Susie Wheldon and Sebastian Wheldon named to key roles for next Sunday's Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding

Sebastian set to drive a pace car, and Susie to wave the green flag over the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2025) - In honor of the late Dan Wheldon’s victory in the inaugural Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding race on April 3, 2005, Susie Wheldon (Dan’s wife) and Sebastian Wheldon (Dan and Susie’s son) have accepted invitations to take part in ceremonial pre-race roles for the 2025 race. Oliver Wheldon, Dan and Susie’s younger son, will also join them on race day.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital returns as official healthcare partner of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg through 2028

Grand Prix volunteers received free CPR training at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2025) - The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding announced today a multi-year extension with Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital to continue as the race’s official healthcare partner through 2028. The healthcare organization has served as an integral partner of the annual motorsport event for many years, providing on-site care to both race fans and participants. 

Community Kickoff Events Preceding Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding Race Weekend Announced

INDYCAR Party in the Park and 5K Run on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Track return Thursday, Feb. 27th to North Straub Park

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 62025) – INDYCAR Party in the Park and the 5K Run on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Track will commence an action-packed Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding weekend on Thursday, Feb. 27. These community activities will take place in downtown St. Petersburg at North Straub Park and launch the festivities around the 21st annual running of this marquee motorsport event headlined by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ season-opening race. 

Single Day tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding

Eight races will be featured during the 21st annual event weekend

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2025) - Single Day tickets to the 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding go on sale to the public tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets will be available online at gpstpete.com for the 21st annual running of the iconic event in downtown St. Petersburg, Feb. 28 - March 2.  

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

Feb. 27th 5K coincides with the free INDYCAR Party in the Park community event in North Straub Park

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2025) - Runners and walkers have a special opportunity to “race on track” as one of the kickoff festivities for the 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding weekend. The 5K Run on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Track is set for Thursday, Feb. 27, and online registration is now open at gpstpete5k.com while supplies last.

Track and facility improvements completed at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

LEXINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 19, 2024) - Investment continues in the future of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course both on- and off-track. The owner and operator of the facility, Green Savoree Racing Promotions, announced today that all phases of a series of improvements have now been completed. Highlights include the repaving of a major portion of the interior roads, an extensive update around Turn 4 including modifications to the runoff area, and the replacement of safety barriers and fencing in three areas of the track.

Ticket renewals begin next week for 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding

Public ticket sales start on Dec. 13

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2024) - The exclusive renewal period begins Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. ET for the 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding. Fans who purchased 3-Day Grandstand tickets to the 2024 race weekend are eligible and will have until Monday, Dec. 9 to renew their seats for the 2025 event. General public ticket sales will begin on Friday, Dec. 13.