St Pete Grand Prix off to a fast start

Car Speeds by in the IZOD IndyCar Series practice run

The 2011 Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg kicked in to gear this morning on the 1.8 mile 14-turn track carved out of streets of downtown and the runways of Albert Whitted Airport. Today's schedule is packed with practice runs, qualifying races and other entertainment including an airshow

Danica Patrick prepares for her first run of the day

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