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• Partnership with NTT INDYCAR® SERIES event began in 2014 and will continue through 2023.

• Firestone is now presenting sponsor of the 2020 season finale and the 2021 season opener in unique wrap-around St. Pete doubleheader.

• The brand has deep roots in the Tampa/St. Pete area that date back to 1933.

NASHVILLE (October 23, 2020) – Bridgestone Americas, Inc. today announced a three-year extension for the Firestone brand’s title sponsorship of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The new agreement continues a partnership that began in 2014 and maintains Firestone’s naming rights on the NTT INDYCAR® SERIES event through the 2023 season.

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Bullard Stars in the Ring as WWE Superstar “Titus O’Neil” on Monday Night Raw!

ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 23, 2020) – Thaddeus Bullard, professionally known as WWE Superstar “Titus O’Neil”, will serve as grand marshal of this weekend’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the season finale event for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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NTT INDYCAR SERIES Championship Will Be Decided on the Streets of St. Petersburg

ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 14, 2020) – The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will release a limited number of general admission tickets for sale today (October 14) at 2 p.m. ET. Fans should visit gpstpete.com to order tickets. Ticket purchasers needing assistance over the phone can call 1-888-476-4479.

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“The NTT INDYCAR SERIES announced today its 2021 schedule.

The Grand Prix of Portland is confirmed for September 10-12, 2021. We are excited to be back racing on Portland International Raceway next year. This date also gives us the opportunity to be broadcast nationally on NBC.”  - Kim Green, Co-Owner and CEO, Green Savoree Racing Promotions

“The NTT INDYCAR SERIES announced today its 2021 schedule.

The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio is confirmed for a new date, July 2-4, 2021. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate our great country than with a great INDYCAR race weekend! This date also gives us the opportunity to be broadcast nationally on NBC.”  - Craig Rust, President, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

St. Petersburg, Mid-Ohio and Portland rounds will air on NBC; Toronto returns with coverage on NBCSN

INDIANAPOLIS (October 1, 2020) – With INDYCAR’s announcement today of its 2021 schedule, Indianapolis-based Green Savoree Racing Promotions will again showcase four NTT INDYCAR SERIES rounds next year and feature an expanded number of races to be broadcast on NBC.

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“The NTT INDYCAR SERIES announced today its 2021 schedule.

The Honda Indy Toronto is confirmed for July 9-11, 2021. We are excited to be racing back on the streets of Toronto in 2021  at Exhibition Place.”  - Jeff Atkinson, President, Honda Indy Toronto

INDYCAR Season Finale Will Require Fans to Follow

COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols Including the Wearing of Facial Coverings

ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 1, 2020) – Officials from the City of St. Petersburg and Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC (GSSP) announced today that the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, rescheduled to October 23-25, will be open to spectators. The event was postponed from its original March date due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

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