|
Toyota Motor Sales, USA
 In its 34th year of Grand Prix sponsorship, Toyota has become one of the largest sponsors in all of motorsports, as well as one of the most successful programs in U. S. racing.
Toyota Motorsports
 Now among the largest supporters of motorsports in the U.S., both competitively and through sponsorships, Toyota seeks new challenges - and, hopefully, new triumphs - on a variety of fronts in the new millennium. Toyota Racing Development (TRD), based in Costa Mesa, plays a major role in developing and building racing engines. Toyota continues to compete in off-road racing, NASCAR and, of course, remains title sponsor of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, where its U.S. motorsports involvement began over 30 years ago!
American Racing Custom Wheels
 Founded in 1956 manufacturing magnesium and aluminum racing wheels, American Racing is one of the world’s largest aftermarket wheel manufacturers and distributors. Owned today by Wheel Pros, American Racing products are sold worldwide and through a U.S. network of more than 25,000 authorized dealers. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, American Racing is a wheel industry leader in craftsmanship, engineering, innovation and performance. Find out more at www.americanracing.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/americanracingwheels.
Banana Boat
Banana Boat is executing a race weekend sampling and educational program part of its partnership with Target Race Team and drivers Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti. Banana Boat wants to show support for the activities they know their fans enjoy and to help them stay protected from sun damage during the long hours of race weekend, and will have four tents set up around the track with activities that represent and demonstrate how Banana Boat sunscreen protects users through many different elements. Guests of all ages can partake in the free activities to win prizes such as lanyards, koozies, and hats and can receive free sunscreen product samples and coupons redeemable at Target. Banana Boat® Sport Performance® Sunscreen SPF 30 Lotion provides water-resistant protection. Our advanced technology helps prevent sunburn and skin damage while the Active Dry Protect™ formula delivers quick absorption and no greasy feel.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
 It’s casual, it’s fun, and it’s for the entire family! Enjoy “Stuffed Shrimp, Shrimp Po’boy, Peel ‘n’ Eat Shrimp, ....” But it’s not just about shrimp. There’s Mahi Mahi, Bone-In Rib Eye Steaks, Hamburgers, Cold Beer, and incredible Specialty Cocktails! Down home cookin’ with a down home warmth, just the way Forrest and Bubba would have done it!
California Pizza Kitchen
 California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is the Official Pizza of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. CPK is a leader in authentic California-style cuisine with a recognized consumer brand and an established, loyal customer base. Of the chain's over 250 restaurants, over 200 are company-owned and nearly 50 operate under franchise or license agreements.
The CPK on Pine Ave. affords race fans the opportunity to dine on our patio while watching the race cars as they travel between Turns 7 and 8 on the racecourse!
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southern California
 The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southern California is honored to have yet another opportunity to partner with the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and the City of Long Beach. Our local bottling company has had a long and good relationship with both. We continue to expand our beverage offerings and are committed to offering the right product in the right package at the right place in the right way for every consumer. We're excited to be featuring our brands NOS, the official energy drink of Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach; Coca-Cola Zero; one of our newest brands, FUZE, as well as Dasani water and Powerade. With the most-recognized trademark in the world, Coca-Cola sports a long list of associated products, including four of the world’s top 5 soft drink brands—Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite.
Firestone
 Firestone Tires -- the Official Tire of the 38th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach -- is making a comeback on the city’s streets April 13-15, the site of the legendary brand’s official return to the American open wheel racing scene 20 years ago.
Gehl
 The "Official Construction Equipment Supplier" of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Gehl Company has been on duty building the entire circuit on Long Beach's streets for 20 straight years. Gehl equipment will also be used to remove crashed and disabled race cars from the track. Gehl also supplies its Dynalift telescopic handlers to other road racing tracks on the motorsports calendar.
Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center
 As the official hotel for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center will serve as the credential office and also host many official events during race weekend. The hotel's international ambience, the friendliness of its staff and first-class accommodations will make anyone's visit a memorable experience.
King Taco
 For over 30 years, King Taco has been recognized as a leader in Mexican Fast Food Service. Its consistency and commitment to provide only the best in authentic Mexican food has allowed the company to expand in Los Angeles County. Quality, service, cleanliness and value are hallmarks for its successful image and reputation, and King Taco returns to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach to satisfy the appetites of fans during race weekend.
