Jim Michaelian has been part of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach for over 50 years, but will depart as President and CEO on June 30. Jim Liaw will take over his duties.

Jim Michaelian, the longtime leader of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, will step down from that role later this year.

Jim Michaelian, 82, first started working at the Grand Prix Association in 1975 and has run the race since 2001.

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Long Beach is gearing up for a wide range of events in the run-up to the Toyota Grand Prix in two weeks. The Grand Prix weekend is scheduled for April 13-15 in downtown ...

Jim Michaelian has been a part of the Grand Prix of Long Beach since its inception in 1975 and, after 51 years, will pass ...

A race that began in 1975 as a test balloon for F1's second race in the U.S. quickly became a gem on the IndyCar calendar. And kids got in free!

A leadership change has been confirmed for later this year by the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, organizers of the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The organization announced that ...

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- James Hinchliffe took the checker flag to win the 43rd Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday. This was the Canadians first win at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach ...

Formula Drift founder Jim Liaw to take over for Jim Michaelian.

The person who has been involved with the Grand Prix of Long Beach since its inception in 1975, and oversaw the event since 2001 is transitioning into a position with Penske Entertainment. The Grand ...