Scenes From the IndyCar St. Petersburg Grand Prix

The IndyCar Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg brings three days of racing to the coastal Florida city.
Scenes From the IndyCar St. Petersburg Grand Prix
The sun rises over the pits on Saturday morning. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)
3/28/2010
Updated:
3/28/2010

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/sunrisepits_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/sunrisepits_medium.jpg" alt="The sun rises over the pits on Saturday morning. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" title="The sun rises over the pits on Saturday morning. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102414"/></a>
The sun rises over the pits on Saturday morning. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)
ST.PETERSBURG, Fla—The IndyCar Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg brings three days of racing to the coastal Florida city, with USF2000, Indy Lights, Star Mazda, Indy Lights, World Challenge GT cars, and of course the IICS IndyCars.

Before the races, around the edges, behind the fences, lies a wealth of entertainment, diversion, and simply striking scenes.

Wherever you look there will be things to see.
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/Danicatruck_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/Danicatruck_medium.jpg" alt="A truck selling Danica Patrick merchandise sets up before the crowds arrive. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" title="A truck selling Danica Patrick merchandise sets up before the crowds arrive. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102415"/></a>
A truck selling Danica Patrick merchandise sets up before the crowds arrive. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/fueltruckgo_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/fueltruckgo_medium.jpg" alt="Downtown St. Petersburg sleeps silently on Sunday morning&#8212except for the crews preparing for the race. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" title="Downtown St. Petersburg sleeps silently on Sunday morning&#8212except for the crews preparing for the race. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102416"/></a>
Downtown St. Petersburg sleeps silently on Sunday morning—except for the crews preparing for the race. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/laptopps_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/laptopps_medium.jpg" alt="Laptops are as important as wrenches when running a racing team. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" title="Laptops are as important as wrenches when running a racing team. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102417"/></a>
Laptops are as important as wrenches when running a racing team. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/tiretech_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/tiretech_medium.jpg" alt="A tire technician prepares tires for the final IndyCar practice session Sunday morning.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" title="A tire technician prepares tires for the final IndyCar practice session Sunday morning.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102418"/></a>
A tire technician prepares tires for the final IndyCar practice session Sunday morning.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/jumbotronGo_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/jumbotronGo_medium.jpg" alt="Giant TV screens around the track keep fans apprised of the action in different locations. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" title="Giant TV screens around the track keep fans apprised of the action in different locations. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102419"/></a>
Giant TV screens around the track keep fans apprised of the action in different locations. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/raintiresKV_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/raintiresKV_medium.jpg" alt="A crewman in the KV Racing pits lays out rain tires in case the weather turns ugly.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" title="A crewman in the KV Racing pits lays out rain tires in case the weather turns ugly.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102420"/></a>
A crewman in the KV Racing pits lays out rain tires in case the weather turns ugly.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/firetech_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/firetech_medium.jpg" alt="Firestone technicians track the performance of their products on the track.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" title="Firestone technicians track the performance of their products on the track.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102421"/></a>
Firestone technicians track the performance of their products on the track.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/DaliGo_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/DaliGo_medium.jpg" alt="The track runs right by the new Salvador Dali museum.  (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" title="The track runs right by the new Salvador Dali museum.  (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102422"/></a>
The track runs right by the new Salvador Dali museum.  (James Fish/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/BelltowerSM_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/BelltowerSM_medium.jpg" alt="Some of St. Petersburg's classical architecture looks down on the track. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" title="Some of St. Petersburg's classical architecture looks down on the track. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102423"/></a>
Some of St. Petersburg's classical architecture looks down on the track. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/krmaenJorda_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/krmaenJorda_medium.jpg" alt="Indy Lights driver Carmen Jorda signs a photo for a young fan.  (Mark Zou/the Epoch Times)" title="Indy Lights driver Carmen Jorda signs a photo for a young fan.  (Mark Zou/the Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102424"/></a>
Indy Lights driver Carmen Jorda signs a photo for a young fan.  (Mark Zou/the Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/JamesHichcliffesigns_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/JamesHichcliffesigns_medium.jpg" alt="James Hinchcliffe, who won the Indy Lights pole, signs autographs. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" title="James Hinchcliffe, who won the Indy Lights pole, signs autographs. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102425"/></a>
James Hinchcliffe, who won the Indy Lights pole, signs autographs. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/tatiana_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/tatiana_medium.jpg" alt="Sixteen-year-old Star Mazda driver Tatiana Calderon signs autographs.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" title="Sixteen-year-old Star Mazda driver Tatiana Calderon signs autographs.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102426"/></a>
Sixteen-year-old Star Mazda driver Tatiana Calderon signs autographs.  (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/upcoming_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/upcoming_medium.jpg" alt="Up-and-coming drivers meet up-and-coming fans. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" title="Up-and-coming drivers meet up-and-coming fans. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102427"/></a>
Up-and-coming drivers meet up-and-coming fans. (Mark Zou/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/FerrisGo_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/FerrisGo_medium.jpg" alt="The lights on the Ferris wheel are the only motion, just before sunrise in downtown St. Pete.  (James Fish/The Epoch Times.)" title="The lights on the Ferris wheel are the only motion, just before sunrise in downtown St. Pete.  (James Fish/The Epoch Times.)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102428"/></a>
The lights on the Ferris wheel are the only motion, just before sunrise in downtown St. Pete.  (James Fish/The Epoch Times.)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/youngfan_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/youngfan_medium-313x450.jpg" alt="A young fan enjoys the race with his mother. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" title="A young fan enjoys the race with his mother. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102429"/></a>
A young fan enjoys the race with his mother. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/Harlley_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/Harlley_medium.jpg" alt="A local custom motorcycle shop displays its wares. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" title="A local custom motorcycle shop displays its wares. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-102430"/></a>
A local custom motorcycle shop displays its wares. (James Fish/The Epoch Times)