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With NASCAR’s latest visit to Southern California being spoken of as its final appearance at the Los Angeles Coliseum, could the 49-year-old Long Beach Grand Prix be the next target for America’s most popular racing series? Multiple sources tell RACER that NASCAR has been actively pursuing th…
NASCAR is exploring the possibility of acquiring a 50-percent stake in the Long Beach Grand Prix after its final appearance at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Long Beach Grand Prix, a longstanding event on the IndyCar calendar, has a rich history dating back to its foundation in 1975 by Chris Pook and Dan Gurney. Following Kevin Kalkhoven’s passing, his estate put his share of the race up for acquisition last year. NASCAR has expressed interest in securing a race in Southern California, however, Penske Entertainment, which owns the NTT IndyCar Series, is reportedly attempting to block NASCAR’s efforts by making a bid of its own. The upcoming Long Beach Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on April 19-21.
