Bill King, Volunteer Extraordinaire, Makes Sure Race Fans Don't Have to Race Around for Information

ST. PETERSBURG - Hundreds of local people contribute their time and energy for the success of the Grand Prix of Saint Petersburg each year on a volunteer basis. Without their commitment, it's doubtful  the race would be the success it has become.

I had the opportunity to walk track side with one of these volunteers, Bill King, discussing his role as Coordinator for Information Services at the race.

Information Services are the people fans go to for maps, driver info, local resturants and special  assistance relating to the Grand Prix or the Saint Petersburg area in general.  

Bill has been dedicated in his role at the Grand Prix for the past six years and gives unselfishly of his personal time, from November until weeks after the event.

Recruiting, scheduling , training  71 people to operate five booths spread around  the race compound and assisting thousands of race fans takes countless hours of preparation.

As a race fan and St. Petersburg resident, I want to express my appreciate to Bill King and the hundreds of volunteers who help make the Grand Prix St. Petersburg great.