ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 5, 2018) –Stepp’s Towing Services has been named the official tow and heavy transport provider for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
This family owned business has served west central Florida for over 50 years and operates over 150 towing and vehicle transport units. Stepp’s joins a growing lineup of brands both local and national supporting the March 9-11th event.
Stepp’s Towing Services functions with a motto of “no job too small, no problem too big” and has been providing solutions in road service, provides emergency road service, emergency towing, recoveries and rollovers, and transport services 24 hours a day.
“We’re thrilled to have Stepp’s Towing Services on board as a partner of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. This local company has deep roots in the community and is a perfect fit for our race,” said Kim Green, co-owner, chairman and CEO of Green Savoree Racing Promotions, promoters of the 14th annual race held on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg. “Stepp’s Towing has shown great enthusiasm towards the partnership and is literally helping us build the event from the ground up.”
As the official tow and heavy transport provider, Stepp’s Towing Services is an integral part of the Firestone Grand Prix track build, transforming the streets of downtown St. Petersburg into a temporary race track, and providing tow service on the race track during the event. Stepp’s will have the opportunity to entertain its clients and guests, and showcase a strong brand presence throughout the venue with various assets including trackside and spectator signage displaying its well-respected name.
“We are honored to partner with the visionary team at Green Savoree Racing Promotions. It’s not only been exciting to be a part of building the track for the Firestone Grand Prix and changing the landscape of downtown St. Petersburg for a few days, but also building the friendships with Kim, Kevin and the team at Green Savoree Racing Promotions. We truly look forward to keeping and growing those relationships for many years to come,” said Todd Stepp, president of Stepp’s Towing and Heavy Transport. “My Dad, Jim Stepp, passed away last April. He would have been so thrilled to be part of this. He loved racing, the atmosphere, and the racing culture. I know he would be very proud of our involvement in Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, and we not only as the company that he built, but also as his family are grateful for the opportunity.”
Tickets to the 2018 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg are on sale now at gpstpete.com or by phone at 877-725-8849. Registrations are open for the annual 5K Run presented by MBA benefiting the Police Athletic League on Friday, March 9, 2018, at gpstpete5k.com.
ABOUT STEPP’S TOWING SERVICES
Stepp’s Towing Services provides emergency road service, emergency towing, recoveries and rollovers, and transport services. Its call center is open 24 hours, 365 days a year and an on-call Manager is available to respond to any situation at all times. Stepp’s tow trucks and transport drivers go through intensive training and background checks allowing them to conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner. For any inquiries about Stepp’s Towing please call 800-330-8651 or visit their website steppstowing.com for more information.
ABOUT FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX OF ST PETERSBURG
Entering its 14th year, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is run on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn waterfront circuit that includes a combination of adjacent downtown streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, The Dali Museum and extending onto the runways at Albert Whitted Airport, which overlook the Tampa Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina. Scout.com’s Stadium Journey named the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg as #2 on the list of “Top 100 Stadium Experiences of 2016.” The event is owned and operated by Green Savoree Racing Promotions, which also promotes Honda Indy Toronto (July 13-15, 2018), The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (July 27-29, 2018) and Grand Prix of Portland (August 31-September 2, 2018).
For more information, visit gpstpete.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page at @GPSTPETE or follow the event on Twitter @GPSTPETE and Instagram @GPSTPETE using #FirestoneGP.
