Courtesy of Max Steele | The Crow’s Nest
By Sol Casanas
From Friday, March 3, through Sunday, March 5, The Grand Prix is taking over the city of St. Petersburg including the majority of the USF St. Petersburg campus. Expect road closures and increased traffic on campus.
Friday, March 3, is opening day. There would be several practices from 7:50 a.m. to 5:35 p.m., the first and only race that day begins at 5:55 p.m.
On Saturday, March 4, there are five races, including two autograph sessions outside the Mahaffey Theatre.
The last day of the Grand Prix, Sunday, March 5 there are two races. Including the big finish race with 100 laps and an autograph session outside of the Mahaffey Theatre.
General Admission:
- $65 for 3-day pass (adult ticket)
- $25 Friday pass
- $45 Saturday pass
- $60 Sunday pass
All 3-Day Grandstand tickets include a reserved seat on Saturday and Sunday with general admission access to any grandstand on Friday. Ticket pricing includes taxes. Tickets subject to a $10 processing charge per order.
USF parking permits must be clearly displayed in order to park on the St. Petersburg campus during Grand Prix weekend.
Gate Hours For the Grand Prix:
Friday, March 3rd: 7:30 AM – 6:35 PM
Saturday March 4th: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday March 5th: 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
For more information involving The Grand Prix, visit their website Firestone Grand Prix – St. Petersburg
