The 51st Long Beach Grand Prixshifts into high gear this weekend, packing Saturday and Sunday with wall-to-wall racing,roaring engines and a high-energy concertlineup.
Saturday’s action begins early, with gates opening at 7:30 a.m. before a full slate of races and events takes over the 1.97-mile, 11-turn street circuit surrounding the Long Beach Convention Center.
Fans will see the Historic Sports Car Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup race and a crucial second IndyCar practice session leading into the afternoon’s high-stakes IndyCar qualifying.
IMSA sports cars headline midday with their 100-minute Grand Prix, while autograph sessions give fans a chance to meet drivers up close.
The Stadium Super Trucks, 600-horsepower V-8 machines known for their jumps and aggressive racing, will run their first race of the weekend in the evening.
The night closes with the final round of the drifting competition, where drivers battle for style and precision in controlled high-speed slides, followed by a concert from Kings of Chaos featuring Aloe Blacc at the Terrace Theater plaza.
Sunday brings the main event, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach,capping the three-day spectacle.
After a morning warmup and support races from the Historic Sports Car Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup and Stadium Super Trucks, the focus turns to IndyCar.
Pre-race festivities begin at 1:30 p.m., with the 90-lap, 177-mile race set to start at 2:45 p.m.
Each IndyCar will burn roughly two gallons of fuel per lap, meaning a full field of 27 cars could use about 4,860 gallons over the race distance.
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