The 50th Grand Prix weekend occurred from April 11-13 with events like Thunder Thursday, a precursor to the Grand Prix weekend, where some of the in-between practices and behind the scenes were captured.
Motorcyclists kicked the weekend off during the Thunder Thursday event which was free to the public, from Long Beach locals to international travelers for the weekend.
Stunt cyclisty Takayuki Higashino flys hands free during his stunt during the Thunder Thursday event leading up to the Grand Prix weekend. (Sam Villa)
A collection of cars participating in qualifying matches and practices lead up to the main race on April 13.
Kyle Kirkwood secured his third IndyCar win during the weekend following the Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy IMSA win.
Fans flocked to the stands for each event and to vendors in between practices, giving samples and selling memorabilia.
Race communicator Trevor Hermance fixes the fencing at his turn hole. Hermance hurried between races at the Long Beach Grand Prix to fix the fencing on April 11 2025. (Kay Pham-Nguyen)
Read more about the volunteers behind the scenes of the Long Beach Grand Prix here.
Dog superfan Corn-pop attends the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach wearing goggles, ear protection and medallions on April 12. Corn-pop attended the even all three days. (Kay Pham-Nguyen)
Read more about the variety of fan experience’s at the Long Beach Grand Prix here.
Racers Seth Lucas and Kenton Koch co-pilot in front of other racers during the IMSA practice race on April 11, the first day of the Grand Prix weekend. (Sam Villa)
Racer Judson Holt drives in front of racer Kyle Washington during the SRO practice on day 1 of the Grand Prix weekend. (Sam Villa)
Flaggers Timothy Flannery, left, Estefania Toro, center, and Brianna Acosta, right, have a conversation at the turn station as races begin. The races took place at the Long Beach Grand Prix on April 11. (Kay Pham-Nguyen)
Crowds gather for the Thunder Thursday event, which was free to the public, at the Pike. Thunder Thursday was a precursor to the Grand Prix. (Sam Villa)
Professional Formula one super drift driver Daniel Stuke acknowledges the audience during the Super drift Challenge introductions. Stuke won first place in the challenge on April 11. (Kay Pham-Nguyen)
Lead singer of British-American rock band Foreigner Kelly Hansen plays the tambourine during the band’s performance at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 12. (Kay Pham-Nguyen)