As the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach embarks on its next 50 years racing through the streets of Downtown Long Beach, the 2026 edition feels like a new start in many ways. In that spirit, we sent three of our writers wheeling around the course for the first time–either in an Acura pace car […]
Jim Michaelian loved a sunny day. He loved them so much, in fact, that it became a running joke between myself, JJ Fiddler, Tyler Hendrickson, and anyone else who ever covered the Grand Prix of Long Beach for us over the last two decades. There are many fun and revered traditions associated with the race, […]
Long Beach saw it all in 2025—from the 50th anniversary of the Long Beach Grand Prix to high school state championships and NCAA national champions. Take a look at the Top 12 moments that defined Long Beach sports over the past year: No. 12: The Long Beach Grand Prix Turns 50 No. 11: Long Beach […]
Long Beach’s historic street race ran for the 50th time back in April, reaching a major milestone for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Kyle Kirkwood took the checkered flag, earning his second career win in Long Beach after taking the top spot in 2023. He joined a group of 11 drivers who’ve won […]
Kyle Kirkwood took the historic 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach checkered flag after going more than a year without a series win.
It takes a special set of skills to navigate the downtown street course at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. That’s why there’s only 11 drivers to win the race multiple times, and that’s why a technically sound driver like Kyle Kirkwood can take the historic checkered flag after going more than a year […]
