20,000 Fans Can Attend The Firestone Grand Prix Of St. Pete: City

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Twenty-thousand fans will be able to attend the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Oct. 23 through 25, according to the city of St. Pete.

Only a small amount of tickets will be available for purchase in the coming days due to the limited number of 20,000 being able to attend, in comparison with the usual number of fans, which has been well over 100,000 at past Grand Prix events in St. Petersburg.

The coronavirus pandemic caused officials to postpone the event from its original March date to October.

These coronavirus safety precautions will be in place at the entry gates, officials say:

• Masks or facial coverings are required to be worn at all times at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
• A temperature check will be conducted by Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg staff (> 100.4 Fahrenheit will result in no entry for anyone). The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg staff will be wearing masks.
• Attendees will be asked to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and conduct a self-assessment before arriving at the track.

Attendees will need to be familiar with the coronavirus safety protocols in place for the event, and that information can be seen at gpstpete.com/covid19.

Masks will be issued at the gates for those who do not arrive with one.

"My thanks to Green Savoree Racing Promotions and IndyCar for their flexibility and resilience during this challenging time," said Mayor Rick Kriseman. "I know that everyone is excited to get back on the track in St. Pete. I can't wait for October 23. I know everyone will embrace this race the St. Pete Way, adhering to the COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Let's have some great racing in the Sunshine City."

Race officials said previously purchased tickets to the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which were not already deferred, will be valid for gate entry on the corresponding days of the postponed event.

Ticket purchasers on file will receive more information via email, and in some cases, reserved grandstand seating may need to be reassigned to allow for social distancing, according to officials.

Only a small amount of tickets will be available for purchase in the coming days due to the limited number of 20,000 being able to attend, in comparison with the usual number of fans, which has been well over 100,000 at past Grand Prix events in St. Petersburg.

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has set the 2021 event for March 5 through 7.

For more information, visit Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.