Fans can send military member to opening race

The Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has partnered with Wish for Our Heroes, a national military charity, to implement a program focused on sending thousands of local military members to attend the season-opening IZOD IndyCar Series race March 22-24.

Individuals and businesses can make a tax-deductible donation to the program through three options. Learn more about the program at www.wish4ourheroes.org. Fans may also make a $10 donation by texting 'America' to 20222. For military members interested in receiving free tickets, make the request at www.wish4ourheroes.org.