Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg; News; 12 February 2026

New and expanded enhancements elevate the fan experience for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

The 22nd annual event weekend is just over two weeks away

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2026) – For those fans attending the upcoming Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Feb. 27-March 1, some new amenities and expanded features have been added to enhance the fan experience across the three-day festival along the downtown waterfront.

: indycar.com; News; 12 February 2026

INDYCAR Announces Historic, Multiyear Commitment from Chevrolet, Honda

Manufacturer Charters To Accompany Boosted Investment Across NTT INDYCAR SERIES

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026) – INDYCAR today announced a multiyear commitment from Chevrolet and Honda to continue as official Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Each OEM agreement will commence in 2027 and run for multiple years, reflecting the upward trajectory of the sport and new investments in its growth.

: Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup; News; 11 February 2026

Sebastien Bourdais Will Be Guest Driver in Mazda MX-5 Cup at St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2026) - Four-time IndyCar champion and current FIA World Endurance Championship driver Sebastien Bourdais (No. 38 McCumbee McAleer Racing) will compete as a guest driver in the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin doubleheader at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Racing with McCumbee McAleer Racing, Bourdais will participate in his home race as part of a fundraiser for the Karts4Kids charity.

: NASCAR.com; News; 03 February 2026

Dario Franchitti to race for Tricon Garage at St. Petersburg Truck Series race

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2026) Tricon Garage announced Tuesday that four-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti will compete for the organization when the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debuts in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Saturday, Feb. 28 (Noon ET, FOX, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

: indycar.com; News; 30 January 2026

Presidential Announcement of Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

INDYCAR To Deliver First Motor Race in History on the National Mall

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Jan. 30, 2026) – An executive order signed today by President Donald J. Trump directed the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday to designate a race route through Washington, D.C. and the National Mall for the purposes of conducting an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on August 21-23, 2026. The event will recognize the historic milestone of America’s independence in addition to celebrating the unparalleled tradition and legacy of America’s motorsports industry.