Here are 5 more facts to celebrate 50 years of the Grand Prix of Long Beach
The 50th anniversary of the Grand Prix of Long Beach is just around the corner — and to celebrate the milestone, we’re presenting readers with 50 fun facts about Southern California’s 200-mph beach party over the next week.
On Sunday, we presented the first 15 facts. Today, it’s time for fun facts Nos. 16 to 20.
We’ll publish five more facts each day through the final day of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 13
Now, let’s get to it.
No. 16
Formula One cars and the Queen Mary at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)
The Grand Prix of Long Beach is the longest-running major street race in North America.
No. 17
Jim Michaelian, president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association, helps unveil Ryan Hunter-Reay’s newly installed medallion on the Motorsports Walk of Fame on Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023, in downtown Long Beach. Hunter-Reay was unable to attend the induction ceremony due to travel issues. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
The Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame was created in 2006.
No. 18
Toyota was the Grand Prix’s title sponsor from 1980 to 2018, among the longest continuously running sports sponsorships in the U.S.
No. 19
Acura became the title sponsor of the Grand Prix in 2019.
No. 20
IndyCar driver Colton Herta and team owner Michael Andretti leave the pits following the first IndyCar practice session for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Michael Andretti had his first (1983) and last (2002) Indy Car wins at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Coming Tuesday
The next five facts, Nos. 21-25, will be posted on Tuesday, April 8.
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