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St. Petersburg Turn 3 reconfigured
Turn 3 of the 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit for the 2017 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been reconfigured, IndyCar announced. The corner has been a fast, sweeping right-hand turn in recent years, but IndyCar officials, in conjunction with Green Savoree Racing Promotions, decided to make modifications after several cars competing in Thursday's support series practices crested a bump and lost control in the ensuing depression. Approximately 180 feet of wall on the drivers' left side has been moved back almost 40 feet. On the right side, curbing has been installed, which changes the apex and makes the corner a slower, traditional braking area. The alterations, viewed...
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