Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
IndyCar Series
LocationSt. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
27°45′59″N 82°37′45″W / 27.76639°N 82.62917°W / 27.76639; -82.62917
Corporate sponsorFirestone
First race1985
First ICS race2005
Distance1.800 mi (2.897 km)
Laps100
Duration180.00 mi (289.68 km)
Previous namesSt. Petersburg Grand Prix (1985–1990)
Kash n' Karry Florida Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (1996–1997)
Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (2005–2013)
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (2014–present)
Most wins (driver)Hélio Castroneves (3)
Most wins (team)Team Penske (11)
Most wins (manufacturer)Chassis: Dallara (15)
Engine: Honda (9)
Circuit information
SurfaceAsphalt/Concrete
Length2.910 km (1.808 mi)
Turns14
Lap record1:00.6795 (United States Josef Newgarden, Dallara DW12, 2024, IndyCar)

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is an IndyCar Series race held in St. Petersburg, Florida. In most years since 2009, the race has served as the season opener (or at minimum, the first race held on U.S. soil).[1] The race is held annually in the spring, with the exception of 2020, when it was postponed until October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The race takes place on a temporary course, utilizing downtown streets, and one runway of Albert Whitted Airport. The event dates back to 1985, with IndyCars first competing in 2003.

  1. ^ "IndyCar delays start of season five weeks; St. Pete moves to April 25 as Barber becomes 2021 opener". IndyStar. January 6, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.