Candidates are being hired for positions in six different departments
LEXINGTON, Ohio (March 9, 2022) – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, has opened its employment application process to fill seasonal positions in multiple specialty areas for the 2022 racing season. Hardworking, dedicated candidates ages 16 and older are encouraged to apply now.
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.
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.
Official partnership includes naming rights to the waterside club
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2022) – Horse Soldier Bourbon has signed on as an official partner of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding. Race fans attending the 18th annual event in downtown St. Petersburg will enjoy the return of the floating refreshment dock to the yacht club for this year’s event.
Since 2016, the Mayor and the City of St. Petersburg Council members have hosted a flag raising ceremony in front of City Hall. On the Thursday before the race weekend, Mayor Ken Welch and Green Savoree Racing Promotions co-owners Kim Green and Kevin Savoree will the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg flag high, and welcomed the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, all the support racing series, and fans back to sunny St. Pete.
In 2011, we lost an incredibly important man, not only to the INDYCAR family, but also to the Green Savoree Racing Promotions family and St. Petersburg, Fla. community, Dan Wheldon aka “Lionheart”. His impact continues to be felt throughout the paddock, from his fellow athletes who loved him, the up-and-coming drivers who idolized him, and the fans who cheered for him.
Track build project began this morning for the 18th annual event in downtown St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2022) – At the ‘first block’ track build ceremony held this morning on Dan Wheldon Way, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mayor Ken Welch was announced by race organizers as the honorary grand marshal for the upcoming Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding. The event is set for Feb. 25-27, 2022, on the streets of downtown St. Petersburg.
Ten Races Will Be Featured On Track During the 18th Annual Event Weekend
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2022) – Single-day tickets to the 2022 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding go on sale to the public today at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets can be bought online at gpstpete.com for the 18th annual event set for February 25-27th in downtown St. Petersburg.