On April 19th through April 21th 2013, Shoreline Drive in downtown Long Beach is transformed for a weekend into the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. This unique racetrack hosts the longest running street race in North America. Ricardo the Realtor and his team are here to show you the real Lifestyles of Long Beach opportunities and give you the haps on this year’s event!
For all you racetrack fans, there are plenty of car speeding events to quench our high speed thirsts. On top of six racing events, the weekend also includes a great deal of other attractions including: a Lifestyle Expo which features the latest in automotive, home, recreation, travel, and entertainment products & services; a Family Fun Zone that offers enjoyment for folks of all ages; concerts in the evening; and an exotic car show with Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and much more!
Every mid-April this greatly anticipated event draws a crowd of 200,000 people! These people include Long Beach locals, tourists from across the nation and also international guests from across the globe! As a warm-up to the main event, the 37th annual pro/celebrity race will amp up the energy as the crowds cheer on for their favorite celebrities. This year’s list of celebrity racers was recently announced and includes the likes of steamy Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives), hilarious Wanda Sykes (Comedian), our home town celeb, Long Beach native and 2012 Olympic medalist Jessica Hardy (was in this year’s Belmont Shore Christmas Parade), and hunky Jackson Rathbone (The Twilight Series). These celebrities are participating to benefit “Racing for Kids,” a fundraising effort that supports children’s hospitals across America. The exciting celebrity event will entail our fabulous drivers navigating the new 210-horsepower Scion FR-S sports cars in an exhilarating 10-lap race.
The 1.968-mile track circles around the Long Beach Convention Center and The Pike, a historic seaside amusement zone. Drivers race along the palm tree-lined, waterfront course and pass by scenic locations such as The Aquarium of the Pacific and Rainbow Harbor and Shoreline Village. The track also features a harrowing hairpin turn that will sure have the spectators on the edge of their seats.
Whether you’re a seasoned Long Beach pro or interested in seeing what the city has to offer, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is definitely a great start. You can enjoy the camaraderie and the excitement of the event. Who knows? Maybe you’ll even see Ricardo the Realtor there! Come and visit this beautiful city and take a moment to see what Homes for Sale we have to offer. For more information and to buy your tickets, check out http://www.gplb.com/ticket-prices/.
Happy racing! 
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