The city’s biggest event runs until Sunday — and there’s plenty to do and see. Here’s some useful information for those interested in attending.
after the 2021 event took place in September because of the coronavirus, will run from Friday to Sunday.The first chance to see races cars in action is 7:45 a.m. Friday, when the competitors in the Porsche Carrera Cup have their first practice.
Most of Day 1, in fact, is set aside for practices, though there are two qualifying sessions — and, in the evening, a drifing competition. But there’s more than just motorsports: The Grand Prix grounds also boast a lifestyle expo, an exotic car paddock, a family fun zone and a row of food trucks. Party zones — where folks and drink alcohol and live it up is a relatively new addition.For a rundown of events, clickTickets cost anywhere from $37 for Friday general passes to $168 for the most expensive reserve weekend seating.
Of course, if you have hundreds of dollars to drop on the event, there are packages that get you access to exclusive clubs — with the most expensive topping $1,000.And if you can’t afford to go to the Grand Prix, you can still hear it: the engines are so loud that as long as you’re in the vicinity of downtown Long Beach, you’ll be able to hear the cars zoom along the city’s streets.You can indeed. Or at least you can watch the main IndyCar event on Sunday afternoon.
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