April 2025

11 best way possible. And when the checkered flag waves, the energy lin - gers. Fans leave already talking about next year’s race, proving that the Firestone Grand Prix is more than an event. It’s a tradition. If you’ve never been, 2026 is the year to experience it for yourself. And if you’re a returning fan? You already know — there’s no better place to be. Photo by | | Jake Coughlin flavors as bold as the racing. And the entertainment doesn’t stop when the engines do. The race weekend is filled with live performances, stunt shows, and interactive exhibits celebrating both motorsports and St. Pete’s vibrant culture. It’s part race, part festival — a place where friends and families gather to enjoy the thrill of speed and the warmth of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Even first-time attendees walk away hooked. The roar of the engines, the smell of burning rubber, the cheers from the grandstands — it’s a sensory overload in the