For Immediate Release

February 25th, 2026

Leave the Driving to the Pros: Take PSTA to the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is once again partnering with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg to bring more transportation options to attend this high-octane event.

PSTA’s SunRunner, the region’s first-of-its-kind Bus Rapid Transit service and official public transportation choice for the event, offers convenient and easy transportation to and from the event with stations near the nonstop racing action—the SunRunner Station on 1st Ave N & 1st Street provides easy access to the race as well as 6th Avenue S and 3rd Street S.

A graphic that reads "Leave the Driving to the Pros! Ride the SunRunner to the Grand Prix. February 27th to March 1st. Albert Whitted Airport 200 1st St SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701"

Discounted fares will be available for Firestone Grand Prix attendees on all PSTA fixed-route services. Type in the code “CREW” in the Flamingo Fares App for $2 off a 1-Day Group Pass (up to 4 people).

  1. To get this lightning of a deal, first create your account in the App.
  2. Select “Add Passes”
  3. Choose “PSTA”
  4. Use the following promo code at checkout:
    • “CREW” for $2 off a 1-Day Group Pass, it will be available from 2/27/2026 to 3/1/2026.
    • Codes are case-sensitive

For more information, visit psta.net/grandprix

To get your tickets, visit: www.gpstpete.com

Stephanie Weaver

Communications & Public Relations Manager

C: (727) 249-6542

E: sweaver@psta.net

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ABOUT PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Since 1903, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has served as the premier public transit provider for Pinellas County, Florida’s most densely populated county. The SunRunner, Tampa Bay’s first-ever Bus Rapid Transit service, provides a reliable, car-free option from downtown St. Pete and St. Pete Beach. With 41 fixed-route bus routes, two express routes to downtown Tampa, the Suncoast Beach trolley, Jolley Trolley and Looper and their paratransit service Access, PSTA provides 10.7 million rides annually. For more information about PSTA, visit www.psta.net