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IndyCar roars into its season opener at St. Petersburg as Alex Palou chases a 4th straight title
Veteran and rookie drivers aim for strong season start on the improved street circuit, with the Grand Prix broadcast live on FOX 13 this Sunday at noon.
- On Saturday, day two wrapped the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete, with the main event Sunday at 12:30 p.m. around Albert Whitted St. Petersburg Municipal Airport, broadcast on FOX 13.
- Rahal, an IndyCar veteran, said 'I've been obviously coming here a long, long time. I don't think I've missed a year since. We're blessed to be here again. It's a great race, a great environment,' reflecting his strong ties to St. Pete.
- Crews will mount and balance about 1,100 Firestone tires over the weekend for the 25 cars competing, each tire carefully fitted, inflated, and balanced within three grams.
- Tens of thousands of fans are expected to attend, and event organizers recommend arriving early with $30 parking at Tropicana Field Lots 6 and 7 plus free shuttle service.
- Drivers aim to use St. Pete results to build momentum, as Rahal, an IndyCar veteran, said, "Momentum is a real thing in our sport.
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