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. McLaughlin is one of three drivers to celebrate their first career IndyCar series win on the 1.8-mile 14-turn circuit. 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Put the pedal (or lever) to the metal and enjoy a captivating display of speed and power boats in the Sunshine City. Download (PDF, 4.6MB) 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). "Yeah, a more open Monaco," added two-time St. Pete winner Will Power. From the north (Tampa) I-275 south. You can follow along with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDY NXT by Firestone and USF Pro Championships with the following apps: Not sure where you want to view the on-track action from? The track map of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Simply making the show on a new bike in a new class will be an achievement in itself. Theres no reason to think he wont be in the mix to win Sunday. Foyt for fourth on the all-time list) in pursuit of his first victory at St. Pete (where he has four runner-up finishes). The 42-year-old Dixon, whose 53 career wins are the most among active drivers and second only to A.J. The session ran really long, an hour and 15 minutes, which was good. And there have been plenty of first-time podium finishes scattered throughout the races 19-year existence. Plenty of drivers have gotten into trouble in these two turns over the . 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. The 2022 St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix will take place in downtown St. Petersburg, FL on Labor Day weekend Sept. 2-4. The downtown course runs near Tropicana Field, the home of the Major League Baseball's Rays and around Al Lang Stadium, the spring training home of many major league teams over the years. at the following locations and times: Thursday, March 25 from 12 Noon-6pm St Anthony's Resource Center 500 Dr. Martin Luther King Street N. (9th St. N.) Ste 200 St Petersburg, FL 33705 Friday, March 26 from 8am-1pm North side of Al Lang Stadium, near Speed Zone. "I didnt realize he hadnt won here," McLaughlin said of Dixon. Teams must use one set of primary and one set of new (sticker) alternate tires for at least two laps in the race. The 19th edition of the race gets underway Sunday afternoon. 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). Additional Information: Additional maps, forms and information at imsacompetitors.com. 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. "Ive kind of had a semi-celebration here from when we won the (2020) championship a couple years ago, so that was actually nice," said Dixon of the pandemic season change when St. Pete concluded the season instead of starting it. . Click here for information on how to sign up for Peacock. Dixons 62 wins have come at 24 different tracks most in the series among active drivers. Latest News 24 February 2023 Things to Expect During Race Weekend 23 February 2023 James Hinchcliffe (who is no longer competing) did it in 2013. Team Penske has their sights set on another title, as Will Power enters the year as the reigning champion. Feld Motor Sports. All Rights Reserved. Its kind of similar to the success Ganassi has winning so much at Mid-Ohio or Toronto, but the team hasnt converted here.". This wont be his first race at the track, however. So its you know, taking it one step at at time and learning as much as I can.". "You gotta use the walls and get right up against them. The thing I love about street circuits is thats your limit, the wall," the 29-year-old said. 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. 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). 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. "Its really hard to read. The six-time series champion has six podiums and 120 laps led in this event, but has been a bridesmaid four times. 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. Meyer Shank Racings Simon Pagenaud will be making his 200th start Sunday, tying him for 27th on the all-time list with Raul Boesel. ", Another important characteristic is that sense of being "fresh season, fresh outlook, anyones game. #F, Top 6 time for @rinusveekay in the first practice, [Weekend Schedule] Lets get the 2023 @IndyCar s, Greetings from sunny St. Pete He won the opening feature of that Triple Crown format but crashed in the second race and finished last. . Home; Track Map; Schedule; Track Crossing Times; Entry Lists & Results The new rule applies only to the first incident, however. That is a little bit strange for sure.". Locals would say Monaco has nothing on St. Pete, and an informal drivers poll revealed drivers think St. Pete is the place to kick off the INDYCAR season. Thats the fun part about this track.". Peacock also will be the streaming broadcast for both practices and qualifying and Indy NXT races. Im excited. Sundays race marks his 305thconsecutive race second-most in series history. 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. 