Photos: Looking back at the Grand Prix of Long Beach

Formula One drivers Mario Andretti, left, and Clay Regazzoni of Switzerland lead the field through the streets of Long Beach, Calif., during the early laps of the Long Beach Grand Prix, in this April, 3, 1977, file photo.The city closed its downtown streets for the first time in 1975 to host a street race that became one of the most prestigious events in (AP Photo/File)

The Long Beach skyline at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Gilles Villeneuve, collides with Clay Regazzoni at turn 10 during the 1978 Grand Prix of Long Beach. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Entertainment during the Grand Prix of Long Beach, 2008. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

On the course at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, 2008. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Los Angeles Dodger’s manager Tommy Lasorda joins in the fun at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

In the Marlboro paddock at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, 2000. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Changing tires at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, 2000. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

‘Dyno’ Don Simons and George Lucas at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, 2000. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Grand Prix of Long Beach drivers on the course, 2022. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Grand Prix of Long Beach fans check out the paddock,1997. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Grand Prix of Long Beach Pro/Celebrity celebration. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Grand Prix of Long Beach fans in their boats at the marina,1996. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Grand Prix of Long Beach driver on the course,1996. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

1996 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach – Race Results ; 1. Jimmy Vasser ; 2. Parker Johnstone ; 3. Al Unser Jr. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

A pace car enters the track,1996-97. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Drivers and fans at the Marlboro paddock,1996. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Long Beach Grand Prix fans look at food options,1996. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

Long Beach Grand Prix fans in the stands and along the fence,1996. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach)

04-10-10- Formula Drift driver Vaughn Gittin Jr., right, rounds a corner against Fredric Aasbo, left, during the Formula Drift season opener on the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach street course. Gittin finished first.. .Stephen Carr / Press-Telegram

LONG BEACH — 04/10/2005 — ©DAILY BREEZE PHOTO: SCOTT VARLEY — 31st Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. A parachutist floats down to the front straightaway on the circuit during pre-race festivities Sunday.

04-15-10- A rider jumps over a large crowd during the Motocross Freestyle show at the “Tecate “Thunder Thursday on Pine. ” The event took place on Pine Avenue between First and Fourth streets and was presented by the Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA), in collaboration with the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. It also featured stunt shows, live bands and car show.. .Stephen Carr / Press-Telegram

Andrea de Cesaris (1959 – 2014) from Italy drives the #8 Marlboro McLaren International McLaren M29F Ford Cosworth DFV V8 during practice for the Formula One United States Grand Prix West on 14th March 1981 at the Long Beach street circuit in Long Beach, California, United States. (Photo by Don Morley/Allsport/Getty Images)

Alan Jones of Australia climbs aboard the #27 Albilad-Williams Racing Team Williams FW07B Ford Cosworth DFV V8 as team mate Carlos Reutemann is wheeled into position during practice for the United States Grand Prix West on 29th March 1980 at the Long Beach street circuit in Long Beach, California, United States. (Photo by Steve Powell/Getty Images

04-18-10- IndyCars on the track during the 36th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Sunday April 18, 2010. Ryan Hunter-Reay finished first, Justin Wilson second and Will Power third…Stephen Carr / Press-Telegram

Hiro Matsushita of Japan drives the #7 Dick Simon Racing Lola T9100 Cosworth during the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) 1991 PPG Indy Car World Series Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach race on 14 April 1991 at the Streets of Long Beach course, Long Beach, California, United States. (Photo by Mike Powell/Allsport/Getty Images)

John Andretti (USA) in action at the 1992 Long Beach Grand Prix.

5 Apr 1998: General view of the Long Beach Grand Prix in Long Beach, California.

1982: Niki Lauda of Austria and Keke Rosberg of Finland stand in the back of a truck during a lap of honour after the United States Grand Prix West at the Long Beach circuit in California, USA. Lauda finished in first place and Rosberg in second. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

041709- Indy Driver Raphael Matos is helped off the track by trackside workers after he spun out in turn 10 during practice at the 35th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Friday April 17, 2009. ..Stephen Carr/ Press-Telegram .

Stephen South drives the #8 Marlboro Team McLaren Ford M29C out of the pit lane during practice for the United States Grand Prix West on 29 March 1980 at Long Beach street circuit in Long Beach, California, United States. (Photo by Steve Powell/Getty Images)

LONG BEACH — 04/10/2005 — ©DAILY BREEZE PHOTO: SCOTT VARLEY — 31st Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Winners were: Sebastien Bourdais – 1st; Paul Tracy – 2nd; Bruno Junqueira – 3rd. Safety crews salute the Champ Car racers as they take a warm-up lap before the green flag started the race.

18 Apr 1999: Jeff Beck poses with Tony Kanaan during the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, part of the Fed Ex Championship Series in Long Beach, California. Mandatory Credit: Jon Ferrey /Allsport

4/11/97 Long Beach, Ca Wyland who painted the Long Beach Arena at the Long Beach Celebrity Grand Prix.

17 APR 1994: AL UNSER JR. WAVES TO THE CROWD FROM THE WINNERS STAND FOLLOWING HIS VICTORY OVER NIGEL MANSELL AND Robby Gordon IN THE 1994 LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello/ALLSPORT

4 Apr 1998: Max Papis of Italy in action during the Long Beach Grand Prix in Long Beach, California. Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport

13 Apr 1997: Carl Haas and Paul Newman watch the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in Long Beach, California. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport

Patrick Tambay drives the #8 Marlboro Team Mclaren Ford M26 during the United States Grand Prix West on 2 April 1978 at Long Beach street circuit in Long Beach, California, United States. (Photo by Tony Duffy/Getty Images)

Canadian Paul Tracy takes the checkered flag to win the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif., Sunday, April 13, 2003. The win is Tracy’s third in as many CART Series races this season. (AP Photo/Will Lester)

14 Apr 1996: Aerial view of the circuit at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in Long Beach, California. Mandatory Credit: Stuart Powell /Allsport

Adrian Fernandez of Mexico drives the #32 Tecate Tasman Motorsports Lola T96/00 Honda during the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) 1996 PPG Indy Car World Series IndyCar Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach race on 14 April 1996 at the Streets of Long Beach course, Long Beach, California, United States. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Allsport//Getty Images)

Niki Lauda, left, with teammate and race winner John Watson, both of Team McLaren, at the Long Beach Toyota Grand Prix on March 27,1983. (AP Photo/stf)

Actor Frankie Muniz, left, gestures along with Rhys Millen during their victory lap after winning their divisions in the Pro-Celebrity race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Saturday, April 9, 2005, in Long Beach, Calif. Muniz won the race for the celebrities and Millen won the race for pros. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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LONG BEACH: Juan Montoya of the Target Honda team powers along the 2nd and third place finishers take a final tour to say thanks to the fans in the 25th running of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.