2016 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Race Day Highlights
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is among motorsports events most respected and exciting in North America and offers a festival-like atmosphere that includes the fastest racing series on the planet, athletes from celebrities, shows and interactive activities.
Dubbed the world's fastest Party Spring Break, the race is held each spring on a challenging temporary street circuit overlooking the picturesque waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg Racing at speeds over 170 mph on the 14- tower, August 1 mile long path from the street, drivers circle Mahaffey Theater and Dali museum then proceed to the slopes Albert Whitted airport.
The race is part of the Verizon IndyCar Series open the first race plan wheels in the United States and Canada Launched in 2003, the race marked the advent of a new form of competition between engine manufacturers with three different engines, which now has Honda, Chevrolet and Mazda to compete for the leadership of the track.
But the Grand Firestone offers much more than cars and speed; it's packed family fun Complimentary fast Friday event in North Straub filled with live music park, children Build-a-car racing tent, food trucks and launch the festivities the weekend to add fuel at the right times, free movies in the park with racing-themed movies will be held each evening on the north wall of the Museum of fine arts.
Friday is packed with practice sessions, followed by Firestone Grand Prix participants running St. Petersburg 5K get once in a lifetime opportunity to discover all the curves and straight of the track they run , walk or wheel around the waterfront race course.
The workouts and qualifications continue on Saturday and the main event, the race IndyCar Verizon, takes place Sunday.
Something for everyone at the Grand Firestone.
Viewers also have the opportunity to test their own skills Firestone race Grand Prix of St. Petersburg with racing simulators and a Fan Zone which encourages amateur events to put the pedal to the metal.
Those who opt for a luxury experience with the style as Monaco can enjoy the prestigious Yacht Club private floating docks built specifically let spectators see the race from the comfort of a yacht Slips offer unprecedented views at turns 10 and 11, located directly beside the track.
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