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. This is our first sign of how quickly it will pay off for both Rossi and his new team. Plenty of drivers have gotten into trouble in these two turns over the years. This track is extra special for New Zealand's Scott McLaughlin. With the SuperMotocross World Championship coming up, which will be contested on larger tracks that have elements of both Supercross and Motocross like Daytona this week, this is also a chance for Hampshire to get some laps in on a course type that could prove critical. There are ten races scheduled over multiple circuits this weekend. 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. Its pretty tight honestly, its not like its wide open, Hampshire said. Bring along your 'Official Pit Pass Voucher'. Yes, the P1 Offshore Grand Prix returns to the 'Burg this September. Power has won a record eight pole positions. The Pit Pass is all yours - non-transferable. "You dont have grass; you dont have anything elsejust a concrete block. Team Penske has their sights set on another title, as Will Power enters the . Here are seven drivers to watch, from when practice begins Friday until Sundays 12:30 p.m. race. ", Rahal, who drives the No. NBC Sports analyst James Hinchcliffe called Rossis offseason move from Andretti to Arrow McLaren one of the top stories of the series. Looking back, Kirkwood said being on a smaller team helped him last year because he would have been really thrown into the deep end as a rookie at a power shop like Andretti. "I call it like a mini-Monaco," joked reigning St. Pete champion Scott McLaughlin. USF Pro 2000: Race 2 // Official 2023 Firestone Grand Prix Digital Fan Guide. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Sunday, April 25, 2021 Apr 25, 2021 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Saturday . 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. Updates throughout the weekend + FREE digital Souvenir Program. The 24-year-old Jupiter native starred on his way to IndyCar, becoming the first driver ever to win championships in all three feeder series. 20 BITNILE.COM Chevrolet will be. Sign Up! 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 The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form. "Im super-grateful for the support that the fans and everybody behind me has given me," the Oregon-native said before Friday's practice. 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). Though there was some offseason movement, most of the usual suspects . The green flag drops Sunday afternoon at 12:30 P.M. I mean INDYCAR itself, its just one big family," Lundgaard added. A lot of eyes on him, Hinchcliffe said. 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 decision to try out the senior division was easy. 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. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. 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Hampshires other three results this season have each been second-place finishes. 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. One additional set is available to rookie drivers for use in the Friday afternoon practice session. The 110-lap race covers almost 200 miles as each races competes to win the Verizon IndyCar Series' season opening event. Pit passes are valid all weekend long excluding the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on Sunday. St Pete Grand Prix (Florida Grand Prix) has used a collection of various street circuits for professional racing since the mid-1980s. Pit passes are not valid for event entry. 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. PRACTICE: Friday, 3 p.m. (Peacock Premium); Saturday, 10 a.m. (Peacock Premium), Sunday warmup, 9 a.m. (Peacock Premium), QUALIFYING: Saturday, 2:15 p.m. (Peacock Premium), RACE DISTANCE: The race is 100 laps (180 miles) on a 14-turn, 1.8-mile street course through downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, including a runway of Albert Whitted Airport. [17] First bayfront course [ edit] The Streets of St. Petersburg course is a street circuit connecting existing roads with one of the two runways of Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg, Florida. 2023 INDYCAR IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE. More info: Details on tickets, parking, event schedule and more here. Scott Dixon was fastest in practice, laying down the quickest lap of the session in the final minutes. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Applause and a standing ovation greeted his formal introduction. "It reminds me a little bit about Monaco," said 2022 Rookie of the Year Christian Lundgaard. There are two other long straights with heavy braking zones that afford opportunities to overtake. 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. Plenty of drivers have gotten into trouble in these two turns over the years. Im surprised. Scott Dixon led the opening practice session for the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg. 100 LAPS | 180 Miles. A nice P3 time in Practice 2 for @rinusveekay! The 19th edition of the race gets Sunday afternoon underway. The Looper provides a circular route between the city's parking facilities, hotels, restaurants and attractions at no charge. Where can I find the best art attractions. Teams and drivers were finally able to hit the track today for the first practice session of the season. Only four times has the pole-sitter or fastest car in qualifying won the race. You must redeem your Pit Pass vouchers outside the Box Office at Mahaffey Theater. Pit Lane must be cleared 30 minutes before the beginning of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race. In addition to Canapino, Marcus Armstrong, Benjamin Pedersen and Sting Ray Robb will make their IndyCar debuts Sunday. 