Continental Tire Keys to the Race: Long Beach

Race: Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at Long Beach

Track: Streets of Long Beach; 11-turn, 1.968-mile temporary road course

Length: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Entries: 35 cars spread across three classes: 10 cars (P), 9 cars (GTLM), 16 cars (GTD)

Schedule:

Friday, April 7 (all times PT)
Practice 1 – 7:40 – 9:40 a.m.
Practice 2 – 4:45-5:10 p.m.
Qualifying –  5:20 – 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, April 8
Race –  1:05 – 2:45 p.m. (1 hour, 40 minutes)

Previous Winners: Wayne Taylor Racing (P), Porsche GT Team (GTLM); GTD – New Event

Previous Polesitters: Christian Fittipaldi (P), Bill Auberlen (GTLM); GTD – New Event

Driver Insight: “It’s a real mental challenge. There is no room for error. There are no run-off areas, so if you make a mistake, you’re into a concrete barrier. It’s a very demanding track and, as a street circuit, the surface is very bumpy. So, that makes it very technical for a driver. The new car is much more physical to drive, and you have to be sure your concentration or your body doesn’t give out.” – Tristan Nunez, No. 55 Mazda RT24-P

Drive Times: Minimum: 30 minutes for GTD Silver/Bronze; Maximum: None. Base Drive-Time: 5 minutes

Tires: Continental “Black” for P and GTD; multiple tire brands allowed i n GTLM.

Pit Stops: 40-45 minute stint length for P; 55-60 minutes for GTLM and GTD.

Weather: Mostly Sunny, High: 64 F, 10 percent chance of rain

TV: Saturday April 8, 4 p.m. ET (Live, FOX)

Radio: Complete session-by-session coverage on IMSA Radio

Spotter’s Guide: Click Here