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Here's the latest news from the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach!
APR 22
| | Sofronas, Aschenbach Win World Challenge Race
Posted April 22nd, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 21, 2013) – James Sofronas, of Villa Park, Calif., scored an overall and class win in his “hometown” race, taking Round Three of the Pirelli World Challenge at Long Beach Presented by KIA. Lawson Aschenbach, ... |
APR 21
| | Munoz Captures Firestone Indy Lights Race
Posted April 21st, 2013
Polesitter Carlos Munoz led from flag-to-flag to win the Firestone Indy Lights race at Sunday’s 39th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
The win was Munoz’ second this year – he also took the checkered flag at Alabama &nd... |
APR 21
| | Sato Claims First IndyCar Win at Long Beach
Posted April 21st, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 21, 2013) - Takuma Sato became the first driver from Japan to win an Indy car race, prevailing in the 39th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. He was also the first Japanese driver to win at Long Beach, and the first ... |
APR 20
| | Rutledge Wood Wins Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race!
Posted April 20th, 2013
Last Year’s Victor Adam Carolla Triumphs in the Professional Category
LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 20, 2013) — History Channel series “Top Gear USA” and Fox Sports/SPEED racing commentator Rutledge Wood won the 2013 T... |
APR 20
| | Franchitti On Pole for Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Posted April 20th, 2013
Dario Franchitti is the polesitter for Sunday’s IZOD IndyCar Series race, which will take the green flag at 1:45 p.m.
Franchitti reeled off a fast lap of 105.369, a tick ahead of defending series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay’s 10... |
APR 20
| | Graf, Luhr Win Third Straight at Long Beach!
Posted April 20th, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Klaus Graf and Lucas Luhr won for the third straight year at Long Beach as Muscle Milk Pickett Racing cruised to its first victory of the season in the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón on Saturday. G... |
APR 20
| | Powers Wins First-Ever Night Race at Long Beach
Posted April 20th, 2013
Matt Powers won the Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge on Saturday, the first-ever night race in the history of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Powers and his Fatlace/Nitto Tire Nissan S14 outdueled Michael Essa (GSR Autosport/Yokohama T... |
APR 8
| | Allmendinger to Run Long Beach
Posted April 8th, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 8, 2013) -- AJ Allmendinger will pilot the No. 2 Penske Racing Dallara/Chevrolet Indy car in the 39th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 19-21, Penske Racing officials announced over the weekend.
The Los Ga... |
APR 8
| | Chmerkovskiy to Serve As Toyota Pro/Celebrity Grand Marshal
Posted April 8th, 2013
Paul McDonald to Sing National Anthem to Kick Off 37th Annual Charitable Event
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 8, 2013 –“Dancing with the Stars” professional dancer and popular cast member Maksim Chmerkovskiy will bring his ballroo... |
APR 4
| | Medal of Honor Winner Dakota Meyer to be Sunday Grand Marshal
Posted April 4th, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 4, 2013) – Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer will serve as Grand Marshal for the 39th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 21, saying the most famous words in auto racing – “Driver... |
MAR 27
| | UPDATED: Toyota Pro/Celebrity Field!
Posted March 27th, 2013
Jesse Metcalfe, Wanda Sykes and Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyerto Compete on the Track for Charity
TORRANCE, Calif., March 14, 2013 –The red carpet and race cars are ready as Toyota announced today the participants from film, television... |
MAR 24
| | Hinchcliffe Scores First Win in St. Petersburg
Posted March 24th, 2013
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 24, 2013) - Drama punctuated the Honda Indy Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series season opener.
The reigning IZOD IndyCar Series champion opened the season in 18th place. The Verizon P1 Award w... |
MAR 12
| | Grand Prix Foundation Builds Excitement!
Posted March 12th, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 12, 2013) -- The Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach will stage two events leading up to the 39th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach: the Toyota Grand Prix Charity Golf Tournament at a new and challenging site –... |
MAR 7
| | Committee of 300 Kickoff Party, Paddock Club Set
Posted March 7th, 2013
Annual Grand Prix Kickoff Party Set For Thurs., March 14 at Rock Bottom Brewery
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 7, 2013) – Among its many activities over race weekend, the all-volunteer Committee of 300 hosts the popular Paddock Club, race-wee... |
MAR 4
| | Paul Tracy, Adrian Fernandez To Motorsports Walk of Fame
Posted March 4th, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 4, 2013) -- Two of the most popular drivers to ever turn a wheel at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach – Paul Tracy and Adrian Fernandez – will be inducted into the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame on Thur... |
MAR 1
| | Entry List Announced for Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge
Posted March 1st, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. – March 1, 2013 – Formula DRIFT has announced the driver roster for the Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge on April 19-20, part of the annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend. Sixteen drivers and two alternat... |
FEB 26
| | Family Fun Zone Part of the Grand Prix Experience!
