The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Historic Indy Car Challenge race took place Saturday morning April 20, 2024. Tim Desilva won the race driving a 1995 Lola T9500. The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach continued to delight attendees — and fuel the adrenaline rush for thousands of racegoers — during the penultimate day of the “200-mph beach party” on Saturday, April 20.
Gavin Pullaro, who traveled with two friends from San Diego to get a taste of the Grand Prix, were giddy about the event’s upbeat energy and myriad offerings on Saturday. The vintage IndyCars have been a big draw for new and old racing fans alike this weekend — with many attendees at the first day of the Grand Prix on Friday voicing their excitement to see the historic cars back on the track.
IMSA podium finishing drivers celebrate with a champagne shower in victory lane following the IMSA SportsCar Grand Prix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 20, 2024. IMSA drivers Pipo Derani and Jack Aitken celebrate their victory during the IMSA SportsCar Grand Prix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
The Stadium Super Trucks of Max Gordon and Matt Brabham fly off a jump on Shoreline Drive during the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Historic Indy Car Challenge race took place Saturday morning April 20, 2024. Jordan Roddy came in 2nd place in a 2005 Lola B05/00.
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach was under full swing on Saturday, April 20, 2024 as fans took in the festivities. The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach super fan “Corn-pop” during a break in the action Saturday, April 20, 2024. A man waits patiently hoping to get some tickets to the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
A family takes advantage of the shade from the grandstands along Shoreline Dr. during the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Angela Janulewicz, a Southern California local, made her first return to the Grand Prix this year since before the COVID-19 pandemic. “All the craziness down there when you’re watching them go around those corners,” Hernandez said, “you’re like, ‘Oh my God, he almost hit the wall!’ It’s the adrenaline rush .”For some, though, the Grand Prix is more than just a fun event to attend — it’s a family tradition.
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