Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

: indycar.com; News; 27 February 2022

McLaughlin Breaks Through with First Career Victory at St. Pete

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022) – Scott McLaughlin delivered on the promise he showed to Team Penske when it signed him straight from touring cars to race in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, earning his first career victory Sunday in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding.

NTT P1 Award winner McLaughlin drove his No. 3 DEX Imaging Team Penske Chevrolet from the pole to victory by .5095 of a second over reigning series champion Alex Palou, who applied heavy pressure to McLaughlin over the closing laps in his No. 10 NTT DATA Chip Ganassi Racing Honda as they raced among and through slower traffic.

: indycar.com; News; 26 February 2022

McLaughlin Grabs First Career NTT P1 Award in Last Second at St. Pete

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022) – Scott McLaughlin targeted a main goal after his rookie season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2021 – improve his qualifying performances.

Consider that job done after just one race in 2022.

: indycar.com; News; 25 February 2022

Grosjean Powers to Front in Andretti Debut at St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Friday, Feb. 25, 2022) – Talk about making an entrance.

Romain Grosjean led the first practice of the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season in his first official drive with Andretti Autosport, pacing the Friday afternoon session for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding on the streets of the Florida city.

: Steve Bidlack; News; 25 February 2022

Olympic Speed Skaters Will Join in Race Day Festivities for Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding

Three Ocala, Fla. athletes will wave the green flag and ride in ‘Fastest Seat in Sports’

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2022) – Hot off their achievements at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games, three Ocala, Fla. Team USA medal winners will join the pre-race action for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding this Sunday, Feb. 27. Speed skaters and great friends Brittany Bowe, Erin Jackson and Joey Mantia each will partake in honorary roles before the 26-car field takes the green flag for the season-opening NTT INDYCAR SERIES race.

: Steve Bidlack; News; 17 February 2022

INDYCAR Party in the Park Set For Saturday, Feb. 26 in Downtown St. Petersburg

Free Community Event Will Offer Additional Fun to the

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Presented by RP Funding with Fireworks Show to Follow

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2022) - INDYCAR Party in the Park will offer a unique, new fan experience during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding weekend on Saturday, Feb. 26. This free activity is part of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season-opening event held annually in downtown St. Petersburg and will happen in North Straub Park, positioned between Bayshore Dr. NE and Beach Dr. NE along the waterfront.

Open to the public, INDYCAR Party in the Park will feature special guests, including NTT INDYCAR SERIES athletes, plus prizes and fireworks. Race cars from six racing series running on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding weekend schedule will be on display, including at least one NTT INDYCAR SERIES car representing each team. The event runs 4 to 6 p.m. EST, with fireworks to follow at 8 p.m.