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Information Call 562-436-9953

The 27th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach (TGPLB) is part of the
CART FedEx Championship Series. See 2000 CART Schedule.
WHEN
April 6-8, 2001 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
WHERE:
The downtown city streets of Long Beach surrounding the Long Beach
Convention and Entertainment Center and running adjacent to the Aquarium of
the Pacific. Start/Finish line is located on Shoreline Drive.
THE CIRCUIT:
1.97 miles, 11 street circuit turns. 2001 Circuit Map.
WHO:
An international field of world-class drivers, led by defending Toyota Grand Prix
of Long Beach champion Paul Tracy, former Long Beach winner Michael
Andretti (1986) plus Mauricio Gugelmin, Max Papis, Gil de Ferran, Alex Zanardi,
Dario Franchitti, Kenny Brack and Helio Castroneves.
SUPPORT EVENTS:
Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race: The 25th annual race features entertainment and
sports celebrities challenging each other in identically-prepared Toyota Celicas.
Toyota Atlantic Championship: The 18th appearance on the streets of Long
Beach for the open-wheel/Toyota- powered race cars. Dayton Indy Lights
Championship: Now in its 16th season as the "Official Development Series" of the
CART FedEx Series, drivers compete in identical Lola racecars.
ECONOMIC IMPACT:
Annually, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach generates an economic impact of
more than $38 million.
SANCTIONING BODIES:
Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc;
THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AUTO
LIFESTYLE EXPO:
Free to all race attendees, the Automobile Club of Southern California Lifestyle
Expo is a must-see bonanza of the latest high-tech products and services in
automotive, computers, travel & entertainment, electronics, recreation, food, home
and garden and fitness...plus race cars, games and simulators! Open Friday and
Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Long Beach
Convention Center.
TICKETS:
Tickets are now on sale for the 27th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Call toll free (888) 82-SPEED or (562) 436-9953 for more information.
Fax: (562) 981-9444.

Copies of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach ticket brochures are available
and include information about grandstand locations, ticket prices, order form and
updated circuit map, and can be obtained at the above-listed number.
Handicapped seating, limited preferred parking, Bosch CART Garage passes,
super-photo tickets and special ticket/hospitality packages are also available.