ACURA GRAND PRIX OF LONG BEACH
on the Streets of Long Beach

September 24-26, 2021

Round #16 – Season Finale

GENERAL INFO – The circuit at Long Beach is a temporary street circuit on the streets of downtown Long Beach, CA. This event has been on the INDYCAR SERIES schedule since 2009, except for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, traditionally held in late April, will serve as the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale in September.

Be prepared for hot weather and a substantial amount of walking. Don’t forget hats, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes.

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES race is the headline event in Long Beach with five other racing series, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Super Drift Challenge, Speed Energy Stadium Super Trucks, Historic Formula Atlantic Challenge and the Global Time Attack, joining the open-wheel series that help stack up the line-up. There’s never a dull moment with this much track activity.

While you are there make sure to check out the Lifestyle Expo and the Family Fun Zone. On Sunday, you can eat at the Food Truck Experience and look at over 100 exotic sports cars in the Mothers Exotic Car Paddock, outside of turn 9.

SPECIFIC LOCATION – 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802, downtown Long Beach, CA. Pacific Time Zone.

TRACK CONFIGURATION – Temporary street course on the streets of downtown Long Beach, CA. 1.968 miles in length with 11 turns.

PREFERRED AIRPORTS –  Los Angeles International (LAX); John Wayne Airport (SNA) located in Santa Ana, CA; Hollywood Burbank Airport located in Burbank (BUR).

PARKING –  Expect to pay wherever you park. There are numerous parking lots downtown, but availability on Friday might be an issue. It is highly recommended to purchase a reserved parking spot from the track ASAP. Call the number at 1-888-827-7333 for details. For ADA accommodations, call the ticket number and inquire. There are alternative ways to arrive by bus, rail, Uber, etc. Check out the website, gplb.com under the Event info tab, then Directions/Alternative Transportation tab. Might give you an alternative way to attend the events.

CREDENTIALS –  All credentials can be picked up at the Hilton Long Beach, 701 W. Ocean Blvd, a few blocks from the track. Once in the lobby, proceed to the 2nd floor, Catalina Room – follow the signage. Paddock passes are also for sale, weekend or daily, call the ticket number to purchase. No grandstand or general admission tickets are available at this location.

ENTRY POINTS – Remember the track is downtown. Six entry locations are marked well with signage. Study the website track map before you arrive.

TICKET INFO – 1-888-827-7333. All spectators must have a grandstand ticket to enter a grandstand. A credential or general admission tickets will not give you access to a grandstand. Paddock passes are for sale, weekend or daily. Some unreserved stands are available for Friday and Saturday. All Sunday stands are reserved. Guests requiring ADA seating, call the ticket number for information. Will call is at 300 E. Ocean Blvd.

PROHIBITED ITEMS – No smoking or vaping is allowed in any grandstand. Coolers cannot exceed 14”x14”x14”. No alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, folding stadium seats, bicycles, skateboards, skates, rollerblades, ladders, stepstools, lawn furniture, hoverboards, drones, large umbrellas, fireworks, large banners, firearms, weapons, knives, mace, or zappers are allowed on the property. Max seat cushion size allowed in the gates is 11”x14”. Service animals are always welcome with proper documentation but please, no pets.

CAMPING – Not available for this event.

QUESTIONS? – gplb.com

COVID INFORMATION AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, in conjunction with state and local health mandates, has created a COVID-19 regulations page for this race weekend. It is imperative and vital that all attendees review these regulations before entering the venue.

Keep in mind that neither INDYCAR nor the track promoters have control over the Center for Disease Control or state and local regulations. Regulations are changing daily in many areas as the virus is still active. Safety to all fans and competitors is first and foremost. Read signs and follow instructions!

Although forgettable for many, 2020 will be remembered for no fans in attendance for spectator sports worldwide. INDYCAR sets the standard as the premier entertainment series in auto racing and we are racing full-time, full-schedule with fans in the stands!