The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, organizers of the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, announced today that Jim Liaw will take over as president and CEO from Jim Michaelian later this year.

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach founder and visionary Chris Pook -- who is largely regarded as the father of modern-day street course road racing in North America -- will be doubly honored at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) 37th Induction Ceremony Presented by Toyota Racing Tuesday,...

Found within his new book ‘Chris Pook & The History Of The Toyota GP Of Long Beach,’ the founder of the great American street racing event shares an amazing number of stories within its 320 pages.Written by Gordon Kirby -- who covered the inaugural race in 1975 -- for Racemaker...

The start in 1977, considered by many to be the best LBGP ever, as Jody Scheckter's Wolf-Ford WR1 grabs the lead. Photo: David HutsonAs we continue our 50% off back issue sale, we are showcasing a few prime examples of the issues available. Today’s choice is the combination of the...

It's not a done deal just yet but the chances of IndyCar keeping the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach for the forseeable future look very strong.After several months of evaluating proposals and listening to presentations by the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach (IndyCar) and the World Auto Championship...

Monterey County's board of supervisors is preparing to extend a two-year management contract to the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) to run Laguna Seca."We need to get some short-term management in there because the season is coming up," county supervisor Simon Salinas told the Monterey Herald....

The battle for control over Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca read like a poorly-written high school play when it came to light last year. Old grudges, new backstabbing, and general hostilities pierced the illusion of serenity and stability at the famed coastal circuit, and while the situation has steadily improved over...

A financial reconciliation between the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP), which runs Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and Monterey County, which owns the facility that houses the 59-year-old circuit, is expected to be completed in the next two weeks."SCRAMP and the County are targeting the end of...

At the start of December, the FIA released the final version of the 2014 Formula 1 calendar with the planned Grand Prix of America at Port Imperial in New Jersey dropping off the schedule. Chris Pook joined the project as special assistant to promoter Leo Hindery in May. The founder...

Bernie Ecclestone insists there is no doubt the planned Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will go ahead in 2015 despite being dropped from next year's Formula 1 calendar.The New York street race, scheduled for June 1 next year on the provisional calendar, has been postponed while organizers work...