Racing is one of the biggest sporting attractions today. Nascar, Formula One, IndyCar, they’re all varieties of auto racing in the US One of the biggest events is coming to Florida and it’s the Firestone Grand Prix! Racers from around the world will be coming to compete in various races, from the IndyCar main race, through the IndyCar light and Stadium Super Trucks. It’s a week-long event not to be missed!

A little history about the Grand Prix. It has taken place off and on throughout the years starting in the early 1990s. At the time, it was only a one or two race event, but it grew slowly over time. It was initially discontinued due to noise complaints, but would return a couple of years later. It has done very well since 2003 and has been televised on ESPN, ESPN2, Versus, NBC, and several other stations. It has had a few sponsors, the most recent being Honda, but Firestone has stepped in this year to ensure the race continues.

There will be all kinds of fun races during the event. The aforementioned Stadium Super Trucks pits high-powered off-road trucks against each other in super-tight jumps, crossovers, and turns. The Pirelli World Challenge uses GT class cars like Corvettes, GT-R, Audi R8 and more! And of course there is the main event, the IndyCar Series. It is the leading open wheel race in both the US and Canada. Use short oval tracks, highway loops, and temporary street tracks. Truly one of the varied and enjoyable racing institutions.

The fun is not alone on the track, either! There will be possibilities for autographs and photographs of the drivers. There will be Beer Gardens, interactive games and racing exhibits, and some live music to boot! It’s not just what you do when you watch the race, but where you do it from. Viewing packages of all kinds are currently on offer! If you have an office full of racing enthusiasts, you will want to purchase the Pit Lane Suite. Overlooking the last corner, it seats 40 people and you can rent it for three full days of racing fun. It comes with souvenir programs and a customizable catering menu. If you prefer a more aerial view, they also offer the Rooftop Hospitality Chalets. These have capacity for 50 people and are located in the parking lot of the Mahaffey Theater. You can dine while watching the IndyCar Paddock and you can watch the races from a grandstand! Lastly, they also offer space for yachts. You can dock at the stub and cash in on a great vantage point and fantastic deals. You can also just sit next to the track or join the VIP club. There are several seating and viewing options!

Regardless of whether you want to bring multiple friends or co-workers, watch it from the air, land, or even the sea. The Firestone Grand Prix is ​​a racing event you don’t want to miss! Be sure to check the website for all prices, events, runners, and dates. Start your engines!