Arriving early and staying late, racing fans, young and old, enjoyed a day of thrills and great weather on Friday, April 19.
Day 1 of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach saw thousands of people enjoying the city’s biggest annual party. There were practices and qualifying. There was plenty of food and drinks. There was a simulated racing tournament.
And that’s just some of the entertainment that went on in downtown Long Beach — and there’s even more to come on Saturday and Sunday.
But before Day 2 really starts rocking, let’s take a look at some photos from Day 1.
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Théo Pourchaire, the current F2 Champion, races through the hairpin onto Shoreline Drive during his first time ever driving an IndyCar during the opening practice session for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Race fans crowd the fence line for a better view during Stadium Super Trucks practice at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Race fans crowd the garage area as IndyCar’s are brought off the track following the first practice session in during Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
IMSA Grand Touring Prototype driver Tijmen van der Helm makes the turn onto to Shoreline Drive during the opening practice session for the IMSA SportsCar Grand Prix of Long Beach in Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal races through the hairpin during the first IndyCar practice session for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Race fans walk through the vendor midway during the Historic Indy Car Challenge practice at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
IMSA Grand Touring Prototype driver Ricky Taylor races down Shoreline Drive during the opening practice session for the IMSA SportsCar Grand Prix of Long Beach in Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
David Bernstein and Matt Brabham land a jump on Shoreline Drive during Stadium Super Trucks practice at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Colton Herta drives his IndyCar during a practice session on Friday ahead of this weekend’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Herta won the race in 2021. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach kicked off on Friday April 19, 2024. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach kicked off on Friday April 19, 2024. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach kicked off on Friday April 19, 2024. A large crowd turned out for afternoon practice sessions. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach kicked off on Friday April 19, 2024. A young race fan takes in a practice session. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach kicked off on Friday April 19, 2024. The Long Beach Area gave future drivers a chance to practice. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach kicked off on Friday April 19, 2024. The fan favorite Super Stadium Trucks put on a show in Friday practice. Myles Cheek in truck 957 comes off the jump into turn 10 with Max Gordon driving the 77 behind.(Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The action is loud and captivating for this youngster early Friday, Apr. 19, 2024, at the Long Beach Grand Prix. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Visitors check out a custom wrapped Honda in the Lifestyle Expo early Friday, Apr. 19, 2024, at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Nancy Rosehill of Denver gets some racing pointers from her grandson, Luke, 3, on Friday, Apr. 19, 2024, at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Chouest Povoledo Racing team members prep a vehicle for the GT America series on Friday, Apr. 19, 2024, at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Berlin Barron, 3, visits the Lifestyle Expo early Friday, Apr. 19, 2024, at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Super Drift practice on day 1 of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Super Drift practice on day 1 of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Guests can’t resist touching this Acura on display in the Lifestyle Expo on day 1 of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. Miami-based artist, HOXXOH created an immersive gallery experience at the Acura House of Energy at SCOPE. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A sportscar heads into a turn during the IMSA practice on day 1 of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Berlin Barron, 3, from Long Beach races a car in the Fun Zone at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April, 19, 2024. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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