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Counting down the top five best IndyCar races of 2024

The checkered flag is waving on 2024, and what was an exciting season for the IndyCar series. This year saw the first back-to-back Indy 500 champion crowned since Helio Castroneves accomplished the feat back in 2002. Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou also nabbed his own back-to-back victory — taking home the…

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Roger Penske Acquires Grand Prix Of Long Beach

Roger Penske acquires Grand Prix of Long Beach, securing its IndyCar status until 2028 and expanding his racing empire.

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Penske Entertainment buys Grand Prix of Long Beach

Penske Entertainment has announced the purchase of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach — acquired from longtime owner Gerald R. Forsythe. The historic Grand Prix of Long Beach, the longest running street race based in Southern California, now joins the likes of the IndyCar Series, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Detroit…

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The success and many failures of F1’s attempts to race in America

Since its inception in 1959, several permanent tracks and city streets in the US have played host to Formula 1 races — the Indianapolis 500 was even part of the F1 World Championship. But only six different tracks can claim they hosted the official United States Grand Prix (US GP).…

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Four Stabbings Reported In Long Beach, California Over Weekend

Long Beach, California, faced a series of violent stabbings over the weekend, leading to increased police presence for public safety.

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An ‘excellent’ marriage that ended in murder charges: How a blood test doomed a seemingly loving husband

A Long Beach couple had an “excellent” marriage and a thriving real estate business. What followed after Jana Koklich’s mysterious disappearance baffled investigators, who later charged her husband with second-degree murder.

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Long Beach Port Breaks Ground On Long Beach Port Breaks Ground On Top News.5B Railyard Expansion.5B Railyard Expansion

Learn about the Long Beach Port Breaks Ground On Top News.5B Railyard Expansion.5 billion railyard expansion project at Port of Long Beach, aiming to boost rail cargo capacity and reduce environmental impact.

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Long Beach breaks ground on $1.5B railyard expansion at port to fortify US supply chain

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other officials paid a visit to the port of Long Beach to break ground on a $1.5 billion railyard expansion project that will more than triple the dock’s rail cargo capacity

The Independent UK

California Gov Newsom sends 61 more cops to Milwaukee to help at RNC: ‘Public safety transcends party lines’

Officers from California Highway Patrol as well as the Bakersfield, Fresno, and Long Beach police departments present in Wisconsin for convention

The Independent UK

Teenagers Gather For 'Senior Skip Day' Leads To Shooting

Chaotic 'senior skip day' event in Long Beach, NY leads to shooting and police intervention.

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Reports: Chicago Bulls Hall of Fame forward Chet Walker has passed away

Walker is a Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor member, and passed away in Long Beach, California on June 8, 2024. Rest in peace.

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Two arrested after Los Angeles police confiscate over 2,800 stolen Lego sets

Thousands of boxes discovered in Long Beach home of Richard Siegel, 71, and Blanca Gudino, 39, in police raid

The Guardian - US

Why IMSA’s downtown Detroit GTP debut was divisive

Thanks to the vision of Roger Penske and the Downtown Detroit Partnership, the event – which was a Formula 1 round from 1982 to 1988 – returned last year as a flagship IndyCar Series round in the shadow of General Motors’ imposing towers of its Renaissance Center that forms its…

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Why IMSA’s downtown Detroit GTP debut was divisive among drivers

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Former MLB Player And Olympic Gold Medalist Sean Burroughs Dies

Remembering Sean Burroughs, a baseball legend who left a lasting impact on the sport and the community. Rest in peace.

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California city declares public health emergency after tuberculosis outbreak exposes 170 people

The Long Beach city council identified at least 14 cases of the disease

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Penske suspends Cindric and other senior staff over IndyCar scandal

Statement from Tim Cindric, Team Penske President: pic.twitter.com/rU6iE9mI5t

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170 people 'likely exposed' to tuberculosis in Long Beach outbreak

Health officials have warned of an ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Long Beach, California.

Medical Daily

Tuberculosis Outbreak: 1 Dead, 9 Hospitalized In Long Beach; Officials Declare Health Emergency

An investigation revealed that approximately 170 people have likely been exposed to TB.

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IndyCar leadership addresses Penske DQs, clarifies timeline

IndyCar officials disqualified St. Petersburg race winner Josef Newgarden and third-place finisher Scott McLaughlin for illegally using the overtake in last month’s season-opener.

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Newgarden opens up over IndyCar rules breach: “I’m not a liar”

In a special press conference held at Barber Motorsports Park on Friday morning, an emotional Newgarden – who had to regain his composure several times after his voice broke down – says he didn't know he was doing anything wrong.

Autosport

Brake issues hindered Rosenqvist’s chances of IndyCar victory in Long Beach

The Swede led opening lap, which started under caution due to a race control issue, but quickly lost out to fellow front row starter Will Power once the green flag came out on lap two of 85.

Autosport

Power “didn't have any defence” against Dixon with tyre strategy at Long Beach

Dixon sliced ahead of Power on lap 24, taking the benefit of his fresh set of alternate tyres, and went on to score a famous victory by managing his fuel saving to perfection.

Autosport

Arrow McLaren confirms Pourchaire for Barber Motorsports Park

Reigning Formula 2 champion Pourchaire is fresh off making his IndyCar Series debut on the Streets of Long Beach last weekend, where he started 22nd and finished a respectable 11th while substituting for the injured David Malukas in the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet.

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