Robert Morales

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Grand Prix of Long Beach: Christian Lundgaard celebrates strong start to season

2 months ago | sacbee.com | Robert Morales

Christian Lundgaard wasn't thrilled to finish 11th in NTT IndyCar series points in 2024. But he's off to a solid start here in 2025 after making the podium with a third-place finish at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday. "I was very vocal in the offseason that I wanted to get off to a strong start with Arrow McLaren and I think we've clearly done that," he said.
Grand Prix of Long Beach: Kyle Kirkwood repeats feat with anniversary win

2 months ago | dailynews.com | Robert Morales |Robert Morales

The 50th anniversary Acrura Grand Prix of Long Beach took place Sunday April 13, 2025. Winning driver Kyle Kirkwood, center, 2nd place finisher Alex Palou, left and 3rd place finisher Christian Lundgaard,right celebrate. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer) UPDATED: April 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM PDTRace fans watch the 50th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in the pole position in Long Beach, CA, on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Grand Prix of Long Beach: Kirkwood wins pole, looks for repeat of 2023

2 months ago | sacbee.com | Robert Morales

LONG BEACH - Kyle Kirkwood won pole position for the 2023 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, then won his first NTT IndyCar race the next day. History might repeat itself. Kirkwood on Saturday won the pole for Sunday's 50th running of the race with a top time of 1:06.1921 in qualifying. Andretti Global teammate Colton Herta was second with a fast lap of 1:06.4232. Herta, of Santa Clarita, won this race in 2021.
Grand Prix of Long Beach: Will Power’s qualifying struggles continue

2 months ago | sacbee.com | Robert Morales

LONG BEACH - Will Power had the fastest NTT IndyCar practice time Friday. Penske teammate Jose Newgarden was sixth. However, neither qualified well Saturday at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach after being eliminated in the first round of knockout qualifying. There are two qualifying groups. The top six in each of the first two rounds advance to the top 12, then it goes to the Fast Six, which battle for pole position. Power was seventh in the first round, Newgarden was eighth.
Grand Prix of Long Beach: Will Power’s qualifying struggles continue

2 months ago | whittierdailynews.com | Robert Morales

LONG BEACH — Will Power had the fastest NTT IndyCar practice time Friday. Penske teammate Jose Newgarden was sixth. However, neither qualified well Saturday at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach after being eliminated in the first round of knockout qualifying. There are two qualifying groups. The top six in each of the first two rounds advance to the top 12, then it goes to the Fast Six, which battle for pole position. Power was seventh in the first round, Newgarden was eighth.
Grand Prix of Long Beach: Alex Palou looking to start season with 3 straight wins

2 months ago | presstelegram.com | Robert Morales

LONG BEACH — Winning the first three races of an NTT IndyCar series season is no easy task. Scott Dixon was the last to do it in 2020. Alex Palou of Spain will have the chance to duplicate that this Sunday in the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach after having won the season-opener at St. Petersburg and IndyCar’s second race in Thermal, which became a full championship points race this year after being an exhibition in 2024.
Grand Prix of Long Beach: Alex Palou looking to start season with 3 straight wins

2 months ago | sbsun.com | Robert Morales

Grand Prix of Long Beach: Alex Palou looking to start season with 3 straight wins After victories in St. Petersburg and Thermal, Palou has his eyes winning for the first time in Long Beach
Grand Prix of Long Beach: Brian Redman recalls inaugural 1975 victory

2 months ago | sacbee.com | Robert Morales

LONG BEACH - Just think, the Grand Prix of Long Beach began in 1975, with the Formula 5000 as the main event. Brian Redman of England, now 88, was there for that initial ride. He wasn't just there. He won, besting the likes of Mario Andretti and Al Unser Sr. among other fine racers. This weekend will be the 50th anniversary of the race, although that would have been last year had the COVID-19 pandemic not canceled the 2020 race.
Grand Prix of Long Beach: Brian Redman recalls inaugural 1975 victory

2 months ago | ocregister.com | Robert Morales

LONG BEACH — Just think, the Grand Prix of Long Beach began in 1975, with the Formula 5000 as the main event. Brian Redman of England, now 88, was there for that initial ride. He wasn’t just there. He won, besting the likes of Mario Andretti and Al Unser Sr. among other fine racers. This weekend will be the 50th anniversary of the race, although that would have been last year had the COVID-19 pandemic not canceled the 2020 race.
Covering Grand Prix of Long Beach has been fascinating, a real gas

2 months ago | sacbee.com | Robert Morales

This weekend I'll be reporting on my 15th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, which will be running for an incredible 50th time. I've been an NBA writer, an MLB beat writer, an NHL beat writer as well as a 25-year boxing columnist. Yet this is my all-time favorite event. I have found it fascinating. A real gas. As have the competitors. I've spoken to many over the years and to a driver, they've all said this event is the NTT IndyCar series' No. 2 crown jewel behind the Indianapolis 500.

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