Posted February 26th, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 26, 2013) -- The April 19-21 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach has just the ticket for families who might need a between-races break: the Family Fun Zone in the free Lifestyle Expo.
The Family Fun Zone will be packed wit... |
FEB 25
| | VIP Clubs Are The Best Seats In The House!
Posted February 25th, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2013) -- Getting VIP access to most major sports event in Southern California generally means being or knowing someone who is “in.”
Not, however, at the 39th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 19-... |
FEB 19
| | Track Construction Underway!
Posted February 19th, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2013) -- The green flag signaling the start of construction for the 39th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, which will run April 19-21, fell this morning on Shoreline Drive, the famed racing circuit’s front strai... |
FEB 18
| | Motegi Racing to Sponsor Super Drift Challenge!
Posted February 18th, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2013) – Motegi Racing will be the title sponsor of the Super Drift Challenge, the first night race in the 39-year history of the world-famous Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 19-21, race officials announced toda... |
FEB 15
| | SPEED Energy Drink Joins Sponsor Family
Posted February 15th, 2013
Charlotte, N.C. (February 15, 2013) – SPEED Energy Drink is proud to join the festivities at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach as the Official Energy Drink Sponsor with a display in the Lifestyle Expo and will be sampled and sold throughout the... |
FEB 14
| | Robby Gordon's Stadium SUPER Trucks to Run Exhibition on Sunday!
Posted February 14th, 2013
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 14, 2013) – Since 1975, America’s version of the Monaco Grand Prix - the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach - has seen legendary drivers in Formula 1, CART/Champ Car and IndyCar create some of the greatest moments in ... |
FEB 7
| | Scion FR-S to be Featured in Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race
Posted February 7th, 2013
Toyota Motorsports and Scion announced today that the Scion FR-S sports coupe will be the official vehicle of the 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. This first Pro/Celebrity race-ready vehicle is making its debut at the Chicago Auto Show.
The Toyota P... |
DEC 10
| | Gift Certificates Available!
Posted December 10th, 2012
Give the gift of speed to that “hard-to-buy-for” friend or family member! When you buy Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach admission tickets, IZOD IndyCar Paddock Passes or other items as a gift, you can get an official gift certificate so you ... |
DEC 5
| | Inaugural Super Drift Challenge To Run At Night!
Posted December 5th, 2012
Invitation-Only Formula DRIFT Event to Become Grand Prix’s First Night Race
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2012) – For the first time in its 39 years, the world-famous Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 19-21, 2013, will offer night... |
OCT 18
| | 2013 ALMS Schedule Announced; Long Beach Second Race of Season
Posted October 18th, 2012
BRASELTON, Ga. - The 2013 American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón race schedule is a compelling, 10-round slate, featuring a unique joint weekend with the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series at Road America and what’s being t... |
OCT 12
| | Pirelli World Challenge Announces 2013 Schedule
Posted October 12th, 2012
TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 12, 2012) - WC Vision today announced seven of the 10 venues that will make up the 2013 Pirelli World Challenge® Championships campaign. The 2013 season will mark the 24th-consecutive year of one of North America’s top prof... |
OCT 1
| | Long Beach is Third Race on 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series Calendar
Posted October 1st, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012)– Nineteen races over 16 event weekends highlight the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series schedule announced today.
The expanded schedule includes the return of Indy car racing to Pocono Raceway and the streets of Ho... |
SEP 16
| | Hunter-Reay Wins IZOD IndyCar Championship!
Posted September 16th, 2012
FONTANA, Calif. -- The IZOD IndyCar Series championship was Will Power's to lose entering the MAVTV 500 INDYCAR World Championships at Auto Club Speedway. After Lap 55, it became Ryan Hunter-Reay's to win.
For the third consecutive yea... |
APR 20
| | Grand Prix Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
Posted April 20th, 2012
LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 20, 2012) – Winners of the Robert E. Leslie Scholarship Program given annually by the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach were announced by the charitable organization on Friday.
Open to seniors at Long Beach&rs... |
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