America's Mini-Monaco is the 40th event of the Indy Racing League at Long Beach

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is IndyCar's biggest race this side of the Indianapolis 500. IndyCar celebrates its 40th anniversary at Long Beach. Acura is America's Mini-Monaco, the biggest race of its kind in IndyCar history. The race is known as America's "mini-monaco"

The NTT IndyCar Series will try a different version of its 75-minute opening practice format in Long Beach this weekend. The idea for the new format was pitched by its drivers during its preseason meetings. The series will continue experimenting with the new practice format at Long Beach.