Rules and regulations
DIRECTIONS/ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

Last Modified: Sept. 4, 2025

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL – NO REFUNDS.

ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. The ticket holder, on behalf of yourself and all minors accompanying you, expressly ASSUMES ALL RISK AND DANGER incident to the event, whether occurring prior to, during or subsequent to the actual conduct of the event, and HEREBY RELEASES all event participants, sanctioning bodies, sponsors, INDYCAR, LLC (“INDYCAR”), Penske Entertainment Corp., Motorsports Events Management LLC, Aquarium Holdings LLC, Grand Prix Association of Long Beach LLC (“GPALB”), Automobile Competition Committee for the United States, , International Motor Sports Association (“IMSA”), American Honda Motor Co., Inc., City of Long Beach, and all directors, managers, officers, members, shareholders, owners, successors, assigns,  employees, representatives, contractors, agents, and parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, of each of the foregoing (collectively “Releasees”) from any and all claims or liability arising from or related to the event, including from claims or liability resulting from the negligence of any Releasee(s).  Without limitation, the risk and danger assumed, and claims and liability released include all risk, danger and claims associated with injury, death, illness, property damage and/or economic or other loss. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND ALERT FOR HAZARDS, which may include without limitation slipping, falling, flying debris from on-track incidents, and conduct of others at the event.  

INDYCAR, GPALB, IMSA, and/or other event sanctioning bodies, and/or their respective designees, licensees, successors, and/or assigns (“Rightsholders”) own all rights to all images, sounds and data from the event.  The ticket holder agrees not to take any action, or cause others to take any action, which would infringe upon these rights. The ticket holder grants Rightsholders the right to use the image and/or likeness and/or the rights of publicity of you and all minors accompanying you in any photo, live or recorded video display, transmission, or reproduction for any purpose.

This ticket is a limited, revocable license to attend the event that is specified on the ticket and subject to the holder’s compliance with all rules, regulations, and policies of the event as indicated on our website gplb.com.   The event, all portions of the event, and all activities and services are subject to modification, postponement and cancellation. GPALB reserves the right to revoke any ticket for such reason as GPALB deems appropriate in its sole discretion.  GPALB reserves the right to conduct and/or require screenings and to search all ticket holders’ persons and property at any time and to confiscate prohibited items and/or to deny entry for any reason.  THE TICKET HOLDER IS NOT ENTITLED TO A REFUND (INCLUDING HANDLING CHARGES AND CONVENIENCE FEES), REPLACEMENT TICKET OR TO PAYMENT FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CANCELLATION, SHORTENING OR OTHER ALTERATION OF THE EVENT OR ANY PORTION OF THE EVENT OR ANY ACTIVITY OR SERVICE OR THE REVOCATION OR OTHER ALTERATION OF ANY PRIVILEGES OR ACCESS EXTENDED TO THE HOLDER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS TICKET. IF THE EVENT IS POSTPONED, THIS TICKET WILL BE HONORED FOR ADMISSION ON THE RESCHEDULED DATE FOR THE EVENT.  IF THE EVENT OR ANY PORTION OF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED, THIS TICKET WILL NOT BE VALID ON ANY OTHER DATE.

This ticket may not be used for advertising, promotion (including contests and sweepstakes) or other trade purposes without express written consent of GPALB.  GPALB is not responsible for lost, stolen, counterfeit, or destroyed tickets. Any person, regardless of age, must have a reserved seat ticket for admittance to reserved seating areas.  No distribution or sale of literature, other materials or merchandise is allowed on the premises without written consent of GPALB. You may not re-sell this ticket a) on event property or b) for more than face value except through authorized agents. You must obtain your ticket from us or our authorized agents. You must always have a ticket in your possession. Acceptance and/or use of this ticket constitutes acceptance of these terms.

Hospitality Rules and Regulations

General:

1.  Admission passes to individual hospitality areas will only be provided by Grand Prix Association of Long Beach (GPALB) for distribution to guest(s) by Client. Security will be posted at the entry to each area and will honor only the hospitality pass for that area.  Clients are responsible for controlling access to their individual Hospitality Area.  Additional security can be ordered and purchased through the GPALB Hospitality Coordinator if desired at additional cost.

2.  One caterer will be assigned to each Hospitality Area.  The GPALB Hospitality Coordinator will provide this information along with information on any options (additional rentals, security guard, additional TV monitor, etc.) to the client.

3.  Selling food, beverage and merchandise is not allowed in Hospitality Area.

4.  Nothing may be distributed to the public in Hospitality Areas.

5.  Trade Show display materials are not allowed in Hospitality Areas.

6.  Unauthorized vehicles are not allowed in Hospitality Areas.  All vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas with a pass issued by GPALB.

7.  Five (5) MPH speed limit will be strictly enforced in applicable areas including Hospitality Areas.

8.  GPALB reserves the right to remove anyone behaving in a disorderly, unlawful, or abusive manner.  Client is responsible for the conduct of its guests.

9.  Identification (signage) will be allowed only in Client's defined Hospitality Areas.  ABSOLUTELY NO SIGNAGE on frontage facing the track or by aerial view.

10.  Client must designate a person to be responsible for the overall operation of its Hospitality Area.  The GPALB will maintain a staffed hospitality headquarters during weekend to assist all Clients.  Communication with all services MUST be provided via the GPALB hospitality headquarters.

11.  A 100% non-refundable payment is required at the time of signing to reserve any of the offered Hospitality Areas.  The parties acknowledge it would be difficult to ascertain the damages the Organizer would incur in the event of default by Client and that retention of payment is a reasonable estimate of such damages.  Payment in full is required to ensure your reservation.

