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Live Blog: 2016 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Follow all of the action on and off the track the week of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, from the setup to the Pirelli, USF2000, Pro Mazda, Indy Lights and IndyCar races, March 11-13 in downtown St. Petersburg. Just scroll through the feed to find the latest photos and posts.
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Wall of tires #FirestoneGP #stpetegrandprix @TB_Times http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdbjxxpXEAU4xki.jpg
by Zack Wittman via twitter 3/13/2016 1:13:36 PM -
@dariofranchitti gets a selfie with #IndyCar @OriolServia who is driving for Will Power during warm ups as Power is sick #FirestoneGP @GPSTPETE
by Dirk Shadd via Instagram 3/13/2016 1:02:26 PM -
Green flag for morning warmup at #FirestoneGPby Matt Baker via twitter 3/13/2016 1:00:08 PM -
Team Penske owns formula for success at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay TimesST. PETERSBURG — Team Penske drivers Will Power and Juan Pablo Montoya will officially unveil new silver cars Power dubbed "the silver bullet" when the IndyCar season opens today. -
SATURDAY'S GRAND PRIX PHOTO GALLERY
Malena Doughy, 8, from Sarasota, watches the track from the front row of the grand stands during IndyCar practice at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday [DIRK SHADD | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor
ProMazda cars head down the straightaway into turn 10 during the morning qualifying round. [DIRK SHADD | Times]
IndyCar driver Juan Pablo Montoya on turn 10 during practice laps at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday (3/12/16). at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday. [DIRK SHADD | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor
Pirelli World Challenge cars finish their pace lap as they head into turn 10 for their GT, GTA, GT Cup Race #1 at the start of the at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday. [DIRK SHADD | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor
IndyCar driver Will Power gets strapped in behind the wheel before practice laps at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday [DIRK SHADD | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor
Drivers for the Pirelli World Challenge come out of turn one at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.[Saturday, March 12, 2016] [Luis Santana | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor
Taylor Reuter, 2, from St. Petersburg, smiles while looking up to her father, Paul Reuter, at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday (3/12/16). "She loves the sound," Paul Reuter said. "We can hear it from our house. She's been asking for race cars. She's a gear head I guess." [DIRK SHADD | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor
ProMazda driver Nicolas Dapero waits for instructions as he and the rest of the field head off the track after the early morning qualifying round. [DIRK SHADD | Times]
Tires in the pit of IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday [DIRK SHADD | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor
IndyCar driver Juan Pablo Montoya signs a model Indy 500 for race fan Catherine Ryland, 19, as he comes off the track after a practice session at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday (3/12/16). Ryland was getting the car signed as a surprise for her boyfriend, who is a big Montoya fan. Montoya won the Indy 500 last year. [DIRK SHADD | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor
IndyCar driver Ryan Hunter-Reay on turn 10 during practice laps at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday [DIRK SHADD | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor
Juan Pablo Montoya enters turn 14 during the morning IndyCar practice session at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.[Saturday, March 12, 2016] [Luis Santana | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor
Roger Penske, owner of the auto racing team Team Penske, the Penske Corporation, and other automotive-related businesses, pictured standing above the pit of his IndyCar driver Helio Castroneves at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday [DIRK SHADD | Times]
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Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate Spencer Pigot approaches his pit stall during the morning IndyCar practice session at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.[Saturday, March 12, 2016] [Photo Luis Santana | Times]by Tampa Bay Times Editor1 of 14
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Servia getting strapped in. Still rocking the Dali helmet, which fits #FirestoneGP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdbfKihWAAAG_v7.jpg
by Matt Baker via twitter 3/13/2016 12:53:25 PM -
Oriol Servia getting ready to head into pole-sitting Will Power car for warmup #FirestoneGP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdbes0DXIAAHT5k.jpg
by Matt Baker via twitter 3/13/2016 12:51:18 PM -
Thank you #daylightsavings (I think) for allowing me to be awake for the #sunrise over the track on #IndyCar race morning. #FirestoneGP #GPSTPETE
by Dirk Shadd via Instagram 3/13/2016 12:22:08 PM -
Sunrise preparations at #FirestoneGP @TB_Times http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdbSjqfW4AAw2CL.jpg
by Zack Wittman via twitter 3/13/2016 11:58:21 AM -
Sponsorship on the mind of USF2000 racer Jordan Lloyd tampabay.com/sports/autorac… #FirestoneGP @gpstpete via @TBTimes_Sports @BobbyHomeTeamby Mike Stephenson via twitter retweeted by BobbyHomeTeam 3/13/2016 1:10:00 AM -
My story on @mikhailaleshin returning full-time to @IndyCar starting with the #FirestoneGP #GPSTPETE tampabay.com/sports/autorac…by Jim Tomlin via twitter 3/13/2016 12:51:45 AM -
#IndyCar driver @bourdaisontrack clutches his steering wheel before heading out during qualifying at the #FirestoneGP @GPSTPETE
by Dirk Shadd via Instagram 3/12/2016 11:01:30 PM -
.@dariofranchitti pumps fists with a #pitcrew member on the track before #IndyCar qualifying #FirestoneGP @GPSTPETE http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdYfUqtWEAQAC15.jpg
by Dirk Shadd via twitter 3/12/2016 10:55:09 PM -
