Tampa Bay’s Grand Prix 2023: All You Need to Know and More!

February 21, 2023
| 20:18 PM

Drivers, Start Your Engines! 💨

Did you really think the only chance to witness cars racing through city streets is in a video game? The roar of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg says otherwise, returning in March 2023!

NTT INDYCAR SERIES

The main event – the NTT INDYCAR SERIES – is the “NFL” of open-wheel racing in North America. The season-long series is characterized by a variety of course types (oval, permanent road, and temporary street courses). In other words, the race is brought to our own backyard, and St. Pete gets to play host!

The Friday through Sunday racing festival has drivers sweeping through the downtown bay front streets of St. Pete, screeching around the runway of the Albert Whitted Airport (!!), and leaving the Dali Museum in the dust. How cool is that?

Schedule

What to Wear?
Please use comfortable shoes! Your feet will thank you after Grand Prix. The last thing you want is to have sore feet 😖
Protect Your Skin
Yup, you heard us. We don't want to parent you, but you'll be under the sun for who knows how long! Make sure to take breaks under the shade, and wear lots of sunscreen!
Know the Schedule
Keep in mind as you make your way around that at certain times you may need to cross the race track. For safety reasons, the race track is open for crossing periodically.
Charge Your Phone!
We can't count the number of times our phones have died in the worst of moments. You'll be out and about, having fun - BOOM, where's everyone? Whoops, your phone's dead.
Have a Big Bite
Make sure to have something to eat before heading to Grand Prix, and that you snack throughout the day, too!

In addition to the 100-lap NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on Sunday, March 5th, the week of events will also include the full gamut of practice and qualifying runs beginning Friday, March 3rd across multiple race series, including the INDY NXT by Firestone and the USF Pro Championships Presented By Cooper Tires (both consisting of talented drivers hoping to one day join the NTT INDYCAR SERIES), and GT America powered by AWS.

Make sure to follow the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Twitter for updates!

It's Not Too Late to Grab Your Tickets 🎟

Tickets are available as a single-day or 3-day pass, with Grandstand and General Admission options. The best value is the $65 3-day General Admission ticket, which only costs $5 more than the Sunday pass.

To guarantee a seat we recommend the Grandstand pass, with tickets starting at $95 for one day.

Get Tickets

Other Things to Do Besides Watching the Race 🏎

Kid-Friendly Activities

IndyCar Series Fan Village
Driver Autograph Sessions

For Both Adults & Children

Speed Zone
Beer Gardens
Interactive games & exhibits

Take a Look 👀

Festival Map

Make sure you download the map on your phone as well!

Download Map

Calling All Sports Loving Foodies: You Can't Miss This Event 👋

Friday Night Bites

Everyone likes a good food truck, right? To help kick off the weekend of festivities, make your way to Tropicana field for Friday Night Bites to enjoy a night of local and regional food trucks and desserts, vendors, and more! Free access and free parking are a plus.

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Tampa Bay’s Grand Prix 2023: All You Need to Know and More!