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Highlights of the 2011 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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The role of the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in the IZOD IndyCar Series Championship:

The winner at St. Petersburg has gone on to win the championship once in the five years of the event (Wheldon, 2005).

In 14 seasons, only four drivers have won the second race of the year and gone on to win the championship. They are: Buddy Lazier (2000, Phoenix); Sam Hornish Jr. (2001, Homestead-Miami); Tony Kanaan (2004, Phoenix); Dario Franchitti (2009, Long Beach).
 

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Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

The 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport.

After the long frontstrecth, there's a tight right-hander into Turn 1 and then a quick left-hand turn. Plenty of drivers have gotten into trouble in these two turns over the years. There are two other long straights with braking zones that afford opportunities to overtake.

 

Race Winners

Dario Franchitti 2011
Will Power 2010
Ryan Briscoe 2009
Graham Rahal 2008
Helio Castroneves 2007
Helio Castroneves 2006
Dan Wheldon 2005