Long Beach Convention Visitors & Bureau
 The Long Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official organization for convention and tourism marketing in the Long Beach area. Established in 1982, the LBACVB is a private non-profit organization funded by city hotel bed tax and membership contributions from over 400 area businesses and community organizations. The mission of the Bureau is to contribute to the economic development of the city of Long Beach by selling, marketing and promoting Long Beach as a destination for conventions, meetings, tradeshows and tourism.
Los Angeles Newspaper Group
 With nine daily newspapers serving over 1.5 million readers and websites reaching more than 2.7 million unique visitors a month, the Los Angeles Newspaper Group (LANG) is a division of Media News Group, the nation's fourth largest newspaper company. As premium local content providers and innovators in community journalism, each of the LANG newspapers has a long history of editorial and advertising excellence in the towns and neighborhoods they serve. LANG newspapers include the Los Angeles Daily News, Long Beach Press-Telegram, Torrance Daily Breeze, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News, Whittier Daily News, San Bernardino Sun, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and Redlands Daily Facts.
Los Angeles Times
 The Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) businesses and affiliates include the Los Angeles Times, The Envelope, Times Community Newspapers, LA, Hoy and California Community News, and reaches approximately 5.9 million or 44% of all adults in the Southern California marketplace. LATMG is part of Tribune Company, one of the country's leading media companies with businesses in publishing, the Internet and broadcasting.
Mai Tai Bar
 Overlooking gorgeous Rainbow Harbor and the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Mai Tai Bar at The Pike is Long Beach's hottest new venue. Come to relax in the open air patio overlooking the water and enjoy contemporary island music by Long Beach's hippest bands. Sip a cool mai tai and watch the sunset on the harbor as live music heats up the night. The Mai Tai Bar in Long Beach is the place to be and be seen!
McManis Family Vineyards
 As the official wine of the 37th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long beach, we are proud to be a sponsor of such a wonderful event.McManis Family Vineyards started in the fall of 2001 with a Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah. Today we are proud to have nine varietals: Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Sirah, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. All the McManis wines are produced in a very fruit-forward style, with a goal to provide consumers with a wine that will not only go great with foods, but taste great all by themselves. ENJOY!
Motegi Racing
 Through technical partnerships with leading professional racing teams, Motegi Racing Competition and High Performance Tuning wheels are designed and engineered for performance. Motegi Racing is owned by Wheel Pros, one of the largest suppliers of branded custom wheels, performance tires and related accessories for cars, SUVs and light trucks. Find out more at www.motegiracing.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/motegiracing.
Mothers
 Mothers® is proud to be the Official Car Polish Sponsor of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach — the premiere racing event in Southern California. Visitors are invited to come by and see the Mothers® Polish Car Show Corral, or visit us in the Lifestyle Expo. Known worldwide for its premium-grade polishes, waxes and cleaners, Mothers® offers a broad array of car care products under its California Gold®, FX, Reflections®, PowerBall® and Marine lines. Go to www.mothers.com for information on all of these products, along with a host of car care tips in the online Mothers® Detail Guide at www.detailguide.com and the Wax Forum at www.waxforum.com.
Patrón
 For the third straight year, Patrón Tequila sponsors the American Le Mans Series race at Long Beach. Patrón Tequila is today the world's number one ultra-premium tequila, available in more than 100 countries across the globe.
Patrón Tequila has been recognized with numerous honors, including the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences "Five Star Diamond" award, Impact Magazine's "Hot Brand of the Year" award, "Company of the Year" honors from the Beverage Forum, "Spirit Brand of the Year" from Market Watch Magazine, inclusion in AdvertisingAge Magazine's "Marketing 50" list, and a Drinks International "Travel Retail Excellence" award.
With its sponsorship, The Patrón Spirits Company will again enhance the Long Beach ambience, particularly with the return of Club Patrón, an in-circuit, high-end stop for adult social entertainment on race weekend. For the second consecutive year, Club Patrón will be located atop the Arena parking structure on the west side, overlooking the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race compound.
Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach is the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade and a trailblazer in innovative goods movement, safety and environmental stewardship. As the second-busiest container seaport in the United States, the Port handles trade valued at $155 billion annually and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs.
