A Return to the Bayfront
NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series will return to St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2027, sharing the weekend with the NTT IndyCar Series. The race is scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2027, after a successful debut the previous year.
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will take place on Sunday, March 7, 2027, creating a back‑to‑back weekend that pairs the high‑octane trucks with the series’ premier open‑wheel competition.
Layne Riggs captured the inaugural Truck Series victory in 2026, a performance that helped convince series officials to lock the event into the 2027 calendar.
Organizers say the partnership between NASCAR and IndyCar proved to be a win‑win, and they hope to make the St. Petersburg weekend an annual tradition that showcases the diversity of American motorsport.
The double‑header also reflects a broader trend of collaboration among major racing bodies, offering fans a full slate of racing action across multiple divisions in a single weekend.