Registration is now open for the 5K run on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg track

Feb. 26th run and walk event coincides with the INDYCAR Party in the Park in North Straub Park

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2025) – Runners and walkers have a special opportunity to “race the track” as one of the kickoff festivities for the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The 5K Run on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Track is set for Thursday, Feb. 26, and online registration is now open at gpstpete5k.com while supplies last.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 2025 season in review

2025 Craftsman Truck Series Champion: Corey Heim
2025 Regular Season Champion: Corey Heim
Full-time winners: 8 (Corey Heim, 12; Layne Riggs, 3; Chandler Smith, 2; Tyler Ankrum, 1; Rajah Caruth, 1; Daniel Hemric, 1; Giovanni Ruggiero, 1; Stewart Friesen, 1)
Wins by team: Tricon Garage, 13; Front Row Motorsports, 5; Spire Motorsports, 4; McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, 2; Halmar Friesen Racing, 1

INDYCAR Announces Framework for Independent Officiating Ahead of 2026 Seasons

Independent Officiating Board Members Selected Responsible for Hiring Managing Director of Officiating

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025) – INDYCAR will have an independent officiating system in place for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone seasons. A new independent, not-for-profit organization – INDYCAR Officiating Inc. – has been established and will be governed by a three-person Independent Officiating Board (IOB).

2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg tickets go on sale tomorrow

Three-day Tickets Provide Fans Access to the Best Available Seats

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2025) – Three-day tickets to the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg go on sale to the public tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET. The downtown St. Petersburg, Fla. tradition is in its 22nd year and is set for Feb. 27 - March 1, 2026 along the scenic waterfront.

NASCAR Announces 2026 Season Start Times and Networks for All National Series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 12, 2025) – NASCAR today released official start times and networks for the 2026 season for its three national series.

FOX kicks off the NASCAR Cup Series season at Bowman Gray Stadium (Sunday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. ET). Its first FS1 events are DAYTONA 500 Qualifying (Wednesday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. ET) and the DAYTONA Duel (Thursday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. ET) that set the field for the DAYTONA 500 on FOX (Sunday, Feb. 15, 2:30 p.m. ET). New additions to the FOX slate include Watkins Glen International (Sunday, May 10, 3 p.m. ET on FS1) and the first NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover (Sunday, May 17, 3 p.m. ET on FS1). Races on FOX include: EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta (Sunday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. ET), Circuit of the Americas (Sunday, March 1, 3:30 p.m. ET), Kansas Speedway (Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m. ET) and Talladega Superspeedway (Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m. ET).

USF Pro Championships Announces 2026 Schedules

52 Races and Six New Events on deck for Rising Open-Wheel Talents

PALMETTO, Fla. – Andersen Promotions today confirmed the calendar of events for the three series that comprise USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire, the world’s most successful driver development platform which enters its 17th season in 2026. Since its inception, the ladder system has awarded over $29M in scholarships for drivers to take the next step in their careers.

Ticket Renewals Begin Tuesday for 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Public Ticket Sales Start on Nov. 21

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Oct. 24, 2025) – The exclusive renewal period begins Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. ET for the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Fans who purchased 3-Day Grandstand tickets to the 2025 race weekend are eligible and will have until Monday, Nov. 17 to renew their same seats for the 2026 event. Public ticket sales will begin on Friday, Nov. 21.

INDYCAR Announces 17-Race 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Schedule

INDY NXT by Firestone Set to Build on Impressive Growth and Momentum

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025) – INDYCAR has announced a 17-race schedule  for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season, which includes a series’ record-tying four races in  March and the addition of three doubleheader weekends as INDYCAR’s developmental series  looks to even better prepare drivers and team personnel for the skills required to advance to  NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition. FOX Sports will also once again provide a broadcast  platform for every race, helping to build on record-setting growth across the previous season. 

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