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GTP tire challenges allow drivers to “make a difference”

The #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 of De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly has scooped two second-places in the last two IMSA rounds at Sebring and Long Beach, and currently lies fourth in the championship, just 21 points from leaders Nick Tandy and Mathieu Jaminet of Porsche Penske Motorsports.

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IndyCar Barber: Palou leads Penskes in second practice

Yesterday’s pacesetter McLaughlin wasted no time in flirting with the 1m06-second barrier, getting down to a 1m07.0036s on his third lap and then broke through it with a 1m06.7282s on his fifth lap.With 36 minutes to go, his nearest challenger became team-mate Newgarden, just 0.0053s behind, but Christian Lundgaard and…

Autosport

IndyCar banking on new docuseries to boost interest

The first episode of “100 Days to Indy” featured a behind the scenes look at the IndyCar series and personalities IndyCar drivers got to tune in at the premier in Long Beach or this week when the six-part documentary series, produced by Penske Entertainment and VICE Media Group, debuted on…

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How BMW rewrote GTP software to fix “serious issues” at Long Beach

Connor De Phillippi, who set fastest lap en route to the M Hybrid V8’s runner-up spot at the Californian street track, revealed that a major problem was encountered in opening practice and needed software for its hybrid system to be rewritten for the #25 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing-run car to function properly.

Motorsport

Video: Blasting around Long Beach in Honda’s rolling hybrid laboratory

The car is a one-off build – which looks like a reimagining of a Group B rally car – and was conceptualised by the engineering brainboxes at Honda Performance Development in Santa Clarita, California.

Autosport

Blasting around Long Beach in The Beast, Honda’s rolling hybrid laboratory

The car is a one-off build – which looks like a reimagining of a Group B rally car – and was conceptualized by the engineering brainboxes at Honda Performance Development in Santa Clarita, California.

Motorsport

Can Kirkwood become America’s next truly great IndyCar driver?

These days, team owner Michael Andretti is far more comfortable sitting in front of the media than he ever was as a driver, but still, it’s not his favorite activity. So it was a pleasant surprise to see him twice visit the Long Beach media center last weekend. But he…

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BMW: Long Beach GTP fastest lap shows it can ‘fight for wins’

BMW’s motorsport chief Andreas Roos says its fastest lap at Long Beach shows its M Hybrid IMSA GTP car is now in contention for race wins.

Motorsport

Arrow McLaren unveils livery for Kanaan’s final Indy 500

Following last week’s unveil at Long Beach of special throwback liveries for the three full-time entries, to be raced by Pato O’Ward, Felix Rosenqvist and Alexander Rossi, the colorscheme for Kanaan’s Chevrolet-powered entry sponsored by SmartStop has been released.

Motorsport

NFL Draft: The Rainbow Warriors receiver with a police detective vision from 'paradise' Hawaii

Former Hawaii Rainbow Warriors receiver Zion Bowens spoke to Mirror Sport ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, revealing his dream job away from the NFL, his biggest strength, and life in Hawaii

Daily Mirror

Latest GP Long Beach “resounding success” says president

That year, the race was the final one under Champ Car regulations, as preseason the Indy Racing League and Champ Car World Series had announced their merger, which produced what is now known today as the NTT IndyCar Series. Since each of the original series had their obligations to fulfill…

Motorsport

Long Beach runner-up Grosjean rues inability to use push-to-pass

The Swiss driver started third in Long Beach and was closely tracking his polewinning Andretti Autosport team-mate Kyle Kirkwood for most of the race. But having pitted a lap before Kirkwood – by team design, to respond to Josef Newgarden making his final stop – he didn’t have the fuel to allow…

Autosport

Taylor explains calamitous pitstop that led to fateful IMSA Long Beach charge

The Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-06 was the class of the field and leading Saturday's race when Filipe Albuquerque pitted to hand over to Taylor.

Autosport

Top 10: Formula 1's most chaotic startline incidents

On April 8 1979, 24 Formula 1 cars were set to line up on the starting grid in Long Beach for the US Grand Prix West. At least, that was the plan…

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Los Angeles Times

Southern California ports shutdown highlights high-stakes contract talks

LOS ANGELES — A dockworker shortage at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports stretched into its second day Friday, halting cargo traffic at the massive shipping complex while disrupting the local economy and the global supply chain.

Los Angeles Times

Southern California ports shut Friday due to worker shortage, snarling cargo traffic

LOS ANGELES — A dockworker shortage at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports stretched into its second day on Friday, halting cargo traffic at the massive shipping complex while disrupting the local economy and the global supply chain.

Los Angeles Times

How Long Beach's Virgin Orbit spiraled into bankruptcy protection

Six years ago, Virgin Orbit's future seemed bright.

Los Angeles Times

Long Beach's Virgin Orbit lays off 675 people, 85% of its workforce

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit is laying off about 675 employees, or 85% of its workforce, as the air-launched rocket company failed to find funding to sustain its operations.

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Los Angeles Times

With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters

When the catalytic converter was stolen from Vanessa Reimer's Toyota Prius in Long Beach, California, she thought the repair would be a simple one, taking a few weeks at most.

Motorsport

Hunter-Reay, Hinchcliffe to be honored at Long Beach

Ahead of the 48th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach taking place April 14 through 16, the former teammates will be inducted during a free, open-to-the-public ceremony at 11am in front of the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center on South Pine Avenue. During the ceremony, each will unveil a…

Daily Mirror

Mum prepares for earthquakes by growing enough fruit and vegetables to last a YEAR

Kerrina Sanchez, 37, from Long Beach, California, US, began growing fruit and vegetables during lockdown after it "opened her eyes" to becoming less reliant on supermarkets

Los Angeles Times

The gas bill is $907.13? Sticker shock for Californians as prices soar

LOS ANGELES — Brent Eldridge had heard that prices for natural gas were high this winter, but nothing prepared him for how bad it could be.

Tribune News Service

American Airlines cutting flights to three more cities over pilot shortage, soft demand

American Airlines plans to drop service this spring to three more small airports served by regional carriers, citing an industry-wide shortage of pilots and “soft demand.”

Los Angeles Times

Why is drought-weary Los Angeles letting stormwater flow into the Pacific Ocean?

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles River roared to life this week as a series of powerful storms moved through the Southland. In Long Beach, 3 feet of water shut down the 710 Freeway in both directions, while flooding in the San Fernando Valley forced the closure of the Sepulveda…

Los Angeles Times

Southern California ports are losing to East Coast rivals, threatening LA-area jobs

From the peaceful vantage point of Angels Gate Park, high above San Pedro Bay in San Pedro, California, a huge floating traffic jam of cargo ships was clearly visible when it reached its peak of 109 vessels in January, stranding toys, clothing, semiconductors, cars and a long list of items…

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