Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
When:  March 23 - 25, 2012

Where:  St. Petersburg, FL

What:  High-horsepower, adrenalin-pumping, Grand Prix racing among the streets of St. Petersburg.   The 1.8 mile course runs along the waterfront district and downtown St. Petersburg with 14 winding turns passing Pioneer Park, Salvador Dali Museum, Progress Energy Center for the Arts and onto the runways of Albert Whitted Airport!

The event in its eighth year will feature 10 races and several qualifying and practice series over the 3 days from Friday through Sunday.  See superstar drivers and promising young talent in fierce competition in this IZOD IndyCar series.

More info:  http://gpstpete.com/  or 1-877-283-5385.

Monster Jam

Each year in January or February, the monster trucks converge on Raymond James Stadium and run races around and over cars and trucks to the delight of many fans young and old alike.

Theme Parks and Amusement Parks

Florida is definitely the home of theme parks and amusement parks with Orlando being host to such attractions as Disney - Magic Kingdom where fantasy comes alive. SeaWorld where you are invited to join the undersea world. Busch Gardens and Lowry Park Zoo where you can see animals from all over the world. Lion Country Safari where you can drive amongst the lions, rhinos, giraffes, etc in your own car. Discovery Cove where you can swim with the magnificent dolphins. You can ride roller coasters to your hearts content at the many amusement parks.

You can indulge your wild side if you dare.

Daytona 500

February

This prestigious 500 mile race kicks off NASCAR's Sprint Cup season with forty-three of the finest stock car drivers competing to take the checkered flag. Speedweek at Daytona also kicks off the season for the NASCAR's Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series. This superspeedway track is two and one half miles long and is one of NASCAR's most exciting tracks. The Gatorade Duels and a 24 hour race are also held during this time. Many NASCAR fans stay in campers on the infield for the duration of Speedweek.

Coke Zero 400

July

This race is NASCAR's favorite night race. This 400 mile race is usually held the weekend closest to Fourth of July. The fireworks on the track are followed with an awesome display of fireworks in the air.

View the original article here

This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.