Grand Prix

Newgarden Nabs Elusive Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Victory

April 12, 2022 Anne Proffit 0

Chevrolet and Team Penske continued their mastery of the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES this weekend during the 47th annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach podium, Grand Prix, Anne Proffit

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Contract Extended Until 2028

January 6, 2022 Anne Proffit 0

The longest running motorsports event held on city streets will continue through the 2028 season, as the Long Beach city council unanimously approved hosting the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach during its first meeting of 2022, held January 4th.

Acura Grand Prix Media Day Takes Over Long Beach Circuit

September 15, 2021 Anne Proffit 0

It almost felt “normal”. On Tuesday, September 14th, management of the 46th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach held their media preview day on the 1.97-mile 11-corner street circuit that abuts the Pacific Ocean.

Carlos Reutemann Has Died

July 9, 2021 Anne Proffit 0

While F1 superstardom was always just out of reach, Carlos Reutemann will be mourned by the international racing community.

Long Beach Race Week is More than the GP

April 18, 2019 Anne Proffit 0

The racing on the streets of Long Beach might have been a bit on the bland side, but a couple of events leading up to what became a processional showed the reason why the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is looked forward to by all participants involved.

45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach an Alexander Rossi Sweep

April 17, 2019 Anne Proffit 0

The 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach was more than a collection of racing events – as seems customary, it was a “happening” of the highest order.

Acura Is New Grand Prix of Long Beach Sponsor

February 7, 2019 Anne Proffit 0

For 39 years, Grand Prix Association of Long Beach president and CEO Jim Michaelian had a partner that he could depend on to sponsor the Grand Prix. When Toyota moved its headquarters to Plano, Texas, the writing was on the wall as first, the company removed its popular Pro/Celebrity race and then its overall sponsorship.