50 Years at Full Speed: A Milestone Weekend at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach 2025

April 15, 2025
Evelyn Taylor

With over 200,000 fans in attendance, the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach broke its all-time record—fueled by a stacked lineup of drivers and a headline IndyCar showdown.

What began as a street racing experiment in the mid-1970s has become a cornerstone of American motorsports. And last weekend, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach celebrated its 50th anniversary by doing what it does best: shutting down city streets and turning them into a world-class race track.

The 50th anniversary weekend schedule spanned six racing series—from IndyCar and IMSA to the Stadium SUPER Trucks, Formula Drift under the lights, GT America, and a rare joint run of historic Formula 1 and IndyCars. On Sunday, Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood held his lead from pole to checkered flag, taking home his second Long Beach victory. Just behind him, Alex Palou notched his third consecutive podium. 

Beyond the main event, fans packed the paddock, drift stands, and fan zones all weekend, making space for both marquee moments and the smaller, personal ones that have defined this event for half a century.

We’ve been proud to support the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach as their official ticketing partner since 2023. As the historic race continues to evolve, here’s a glimpse of the moments that made this anniversary weekend one to remember.