Meyer Shank Racing and SiriusXM’s Tom Petty Radio Kick Off INDYCAR Season in St. Petersburg

MSR and SiriusXM Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Pataskala, Ohio (February 24, 2026) — A new season of NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition begins this weekend on the streets of St. Petersburg, and Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) will roll into the Florida sunshine representing one of the state’s most iconic musical legends. Felix Rosenqvist’s No. 60 Honda will feature a special Tom Petty Radio (SiriusXM channel 31) livery in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Big Names, Big Field for Mazda MX-5 Cup at St. Pete

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (Feb. 23, 2026) – After a record-breaking grid size to open the season, Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is headed to the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida with 42 cars. Two of those Mazda MX-5 Cup machines will be piloted by world-renowned drivers Sebastien Bourdais (No. 38 McCumbee McAleer Racing) and Earl Bamber (No. 21 Hendricks Motorsports), who are making guest appearances in Rounds Three and Four.

INDYCAR Prepares for Another Historic Championship Season on FOX Sports

Competition Updates, Race for Milestones To Begin on Streets of St. Petersburg for NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDY NXT by Firestone

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Feb. 23, 2026) – With a record four races in March, there has never been a faster-paced start to an NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, and the 2026 championship begins Sunday, March 1, at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

OnlyBulls announced as entitlement sponsor for NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2026) – Green Savoree Racing Promotions is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with OnlyBulls, naming the digital wallet and mobile app as the entitlement sponsor for the upcoming NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series event. The race, officially titled the OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 at St. Petersburg, will bring the high-octane excitement of NASCAR to the iconic streets of the Sunshine City, on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Earl Bamber Returns to Mazda MX-5 Cup Competition at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (February 18, 2026) – After making his Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin debut at Martinsville Speedway last October, Earl Bamber (No. 21 Hendricks Motorsports) has returned for another crack at the series. The two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner will rejoin Hendricks Motorsports for Rounds Three and Four at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg street course.

New and expanded enhancements elevate the fan experience for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

The 22nd annual event weekend is just over two weeks away

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2026) – For those fans attending the upcoming Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Feb. 27-March 1, some new amenities and expanded features have been added to enhance the fan experience across the three-day festival along the downtown waterfront.

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