Sports

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Opens

Fast cars, fast food and a street course through downtown are all part of the yearly race tradition.

What glorious weather for opening day at Long Beach's largest professional hometown sport: auto racing. As the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach took over downtown, thousands of spectators filled the sweeping race compound, street course bleachers and lifestyle expo for this annual weekend tradition. Even those who don't consider themselves die-hard auto racing fans will come in droves for the scene. Besides the sport and a half dozen races over the three-day weekend, there is a "lifestyle" expo, gobs of food, great people-watching and a deep well of family gaming and fun. For every detail about race weekend, from parking to maps of the course and historical background, go to the official race website. http://www.gplb.com/index.html


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