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Council approves Firestone Grand Prix race days resolution; organizers tout economic and media benefits
Summary
City council unanimously approved a resolution establishing race days for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Organizers and administration highlighted economic impact (studies cited at roughly $61 million) and compressed set-up/dismantle timelines.
The City of St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing race days for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the NTT IndyCar season opener, during the meeting.
Council action: Councilmember Brandy Gabbard moved approval; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The clerk announced the motion to approve agenda item F2A "passes unanimously." The resolution authorizes use of city streets for the race and associated event operations as reflected in the…
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