12.  Client is liable for all hospitality charges inclusive of the indicated non-refundable payment under this Agreement.

13.  The GPALB will provide a list of Approved Services available to Client during race weekend no later than 45 days prior to Event.  All orders (except for food, beverage, floral) must be placed through the GPALB Hospitality Coordinator by March 2, 2026.  Later orders will be charged a 20% service charge for processing.

14.  Alcoholic beverages may not be removed from the Hospitality Areas.  All alcoholic beverages and food served in all Hospitality Areas must be obtained from the GPALB Approved Alcoholic Beverage Concessionaire and from a GPALB Approved Caterer.  The GPALB will provide each Client with a list of all services available no later than 45 days prior to event.

15.  All canopies, sidewalls, chairs, tables, TV electrical, etc. MUST be ordered through GPALB. No one is permitted to bring in their own items. NO EXCEPTIONS.

16.  GPALB, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliated companies and contracted security companies are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

17.  Hospitality packages and tickets will not be mailed until payment in full is received by GPALB - but not before February 27.

18.  Please allow a minimum of five (5) business days after receipt of payment for any deliveries.

19.  Clients must provide overnight express shipping account number for any special deliveries.

20.  All ticket orders placed after February 27, 2026 must be placed with the GPALB Ticket Office directly.

21.  All Hospitality Areas must be vacated 30 minutes after last on track event.

22.  Please reference invoice number on all checks.

23. The use of Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach name and logo is reserved strictly and exclusively for official Grand Prix merchandise.  Unauthorized use of it or any other registered trademarks of GPALB or its sponsors and affiliates is strictly prohibited.

24.  Client agrees and HEREBY RELEASES all event participants, sanctioning bodies, sponsors, INDYCAR, LLC (“INDYCAR”), Penske Entertainment Corp., Motorsports Events Management LLC, Aquarium Holdings LLC, Grand Prix Association of Long Beach LLC (“GPALB”), Automobile Competition Committee for the United States, International Motor Sports Association (“IMSA”), American Honda Motor Co., Inc., City of Long Beach, and all directors, managers, officers, members, shareholders, owners, successors, assigns,  employees, representatives, contractors, agents, and parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, of each of the foregoing (collectively “Releasees”) from any and all claims or liability arising from or related to the event, including from claims or liability resulting from the negligence of any Releasee(s).  Without limitation, the risk and danger assumed, and claims and liability released include all risk, danger and claims associated with injury, death, illness, property damage and/or economic or other loss. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND ALERT FOR HAZARDS, which may include without limitation slipping, falling, flying debris from on-track incidents, and conduct of others at the event.  

25.  GPALB shall not be liable to the Client for lost profits or other consequential or incidental damages.

26.  Client may not assign nor sublet the Hospitality Area without the prior written consent of GPALB.  Reference to any particular Event or series shall include any successor or replacement Event or series.

27.  Event passes may not be resold, transferred, or used for commercial purposes.

28.  This Agreement is subject to and shall be construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the state in which the Event takes place without regard to conflicts of law principles.  The Parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of state and federal courts in such state with respect to any disputes and to venue in any such state or federal court.

29.  Client agrees while on Event premises to comply with all GPALB, local, city, state and federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including those relating to consumption of alcohol.  Failure to comply shall constitute grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.  All deposits shall be deemed forfeited.  Any balances not yet paid shall become immediately due and payable.  Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless all Indemnified Parties for any claim or liability arising out of Client's violation of the provisions of this term.

30.  If GPALB brings any action to interpret or enforce the terms of this Agreement, it is entitled to recover attorneys' fees, incurred costs and any other relief to which it is entitled.  Any amount delinquent more than thirty (30) days shall accrue interest at eighteen (18%) per annum compounded monthly or such lesser rate as is permitted by law.

31.  GPALB shall not be liable to Client for failure to perform hereunder due to an event of force majeure, including but not limited to events of force majeure such as an act of God, weather, government, sanctioning body, riot, war strike, labor disturbance, civil disorder, terrorism, vandalism or other cause beyond its reasonable control.

32.  Hospitality passes and tickets are a limited, revocable license to attend the event that is specified on the ticket and subject to the holder’s compliance with all rules, regulations and policies of the event as indicated on the back of all passes, tickets and on our website gplb.com.

Premium Pit Row Suites & Seaside Suites

(In addition to above)

1.  Admission to each area will be limited to possessors of the appropriate day pass for each specific area.  Security for each area will be stationed at the entrance and will enforce the pass provision daily.

2.  Client to be responsible for controlling access to individual suite.

3.  Passes for these areas will be available for distribution approximately 4 weeks prior to the event for paid-in-full accounts.

4.  No vehicles will be allowed in individual Premium Pit Row & Seaside areas.

5.  Handicap accessibility is limited.

6.  Layout as currently planned.  Health department protocols might require some revisions.

Grand Prix Vista Club, Seaside Club, Pit Row Suite Club & Pit Lane Club

(In addition to above)

1.  Admission to Club will be limited to possessors of the appropriate day pass. Vista Club, Seaside Club & Pit Lane Club - Friday, Saturday, Sunday (individual day passes).

2.  Passes for these areas will be available for distribution approximately 4 weeks prior to the event for paid-in-full accounts.

3.  Grandstand seats are not included with these passes.

GPALB Hospitality Coordinator will provide assistance in formulating and finalizing your plans for any of the Hospitality Areas.

For reservations and further information contact:

Ryan Peterson
(562) 490-4530 Office, (562) 981-2613 Fax
rpeterson@gpalb.com
Grand Prix Association of Long Beach
3000 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806

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