The Port welcomes 5,000 vessels a year and serves more than 140 shipping lines with connections to 217 seaports around the world. Founded in 1911, the Port began its second century of service with a $4.5 billion capital improvements program, the largest in the nation. It is building some of the most modern, efficient and sustainable marine facilities in the world.
Reaction Audio-Visual
 Reaction Audio-Visual is an Official Sponsor of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Reaction Audio Visual has over 25+ years of combined experience in technology, production, audiovisual, computer rentals, and event execution. We pride ourselves in our diverse and superior service offerings to our clients. We are not just a technology rental company; we provide first class services from planning to execution to 24-hour customer support.
RICOH
 RICOH is an Official Sponsor of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. A leading provider of innovative document management systems and services, enabling customers to improve document workflow and increase efficiency, RICOH integrates copiers, printers and MFP technologies, and document management software and systems, to deliver tailored, high-value solutions, implemented and supported by its team of services professionals.
RICOH integrates and applies industry-leading expertise and innovative technology to help companies meet today's complex document workflow demands and prepare them for tomorrow's challenges. RICOH provides customized, scalable solutions that streamline every phase of the document lifecycle - from input to output, as well as distribution, storage and retrieval.
SAVOR ... Long Beach, Catering by SMG
 SAVOR...Long Beach, Catering by SMG is proud to be a sponsor and a partner of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, for the 19th consecutive year. SAVOR...Long Beach locally provides turnkey catering and retail food and beverage services for the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, The Aquarium of the Pacific and Off Site Venues. Food and Beverage services offered by SAVOR...Long Beach span the full spectrum from retail options for public special events to full service catering needs. In practice and policy, we are team-focused, committed to working as a discreet partner with our clients in creating a flexible food and beverage experience to exceed expectations.
Safety-Kleen
 Everyday, Safety-Kleen enables thousands of businesses to stay in balance with the environment. We achieve a working harmony of two seemingly opposed missions: protecting the environment while protecting our clients’ bottom line. In a thousand work sites, our crews and technicians perform hundreds of highly specialized environmental services that we pioneered and continue to refine. Our role model for real world success is none other than Planet Earth itself, a marvel of efficiency.
SPEED Energy Drink
SPEED Energy Drink is the Official Energy Drink of the Grand Prix. It is available in four flavors: Unleaded, Fuel, Ethanol and Octane, which provides the human machine with the fuel it needs to keep up with the SPEED of life. Each drink contains a potent energy blend of B-vitamins, caffeine, taurine and ginseng. SPEED is packaged in 16-ounce cans that have a racing themed style and are available in singles, four-packs, and cases. SPEED Energy Drink is available in the United States in major retailers, convenience stores, grocery stores, bars and nightclubs.
Tamiya
 Tamiya is an Official Sponsor of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Tamiya's main goal is to offer the world the most rewarding modeling experience possible. Grasping the various parts, assembling, and finally painting a finely crafted model is truly a special and rare experience in today's modern world. Tamiya feels that this hands-on experience is invaluable. So whether it's our careful attention to quality, or our commitment to ease-of-assembly, we are always striving to create truly fulfilling ways to spend one's time.
Tecate Light
 Tecate Light is the Official Beer of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Parent brand Tecate is the fourth largest import beer in the U.S., an imported Mexican premium lager, and is traditionally enjoyed with salt and lime. With its authentic Mexican beer taste, Tecate and Tecate Light will satisfy and refresh thousands of Long Beach race fans while socializing with friends at home, in bars or in restaurants.
Tix
 Tix is a leading provider of integrated box office software and online ticket sales and services for entertainment and sporting events. We specialize in no-cost, feature-rich ticketing solutions for venues, promoters, producers, universities, theme parks, tours, museums, casinos, theatres, film festivals, concerts, night clubs, music festivals, race tracks, and more.
Verizon
Verizon and the Toyota Grand Prix are a natural fit; the fastest racing in the world on the fastest network. As an official partner, Verizon supports the series both on and off the track. Verizon supplies the series and the teams with the connections needed to transfer race data in real-time. Verizon also powers the INDYCAR 13 App, featuring live streaming video from race control, in-car cameras, real-time leader boards and more, the INDYCAR 13 App has evolved to become essential to INDYCAR fans.
Contact
For further information, contact:
Mike Clark, Director of Marketing
(562) 490-4515; fax 562-981-2613; corpmktg@gpalb.com
Grand Prix Association of Long Beach
3000 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
|
