Here’s what’s happening, and when, during the 2025 Grand Prix of Long Beach

Nostalgia and new thrills will abound when the Grand Prix of Long Beach takes over the city’s downtown next weekend — with the iconic street race celebrating a key milestone.The Grand Prix, the popular 200 mph beach party, as race organizers describe it, will take place from Friday to Sunday, April 11-13. And while the drivers competing in various races will once again be in the spotlight, the street race itself will also be feted all weekend — as it marks its 50th anniversary.

And boy, will there be a lot going on.There will be multiple races, practice runs and qualifying for motorsports enthusiasts. There will be a lifestyle expo for those who want to check out the latest automobile-related products.



There will be plenty of options to eat, drink and even dance for those who want to live it up. And there will even be a kids zone for families. Plus, several motorsports legends will be honored.

And that’s not even close to all.So to help you make sense of it all, below is a schedule of Grand Prix events.Thursday, April 1011 a.

m.-noon: Jim Michaelian, the longtime president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, former Long Beach Mayor Beverly O’Neill and six-time IndyCar champ Scott Dixon will be inducted into the city’s Motorsports Walk of Fame.6-10 p.

m.: The annual Thunder Thursday event at the Pike Outlets, which is free to attend.Friday, April 117:30 a.

m.: Gates open.7:45-8:15 a.

m.: GT America practice No. 1.

9-10 a.m.: IMSA practice No.

1.10:15-10:35 a.m.

: Historic Formula Exhibition practice.11:40 a.m.

-12:10 p.m.: GT America practice No.

2.12:25-12:45 p.m.

: Stadium Super Trucks practice.1-2:30 p.m.

: IMSA practice No. 2.3:05-4:25 p.

m.: NTT IndyCar Series practice No. 1.

4:35-4:50 p.m.: GT America qualifying.

5-6 p.m.: NTT IndyCar Series autograph session.

5:10-6 p.m.: IMSA qualifying.

6:30-8:30 p.m.: Super Drift Challenge No.

1.6:30-8 p.m.

: Friday Concert, starring Canadian JD duo DVBBS.8:30 p.m.

: Gates close.Saturday, April 127:30 a.m.

: Gates open.7:45-8:05 a.m.

: Historic Formula Exhibition practice No. 2.8:30-9:30 a.

m.: NTT IndyCar Series practice No. 2.

10:30-11 a.m.: IMSA WeatherTech autograph session.

10:45-11:05 a.m.: Historic Formula Exhibition No.

1.11:30 a.m.

-1 p.m.: NTT IndyCar Series qualifying and Firestone Fast 6.

1-2 p.m.: IMSA pre-race.

1-1:45 p.m.: Grand Prix legends autograph session.

2-4 p.m.: IMSA SportsCar Grand Prix.

4:30-5 p.m.: Stadium SUPER Trucks Race No.

1.5:20-6 p.m.

: GT America Race No. 1.6:30-8:30 p.

m.: Super Drift Challenge No. 2.

6:30-8 p.m.: Saturday night concert, starring Foreigner.

8:30 p.m.: Gates close.

Sunday, April 137:30 a.m.: Gates open.

9-9:30 a.m.: NTT IndyCar Series warm-up.

10:45-11:05 a.m.: Historic Formula Exhibition No.

2.11:20 a.m.

-noon: GT America Race No. 2.12:15-12:30 p.

m.: Mothers Exotic Car Parade.12:50-1:30 p.

m.: NTT IndyCar Series pre-race.1:15 p.

m.: “Drivers, Start Your Engines!”1:30-4 p.m.

: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.4:30-5 p.m.

: Stadium SUPER Trucks Race No. 2.5:30 p.

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