36th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Events Cheatsheet

The 36th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach  April 16-18 is only a month away, so the who like to plan ahead should consult this handy overview of event highlights.

1. The Long Beach Motorsports 5th Annual Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony April 15, 2010 at 11:00am (Pine Avenue in front of the Long Beach Convention Center.) honours Michael Andretti (whose father, Mario, is already honored with a medallion and whose son, Marco will be competing in the IZOD IndyCar Series race) and Danny Sullivan. Past inductees include Phil Hill, Dan Gurney, Brian Redman, Chris Pook, Paul Newman, Carl Haas, Al Unser, Jr., Bobby Rahal, Parnelli Jones, and Gary Gabelich. 
2. Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race will again boast a star-studded lineup that includes the return of Keanu Reeves, who will defend his 2009 race win, skateboarding icon Tony Hawk and Christian Slater tangling with professional drivers such as former CART champion Jimmy Vasser and Drifting ace Tanner Foust in an always-action-packed 10-lap dash for charity.
3. Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach race
   
4. Firestone Indy Lights
   
5. Team Drifting Challenge 
   
6. SCCA Pro World Challenge.
7.  Tecate Light Fiesta Friday Concert presented by Exitos 93.9 at 6:30 p.m., with the potent one-two punch of "Molotov" and "Maldita Vecindad."
   
8. Tecate Light Rock-N-Roar Concert presented Saturday by KLOS at 6:30 p.m. features classic rockers "Cheap Trick." Both concerts, held on the Convention Center outdoor stage, are free to race ticket holders.
9. The Lifestyle Expo in the Convention Center - free to all ticket holders - features the alternative energy vehicles of "Green Power Prix-View" and highlights renewable energy sources and a host of energy tips for inside and outside the home, as well as racecars, games, simulators, and BMX bike exhibitions.
   
10. Arena Jamm, a new addition, will take place inside the Long Beach Arena and feature over 20 local musical acts providing a constant stream of entertainment throughout the weekend.

Volunteering for the Committee of 300

Of course, if paying for tickets is not your thing, and you would rather be a part of the show, join the Committee Of 300 and volunteer for the:

• Los Angeles and Orange County Auto Shows
  
• the Belmont Shore Auto Classics Show
  
• the Belmont Shore, Seal Beach, and Daisy Lane holiday parades
  
• support of the Steel Magnolias, an organization for the Stramski Children's Development Center at Memorial Hospital
  

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Ticket Info

The famed race circuit, which includes the downtown streets of Long Beach surrounding the Long Beach Entertainment and Convention Center, is 1.97 miles in length and includes 11 turns. Grandstands lining the circuit include reserved seating, limited general admission seats, and seating for various hospitality club ticket packages.

The Grand Prix downtown ticket office opened Monday March 22, 2010 and is located at 300 E. Seaside Way in Long Beach (near the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center box office). The office is expected to be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

In addition to the downtown walk-up service, tickets can be ordered via credit card by using the toll-free ticket hotline, (888) 82-SPEED. Tickets can also be purchased online at  or at Ticketmaster outlets. Handicapped seating, IZOD IndyCar Paddock Passes, Super Photo tickets and a wide variety of hospitality club packages - including the all-new Vista Club atop the Hyatt Regency Hotel - are also available.