Looking back at the Grand Prix of Long Beach

Grand Prix of Long Beach: Brian Redman recalls inaugural 1975 victory

LONG BEACH — Just think, the Grand Prix of Long Beach began in 1975, with the Formula 5000 as the main event. Brian Redman of England, now 88, was there for that initial ride. He wasn’t just there. He won, besting the likes of Mario Andretti and Al Unser among other fine racers. This weekend will be the 50th anniversary of the race, although that would have been last year had the COVID-19 pandemic not canceled the 2020 race. In speaking with Red…

Covering Grand Prix of Long Beach has been fascinating, a real gas

This weekend I’ll be reporting on my 15th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, which will be running for an incredible 50th time. I’ve been an NBA writer, an MLB beat writer, an NHL beat writer as well as a 25-year boxing columnist. Yet this is my all-time favorite event. I have found it fascinating. A real gas. As have the competitors. I’ve spoken to many over the years and to a driver, they’ve all said this event is the NTT IndyCar series’ No. 2 cr…

Looking back at the Grand Prix of Long Beach

Formula One cars and the Queen Mary at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. (From the archives of the Historical Society of Long Beach) Formula One drivers Mario Andretti, left, and Clay Regazzoni of Switzerland lead the field through the streets of Long Beach, Calif., during the early laps of the Long Beach Grand Prix, in this April, 3, 1977, file photo.The city closed its downtown streets for the first time in 1975 to host a street race that became o…

Here are 5 additional facts to celebrate 50 years of the Grand Prix of Long Beach

If you want more fun facts, we got ’em. For the past couple of days, we’ve presented readers with 50 fun facts about the Grand Prix of Long Beach in honor of the iconic race’s 50th anniversary. On Sunday, we presented the first 15 facts. On Monday, we gave you facts Nos. 16 to 20. Now, it’s time for Nos. 21-25. Related: Grand Prix of Long Beach fun facts Nos. 1-15 Related: Grand Prix of Long Beach fun facts No. 16-20 No. 21 Katherine Legge won t…

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IMSA Retro, Long Beach From 1990

IMSA Retro, Long Beach From 1990