Grand Prix partnership helps St. Pete organization serve dozens of children

For nearly a decade, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg’s annual 5K Run has helped support programs at the Police Athletic League (PAL) of St. Petersburg.

Grand Prix partnership helps St. Pete organization serve dozens of children
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For nearly a decade, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?s annual 5K Run has helped support programs at the Police Athletic League (PAL) of St. Petersburg.

Walter Allen takes a spin around the track
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FOX 13's Walter Allen got behind the wheel to take a spin around the race track.

Fans celebrate Grand Prix at kick-off celebration
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FOX 13?s Evyn Moon reports that the party was revving up in downtown St. Petersburg on Thursday as hundreds of thousands of people showed up for a kickoff event for the first Indycar race of the season.

Danish racer ready to get behind the wheel
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FOX 13?s Sean Barie spoke to Christian Rasmussen at media day on Thursday about what racing at the Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete means to him ahead of this weekend's race and what goes through his head as he prepares.

Grand Prix kicks off with Party in the Park showcasing race cars, drivers

The party is revving up in downtown St. Petersburg, where an event kicked off the first IndyCar race of the season. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected in the city, giving the community a chance to showcase the unique course through the city and next to the waterfront.

Drivers interact with fans ahead of race
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During Thursday's Grand Prix media day, FOX 13's Sean Barie interviewed drivers Sting Ray Robb and Connor Daly about what they can expect from this weekend's race and what it is like to engage with fans.

Will Buxton set for IndyCar on FOX debut broadcast in St. Pete

Longtime motorsports journalist and commentator Will Buxton says he's ready to be the voice of IndyCar on FOX, starting with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

St. Pete Grand Prix kickoff party is Wednesday
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The 1.8-mile, 14-turn (5 lefts, 9 rights) circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport.

Florida Poly students to debut in national solar car racing competition

Florida Polytechnic University students are leaving Wednesday to compete in a national solar car racing competition -- a first for the university.

Josef Newgarden wins Indianapolis 500 in dramatic finish

Josef Newgarden finally captured his long-awaited Indianapolis 500 and gave team owner Roger Penske his first win since buying Indianapolis Motor Speedway,

Manatee commissioners approve Lakewood Ranch expansion next to Freedom Factory

Despite concerns from Cleetus McFarland with the Freedom Factory Racetrack, residents of Panther Ridge and racing fans, the Taylor Ranch Development will move forward.

IndyCar to use sustainable tires made from desert shrub during St. Pete Firestone Grand Prix

In IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires.