{"id":111,"date":"2019-04-13T20:48:27","date_gmt":"2019-04-14T03:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/?p=999946236"},"modified":"2019-04-13T20:48:27","modified_gmt":"2019-04-14T03:48:27","slug":"in-pictures-a-day-at-the-races-on-saturday-at-the-acura-grand-prix-of-long-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/in-pictures-a-day-at-the-races-on-saturday-at-the-acura-grand-prix-of-long-beach","title":{"rendered":"IN PICTURES: A day at the races on Saturday at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With BBQ smoke, beer fumes and car exhaust mingling in the air, the second day of the 2019 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach was a busy one.<\/p>\n<p>The Pirelli GT4 America practice run and qualifiers was a big crowd-pleaser, along with the\u00a0BUBBA burger Sports Car race. While others zoomed around the track throughout the day, the first\u00a0Stadium SUPER Trucks race <a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/life\/in-pictures-speed-stadium-super-trucks-get-super-high-in-first-race-at-the-2019-grand-prix\/https:\/\/lbpost.com\/life\/in-pictures-speed-stadium-super-trucks-get-super-high-in-first-race-at-the-2019-grand-prix\/\">stole the show<\/a>, with crowds lining up along the track where they could to see the trucks fly into the air.<\/p>\n<p>The Long Beach Convention Center was bustling with dozens of vendors showing their wares and Grand Prix goers looking to find relief from the bright sun.<\/p>\n<p>The night ended with second Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge Competition.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946294\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-GPSATURDAY02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946294 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-GPSATURDAY02-970x619.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"383\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A parachuter prepares to land on the race track before the start of the IMSA GTO race, at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946293\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-GPSATURDAY04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946293 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-GPSATURDAY04-970x513.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"317\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IMSA cars head down the straightaway, during the IMSA Sports Car Grand Prix race, at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946292\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-GPSATURDAY05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946292 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-GPSATURDAY05-970x562.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"348\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PGT4 driver Nicolai Elghanayan, in turn 2, during qualifying, at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946291\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946291\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-GPSATURDAY01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946291 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-GPSATURDAY01-970x518.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Firestone Fast 6 Winner Alexander Rossi, goes into turn 10 during qualifying at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Saturday, April 13, 2019.<br \/>Photo by Stephen Carr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946283\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946283\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-38.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946283 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-38-970x581.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"359\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of the BUBBA Burger Sports Car race at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946282\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946282\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946282 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-25-970x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">W. Owen zooms past the grandstands in the BUBBA burger Sports Car race at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946279\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-16-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946279 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-16-1-970x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"373\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of the BUBBA Burger Sports Car race at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946277\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946277 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-6-970x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">O. Gavin prepares for the BUBBA Burger Sports Car race at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946275\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-1-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946275 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-1-2-970x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">E. Bamber climbs into his BUBBA Burger Sports Car at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946274\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-228-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946274 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-228--970x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"361\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CJ Moses #4, back, and other racers during the Pirelli GT4 America qualifying at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946273\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-213-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946273 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-213--970x542.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gar Robinson #74 rockets down the track during a Pirelli GT4 America practice at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946272\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-203-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-203--824x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"746\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pirelli GT4 America drivers come down the straightaway on Shoreline Drive during a practice at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946271\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-160-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946271 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-160--970x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"309\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicolai Elghannyan #71 comes around Turn 1 during the Pirelli GT4 America qualifying at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946269\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-96-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946269 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-96--970x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"277\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicolai Elghannyan #71 comes through Turn 1 during the Pirelli GT4 America qualifying at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946268\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba0-7-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946268 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba0-7--970x587.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"363\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Long Beach Arena sets the background for the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946265\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-9-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946265 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-9--970x642.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">J. Krohn comes around a turn during the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946264\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946264 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-8-970x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A skydiver comes down past the Villa Riviera before the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946263\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-6-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946263 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-6--890x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"690\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">O. Gavin #4 puts his helmet on as he prepares for the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946262\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-5-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946262 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-5--970x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"357\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">L. Vanthoor #912 stands outside his car just moments before the start of Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946261\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946261\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-3-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946261 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-3--970x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"355\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">O. Gavin #4 straps down his helmet on as he prepares for the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946260\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-0-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946260 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Bubba-0--970x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"331\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">D. Mueller #66 gets help with strapping in moments before the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946246\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-TRUCKS06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946246 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-TRUCKS06-970x578.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sheldon Creed, #2, Matt Brabhm, #83, and Blade Hildebrand, #68, get some air during the SPEED Energy Stadium Super Trucks race, at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946243\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-TRUCKS03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946243 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-TRUCKS03-970x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"392\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blade Hildebrand, #68, and Bill Hynes, #67, get some air during the SPEED Energy Stadium Super Trucks race, at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Saturday, April 13, 2019.<br \/>Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946233\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946233 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-16-970x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"352\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blade Hildebrand drives in with a damaged front end during the SPEED Energy Stadium Super Trucks race at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946213\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946213\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946213 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-1-970x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gar Robinson turns the corner on Turn 1 during the Pirielli GT4 American Series practice at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946212\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946212\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946212 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-2-970x607.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pirelli GT4 American Series cars zoom by on Turn 1 during a practice run at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946211\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946211\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946211 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-4-970x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"406\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drew Staveley turns the corner on Turn 1 during the Pirelli GT4 American Series practice at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946210\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946210\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946210 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-11-970x589.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"364\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicolai Elghanayan turns the corner on Turn 1 during the Pirelli GT4 American Series practice at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946209\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946209\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946209 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-13-970x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gar Robinson turns the corner on turn 1 during the Pirelli GT4 American Series practice at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946208\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946208\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946208 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-14-970x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pirelli GT4 American Series cars zoom by on Turn 1 during a practice run at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946207\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946207\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946207 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-18-970x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alan Brynjolfsson turns the corner on Turn 1 during the Pirelli GT4 American Series qualifying race at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946206\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946206\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946206 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/grandprixday1_lbpost_kellysmiley-19-970x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Cooper zooms past on turn 1 during the Pirelli GT4 American Series qualifying race at the Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946205\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-7-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946205 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0413-Pirelli-7--970x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"319\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alan Brynjolfsson #7 zooms by during a Pirelli GT4 America practice run at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in Long Beach Saturday, April 13, 2019. 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Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946195\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946195\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFRIDAY01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946195 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFRIDAY01-970x648.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view through a Firestone race tire, an IndyCar pit crew member waits for the start of a practice session, at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Friday, April 12, 2019.<br \/>Photo by Stephen Carr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946194\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946194\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFFRIDAY03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946194 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFFRIDAY03-833x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"738\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Laker Roger Rondo, before taking a ride in an IndyCar with former race car driver Mario Andretti, at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Friday, April 12, 2019.<br \/>Photo by Stephen Carr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946193\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946193\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFASHION06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946193 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFASHION06-970x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"422\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Laker Roger Rondo, after taking a ride in an IndyCar with former race car driver Mario Andretti, at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Friday, April 12, 2019.<br \/>Photo by Stephen Carr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946192\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFASHION05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946192 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFASHION05-970x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"409\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marco Andretti IndyCar pit crew member Kirby White, sports his Oakley sunglasses as he waits in the race car before taking the car out on the track for practice, at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Friday, April 12, 2019. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946191\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946191\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFASHION04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999946191 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFASHION04-970x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999946191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Western dressed race fan in the stands at the 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Friday, April 12, 2019.<br \/>Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999946190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999946190\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0414-GPFASHION03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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