The IZOD IndyCar Series kicks off their 2013 season this weekend in St. Petersburg, Florida with the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Friday through Sunday, March 22nd through 24th. The stars of the IndyCar Series will be joined on the 1.8-mile temporary street course by the Firestone Indy Lights, the Pro Mazda Championship, the USF2000, the Pirelli World Challenge and Historic Sports Car Racing.
On-track action begins Friday with practice for all series plus qualifying for the Pirelli World Challenge Series. Qualifying for the USF2000, Pro Mazda Series, Indy Lights and IndyCar Series takes place Saturday, alongside races for the USF2000, Pro Mazda, Pirelli World Challenge and Indy Lights Series. Sunday features the main event for the IndyCar Series as well as second races for the USF2000, Pro Mazda and the Pirelli World Challenge. Historic Sports Car Racing will take place throughout the weekend.
First-time visitors to the St. Pete Grand Prix can click here for the Spectator Guide and here for a complete schedule of events. There will be an autograph session featuring the drivers of the IZOD IndyCar Series on Saturday from 4;15 to 5:15 p.m. ET, and throughout the weekend there will be live music, fireworks, interactive games and exhibits and the tallest Ferris wheel in St. Pete.
Tickets are still available for the IndyCar Series weekend – visit www.gpstpete.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
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