LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 3, 2010) -- The new Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Vista Club, located high atop the roof of the 17-story Hyatt Regency Hotel, is the hottest new hospitality location from which to watch America’s #1 street race, April 16-18!

The Vista Club boasts an incomparable panoramic view of the front straightaway and turns 1 through 6 … a view that also includes much of Long Beach’s famous shoreline and the ocean!

In addition to the unparalleled view, the Vista Club includes, among its many amenities:

• Continental breakfast, buffet lunch and beer/wine/soft drinks Sat. and Sun.,

• IZOD IndyCar Series Paddock access,

• HDTV monitors,

• Indoor restroom facilities,

• Souvenir program,

• Two (Sat. and/or Sun.) parking passes per 10 tickets purchased.

“The new Vista Club provides a truly unique perspective of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach experience,” said Jim Michaelian, President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach.  “It’s a dynamic way to enjoy not just all the racing action, but the overall ambience of the race and the City of Long Beach, as well.”

Individual Vista Club reservations are $425 for all three days, $225 (Fri. and Sat.) and $250 (Sun. only).

For reservations or further information about the Vista Club and other race weekend hospitality options, contact Martin Bannon at (562) 490-4530 or mbannon@gpalb.com.

The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach will scorch the downtown Long Beach streets with continuous action from six racing series. In addition to the IZOD IndyCar Series, the weekend will include team drifting, Firestone Indy Lights, SCCA Pro World Challenge and two fan favorites on Saturday, April 17:  the sports cars of the Tequila Patrón American Le Mans Series at Long Beach and the 34^th Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, with film star Keanu Reeves expected to return as a “pro” and try for a second straight win.

Tickets for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach start at $25 and can be purchased from the Grand Prix ticket office by calling toll-free at (888) 82-SPEED, Ticketmaster or by visiting www.gplb.com. Children 12 and under admitted FREE. A handy ticket brochure – which includes circuit map, grandstand and parking locations, ticket prices and order form – can be obtained by calling the ticket hotline. Pre-paid parking packages are also available when ordering through the Grand Prix Ticket Office. Handicapped seating, IndyCar Paddock passes, Super Photo tickets and a variety of hospitality club packages are also available.