2015 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg dates set

Organizers of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg announced that the 2015 event will be held March 27-29.

"Announcing our dates a year in advance will allow our patrons, local businesses, events and the community to plan ahead, and will better facilitate future planning for those interested participating in or around the event," said Tim Ramsberger, President of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

"The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has become an important staple of the Verizon IndyCar Series schedule and we're happy to announce our 2015 dates so far in advance of the event," said Mark Miles, CEO of Hulman & Company, parent company of INDYCAR. "INDYCAR is thankful for the support from Firestone, the City of St. Petersburg, the race promoters and their respective staffs for continuing to make this event a success. We have established a strong history in St. Pete of thrilling racing and entertaining events and we look forward to that continuing into the future."

Tickets for the 2015 event will go on sale in the fall.