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Long Beach Grand Prix President and CEO Jim Michaelian Dies at 83
Jim Michaelian led the Long Beach Grand Prix to become a marquee IndyCar event attracting about 200,000 fans annually and shaped its legacy for over five decades.
- On March 21, 2026, Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach President & CEO Jim Michaelian died at age 83, the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach announced.
- Tracing his career back to the early 1970s, Michaelian helped found the Long Beach race and served as President & CEO since December 2001.
- He will be succeeded by Jim Liaw, whom Michaelian selected as his first choice, with Michaelian's last day scheduled for June 30 before transitioning to Penske Entertainment later this year.
- The Long Beach Grand Prix, led by Jim Michaelian, attracts around 200,000 people annually, generated about $100 million in 2024, and drew a record 197,000 visitors in 2025.
- Inducted into the Motorsports Walk of Fame during last year's 50th anniversary, Michaelian raced into his 80s, including Le Mans and Daytona, showcasing his long involvement in motorsports.
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Long Beach Grand Prix co-founder Jim Michaelian dead at 83
Long Beach Grand Prix CEO, Jim Michaelian, who continued racing cars into his 80s, died Saturday at the age of 83, the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach announced. Michaelian was one of the founding staff members of the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and served as CEO since 2001. During his tenure, [...]
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