Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding 'First Block' track build media event set for Thursday, Feb. 6

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding 'First Block' track build media event set for Thursday, Feb. 6

City of St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and Florida native NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Kyle Kirkwood along with event organizers and additional drivers will join for a media event to preview this marquee NTT INDYCAR SERIES race weekend 

WHAT: 

"First Block" Track Build Event

Media event for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding ahead of track construction.

WHEN:

Thursday, February 6, 2025

10:00-11:15 a.m. ET

WHERE:

Meet on Dan Wheldon Way near Turn 10 (west of Albert Whitted Park). Free parking is available immediately on south side when turning east onto Dan Wheldon Way.

WHO:

Ken Welch, City of St. Petersburg Mayor

Kim Green and Kevin Savoree, co-owners and organizers of the race

Brian Lowack, President/CEO, Visit St. Pete-Clearwater

Chris Steinocher, President & CEO, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce

Drivers: 

Kyle Kirkwood (Jupiter, Fla.) - NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver of the No. 27 for Andretti Global.

Michael Costello (Naples, Fla. resident) - USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire driver of the No. 20 for Pabst Racing.

Max Garcia (Miami, Fla.) - USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire driver of the No. 18 for Pabst Racing.

Noah Harmon (Orlando, Florida) - Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin driver for AAG Racing.

Lineup subject to change.

WHY:

Video, photo and interview opportunities to preview the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding, set for Feb. 28 - March 2, 2025. The track build project of the 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary circuit begins Monday, Feb. 10.

One-on-one interviews will be available with all the above participants as well as a photo opportunity of the dignitaries and drivers with a concrete track build block positioned along Dan Wheldon Way.

RSVP:

If possible, please RSVP to Jack Carney via email at jcarney@greensavoree.com or by phone at 317-258-3716 to arrange interviews.

MEDIA CREDENTIALS:

Deadline to apply for credentials for the Feb. 28 - March 2 race weekend is Feb. 12. CLICK HERE to access the online application form.

2024 INDYCAR RACE VIDEO:

DOWNLOAD highlights of last year's Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding won by Pato O'Ward. (Note: O'Ward was awarded the victory after Josef Newgarden (driver of the No. 2 car) was disqualified for violating INDYCAR's "Push to Pass" parameters.)

EVENT PRESS KIT:

Press kit material (fact sheet, fast facts, history and track build information) will be distributed at the media event.

EVENT LOGO:

CLICK HERE to access the event logo kit.

About Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding:

The 21st annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding is a race event held during Florida’s spring break season. Traditionally the site of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ season-opening race, St. Pete is a destination city hosting this annual motorsports tradition and offering a festival atmosphere with its downtown location. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding airs live on a national broadcast on FOX. FOX Sports named the race one of its “50 Events You Can’t Miss in 2025.” The temporary circuit is a 1.8-mile, 14-turn configuration that uses the streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, The Dali Museum and extending onto the runway at Albert Whitted Airport, and borders the waterfront of Tampa Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding is owned and operated by Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC. Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC is owned by Green Savoree Racing Promotions 2, LLC whose other subsidiaries also promote three additional NTT INDYCAR SERIES races, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (July 4-6, 2025), Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto (July 18-20, 2025) and BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland (Aug. 8-10, 2025). 

For more information, visit gpstpete.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page at @GPSTPETE or follow the event on X at @GPSTPETE and Instagram at @GPSTPETE using #FirestoneGP.

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