Roger Penske has added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Roger Penske, the legendary driver, team owner and now race-track executive, has bought the Long Beach Grand Prix, adding the race to a stable of open-wheel events that already includes the Indy 500.

Penske Entertainment confirmed the acquisition of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, LLC, from longtime owner Gerald R. Forsythe. The association administers the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the longest-running major street circuit race in North America.

2024 will mark the 50th edition of the race weekend and is expected to include special events to mark the anniversary.

Long Beach's iconic street race has a new owner that’s deeply intertwined with the racing world — and IndyCar specifically.

Roger Penske on Thursday added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

In a press release Thursday morning, Penske Entertainment announced that it has acquired the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, which is the organizing body of the Grand Prix of Long Beach and all events associated with it.

Penske Entertainment has acquired the Grand Prix of Long Beach from Gerald R. Forsythe, the organization announced Thursday.

The Grand Prix of Long Long Beach, the longest-running major street circuit race in North America, will have a new owner heading into the 50th edition of the event next year. Penske Entertainment announced its purchase of Grand Prix Association of Long Beach,

Honoring the past and looking toward the future, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is only getting bigger as Penske Entertainment joins forces with the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach to usher in a new era for the historic event in 2025 and beyond.