Rococo Steak named a new partner of Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
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Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is proud to announce a new partnership with Rococo Steak for the upcoming event set for March 8-10. The restaurant, located at 655 Second Ave. S., in downtown St. Petersburg, is the official steak restaurant and the official credential center during the race weekend.
“We are very fortunate that this world-class event is right in our backyard and we are grateful to be a part of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. We are excited to serve the incoming race fans, teams and guests to showcase our innovative menu, exceptional wine list and crafted cocktails," says Lee Karlins, president of Caledon Concepts, the boutique restaurant company that includes Rococo Steak and other local favorites.
As part of the partnership, the official IndyCar street-legal, two-seater vehicle will offer rides to Rococo Steak’s guests and customers on an upcoming evening. During the race weekend, the Oakville Room located in the upstairs area of Rococo Steak will serve as the credential center location for workers, media and team personnel participating in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg to pick up their event passes.
"We are proud to have Rococo Steak join as a partner. Rococo provides a convenient location near the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg track to host our credential center with free short-term parking," said Kim Green, co-owner, chairman and CEO of Green Savoree Racing Promotions, organizers of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. “Our guests attending the race should try the great steaks, seafood and other array of selections on the menu. It’s an incredible culinary experience just five blocks away from the event."
Tickets to the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg are on sale now at gpstpete.com or by phone at 888-476-4479. Registrations are open for the 7th Annual Modern Business Associates 5K Run on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Track benefiting the Police Athletic League set for March 8, 2019, at gpstpete5k.com.