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. Arrow McLaren (with Alexander Rossi moving over From Andretti Autosport) and Juncos Hollinger Racing (with Argenine rookie Agustin Canapino) each have added full-time cars this season. Power has nine poles at St Pete, and no other driver has more than one. I think everyones excited to be here because its been such a long offseason. 10 Honda in those races. One driver that has not been to victory lane here is Dixon. Three-day tickets are available now on the event's. Of his three #INDYCAR starts in the Streets of St. 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? 15. 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. It's 14 turns in total -- all along one of the more beautiful areas in Tampa Bay. "Its definitely one on the radar for sure.". 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. It also dips into the parking lot at Al Lang Stadium. 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. "I dont know why. Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 5k ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED HOWEVER.. Walk-up registration is welcome! Eventually, the 42-year-old Australian will show signs of slowing down, but that hasnt happened yet. City parking garages are a$5-all-day event rate on Fridayand a$20-all-day event rate on Saturday and Sunday. 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. He earned five victories at Andretti Autosport from 2018-19 but since then has finished ninth, eighth and 10th in points. 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. The push-to-pass is not available on the initial start or any restart unless it occurs in the final two laps or three minutes of a timed race. Telemundo Deportes on Universo will provide a Spanish-language telecast. Peacock also will be the streaming broadcast for practices and qualifying. The Rookie of the Year battle will be interesting to watch as the season unfolds. After the long frontstretch, there's a tight right-hander into Turn 1 and then a quick left-hand turn. Itll get rough; its sandy, so its a little more outdoors., Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), RJ Hampshire to debut in Supercross 450 class at Daytona. Hampshire has four previous starts in the 250 class with a best finish of fourth in 2020. The contenders are Benjamin Pedersen (Foyt), Agustin Canapino (Juncos), Marcus Armstrong (Ganassi), and Sting Ray Robb (Coyne). Registration Website: gpstpete5k.com Click here for the 27 cars entered in the IndyCar season opener, Dylan Ferrandis returns to Supercross at Daytona, a deficit largely created by a disappointing round in Arlington during their second race of the season. Alexander Rossi is another driver searching for his first win at St Pete. These have been emailed to purchasers at the email address on file. Helio Castroneves (2007), Power (2010), Colton Herta (2021) and McLaughlin last year. He has led the most laps (269) here and has started on the front row 12 times. One of them will be run via the INDY NXT Series, which is one rung below the top-level INDYCAR. They will be located on Bayshore near Gasoline Alley. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. 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 ST. PETERSBURG The IndyCar Series opens this weekend for the 20th running of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Purchase Tickets Official Website Track Map. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg > Multi-Day Tickets. Tampa Bay Rowdies Saturday, February 18, 4-8 PM Al Lang Stadium. Six-time series champion Scott Dixon will be making his 369th start (tying A.J. The California native was the last American to compete in Formula One and had immediate success in IndyCar, winning the Indianapolis 500 as a rookie in 2016. Additional charitable contributions are also accepted on the registration website to further the event's impact in supporting the PAL mission. Defending race winner Scott McLaughlin found the wall twice during practice, bending the toe link on his Chevrolet. The 22-year-old Belleair resident is one of the countrys brightest racing stars with, perhaps, an eventual future in Formula One. 15 Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing had a similar reaction, "I just figured hed won everywhere, to be honest. The race runs right along the beach, flanked by palm trees, yachts, and plenty of sunshine. Twin Power Scanners will be on site for the race this year offering scannersand headsetsto rent. Race weekend has arrived as 27 cars hit the streets of St Petersburg. 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.