to the track from Tampa, Clearwater and the Sunshine Bay Bridge. Though there was some offseason movement, most of the usual suspects return to the downtown 1.8-mile, 14-turn street course. Colton Herta, who led a 1-2-3 for Andretti Autosport late in practice, held on to finish 2nd with Dixon's teammate Alex Palou completing the top three.
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