The Toyota Grand Prix, Long Beach (First Glimpse)

This years Grand Prix is just around the corner from 19th April to 21st April. The track testing has been done now press releases and charity/media parties are all over. We are going to have early morning alarms of the noisy racing cars for the coming week as the racers have their practice rounds. Whatever happens the Long Beach by Shoreline becomes so colorful and lively. You see so many tourists from other states and even countries. The proof of the added color is this view from my balcony.

Unlike last time we were in San Diego this time we got tickets to actually see the race. I love the kick off show last year where they had dirt bikes stunts. Expecting the same this time.
These are the following events for the week:

April 17- Roar in the Shore
               At 6 p.m. on 2nd St., between Corona and Covina streets in Belmont Shore.
            
 April 18- Tecate Light Thunder on Pine by 6 pm (Don't Miss)
               Starts at 6.30 p.m. on Pine between 1st and 3rd St. Pit stop demonstrations, driver autographs,
               a car show, live music, freestyle motocross jumpers and the finals of the Tecate Light Miss Toyota                      
               Grand Prix of Long Beach pageant!!

April 18- Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame Induction
               11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Pine in front of Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Four time
               Long Beach winner Paul Tracy and popular Adrian Fernandez will be inducted into this exclusive
               group.

April 19- Toyota Grand Prix Charity Ball
              A Black tie gala dinner at Westin from 6 p.m. onwards. Cocktails, dance and a silent auction are
              some of its features.

I will keep updating about the events.