#IndyCar driver Will Power heads into turn 2 as he wins the pole position during qualifying #FirestoneGP @GPSTPETE http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdYexOaUkAADilV.jpg
by Dirk Shadd via twitter 3/12/2016 10:52:46 PM -
My attempt to explain why @Team_Penske so good in St. Pete: tampabay.com/sports/autorac… #IndyCar #FirestoneGPby Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 10:42:20 PM
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by Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 10:26:14 PM
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Pole sitter Will Power is ill and not doing the post-qualifying news conference. #FirestoneGPby Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 10:17:39 PM
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#IndyCar Will Power consoled by his wife Elizabeth after he won pole position but got sick afterwards #FirestoneGP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdYVaz3WoAM2x3n.jpg
by Dirk Shadd via twitter 3/12/2016 10:11:54 PM -
Scott Dixon said the track was messy on the first qualifying run. "There was crap everywhere." #FirestoneGP #IndyCarby Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 10:00:09 PM
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Stop me if you've heard this, but Will Power has won the pole for the #FirestoneGP . Sixth time in last seven races here.by Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 9:46:18 PM
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Sebastien Bourdais on kerfuffle with Aleshin: It's not even worth discussing. #Burn #FirestoneGPby Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 9:34:34 PM
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Fast 6: Will Power (track record 1:00.0658), Dixon, Pagenaud, Montoya, Helio, RHR. #IndyCar #FirestoneGPby Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 9:26:42 PM
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by Luis Santana via twitter 3/12/2016 9:22:23 PM -
Beautiful day for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. #FirestoneGP @VSPC @GPSTPETE @VISITFLORIDA @IndyCar http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdXqtGXW0AYzshv.jpg
by Luis Santana via twitter 3/12/2016 9:15:39 PM -
Group 1 is checkered as RHR prepares to head out with Group 2. #FirestoneGP #IndyCar http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdYDO_9XIAA969z.jpg
by Andretti Autosport via twitter 3/12/2016 9:14:49 PM -
Group 2 drivers advancing: Power, Pagenaud, Montoya, Helio, Sato, RHR. #FirestoneGP #IndyCarby Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 9:07:39 PM
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So the #FirestoneGP track record has fallen in back-to-back years to Will Power. Pagenaud has also topped last year's record.by Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 9:04:37 PM
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Will Power just broke the track record (1:00.5678). #FirestoneGP #IndyCarby Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 9:03:45 PM
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#IndyCar qualifying is underway here at #FirestoneGP . Rahal, Bourdais, Dixon, Hinch and Andretti among those in first groupby Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 8:40:40 PM
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The top three drivers in the Stadium Super Trucks Series. #FirestoneGP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdX_6mpUEAAtxK_.jpg
by Bob Putnam via twitter 3/12/2016 8:37:59 PM -
Another flying truck #FirestoneGP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdX4_PLWwAAJX5k.jpg
by Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 8:07:43 PM -
The stadium super trucks are now racing. One of the fan favorites. #FirestoneGPby Bob Putnam via twitter 3/12/2016 8:04:21 PM
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The Stadium Super Trucks fly. #FirestoneGP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdX4EkMWwAAm7wl.jpg
by Matt Baker via twitter 3/12/2016 8:03:42 PM -
Yufeng Luo wins the second USF2000 race. #FirestoneGPby Bob Putnam via twitter 3/12/2016 7:42:18 PM
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Malena Doughy, 8, from Sarasota, watches the #IndyCars from the front row of the grand stands at #FirestoneGP @GPSTPETE
by Dirk Shadd via Instagram 3/12/2016 7:24:09 PM -
#IndyCar @jpmontoya signs a toy #Indy500 car for @Rylcat15 , a surprise gift for her bf (shhh) #FirestoneGP #GPSTPETE http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdXtzo7W0AQSFpU.jpg
by Dirk Shadd via twitter 3/12/2016 7:18:50 PM -
Tires in the pit of #IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan at #FirestoneGP #GPSTPETE
by Dirk Shadd via Instagram 3/12/2016 7:13:46 PM -
#IndyCar driver @12WillPower gets strapped in behind the wheel before practice laps at#FirestoneGP #GPSTPETE
by Dirk Shadd via Instagram 3/12/2016 7:09:39 PM -
#IndyCar driver IndyCar @jpmontoya on turn 10. #FirestoneGP #GPSTPETE http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdXrPKGUAAAPswU.jpg
by Dirk Shadd via twitter 3/12/2016 7:07:36 PM -
Beautiful day for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. #FirestoneGP @VSPC @GPSTPETE @VISITFLORIDA @IndyCar http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdXqtGXW0AYzshv.jpg
by Luis Santana via twitter 3/12/2016 7:05:18 PM -
Roger Penske, owner of #Team_Penske watches the track during during #IndyCar practice at #FirestoneGP @GPSTPETE http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdXqF-xW8AQJCTk.jpg
by Dirk Shadd via twitter 3/12/2016 7:02:37 PM -
The top three drivers from the Indy Lights race. #FirestoneGP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdXqCvZVIAAtdvC.jpg
by Bob Putnam via twitter 3/12/2016 7:02:23 PM -
The pit crew for @12WillPower fine tunes their pit stops during the morning IndyCar practice session. #FirestoneGP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdXp3gTXEAAPn74.jpg
by Luis Santana via twitter 3/12/2016 7:01:40 PM -
The second race of USF2000 about to start. Jordan Lloyd won the first this morning. #FirestoneGPby Bob Putnam via twitter 3/12/2016 6:57:14 PM
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Indy Lights race starts at 12:55. #FirestoneGPby Bob Putnam via twitter 3/12/2016 5:46:24 PM
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