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Roger Penske Adds Long Beach IndyCar Race to Portfolio

Roger Penske on Thursday added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the Grand Prix of Long Beach from Gerald R. Forsythe. Penske Entertainment bought the race from Forsythe, who owned half the event with the late Kevin Kalkhoven. Forsythe bought Kalkhoven’s shares earlier this year amid […]

Posted On : November 14, 2024 By : Justin Shaw

The IndyCar Acura GP of Long Beach is one of the series' most popular stops.

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Long Beach Grand Prix Extended in City Through 2028

The Long Beach City Council has approved a five-year extension to keep the historic Grand Prix of Long Beach in the California city through 2028. The Long Beach Press-Telegram reports the extended contract will trim set-up and tear-down time by four days for the 2023 races and beyond and if the Grand Prix creates logistical […]

Posted On : January 6, 2022 By : Matt Traub

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Acura Drives Into Long Beach Grand Prix Sponsorship

Acura has been named the title sponsor of the Grand Prix of Long Beach in California. The luxury car manufacturer takes over from Toyota, which has been the race’s title sponsor for 38 years until it announced last year it would no longer support the race. The 45th Grand Prix of Long Beach, one of the key stops […]

Posted On : February 5, 2019 By : Jason Gewirtz