Grand Prix of Long Beach Podium Finishes, 1975-2018

YearWinner (Laps Led)Second (Laps Led)Third (Laps Led)TimeLaps
(Car), Sponsor, Engine, Chassis(Car), Sponsor, Engine, Chassis(Car), Sponsor, Engine, Chassis(Margin)(Circuit Length)
2018Alexander Rossi (71)
(#27) NAPA Andretti Autosport Honda DW12		Will Power (6)
(#12) Verizon Team Penske Chev DW12		Ed Jones
(#10) NTT Data Chip Ganassi Honda DW12		1:53:15.243
(1.241 sec.)		85
(1.968 mi.)
2017James Hinchcliffe (28)
(#5) Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda DW12		Sebastien Bourdais
(#18) Trench Shoring Honda DW12		Josef Newgarden
(#2) Verizon Team Penske Chev DW12		1:50:28.982
(1.494)		85
(1.968)
2016Simon Pagenaud (28)
(#22) PPG Penske Chev DW12		Scott Dixon (2)
(#9) Target Chip Ganassi Chev DW12		Helio Castroneves (47)*
(#3) Auto Club Penske Chev DW12		1:33:54.484
(0.303)		80
(1.968)
2015Scott Dixon (44)
(#9) Target Chip Ganassi Chev DW12		Helio Castroneves (31)*
(#3) Auto Club Penske Chev DW12		Juan Montoya
(#2) Verizon Team Penske Chev DW12		1:37:35.235
(2.222)		80
(1.968)
2014Mike Conway (3)
(#20) Fuzzy’s Vodka/ECR Chev DW12		Will Power
(#12) Verizon Team Penske Chev DW12		Carlos Muñoz (R)
(#34) Cinsay Andretti TV Honda DW12		1:54:41.642
(0.901)		80
(1.968)
2013Takuma Sato (50)
(#14) ABC Supply Honda DW12		Graham Rahal
(#15) Midas/Big O Tires Honda DW12		Justin Wilson
(#19) Dale Coyne Honda DW12		1:50:08.716
(5.361)		80
(1.968)
2012Will Power (15)
(#12) Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet DW12		Simon Pagenaud (26)(R) (#77) Schmidt Hamilton HP Honda DW12James Hinchcliffe
(#27) Team GoDaddy.com Chevrolet DW12		1:54:01.608
(0.8675)		85
(1.968)
2011Mike Conway (14)
(#27) Window World Cares Honda Dal		Ryan Briscoe (35)
(#6) Penske Truck Rentals Honda Dal		Dario Franchitti
(#10) Target Chip Ganassi Honda Dal		1:53:11.100
(6.320)		85
(1.968)
2010Ryan Hunter-Reay (64)
(#37) Team IZOD Honda Dal		Justin Wilson
(#22) Team Z-Line Designs Honda Dal		Will Power (19)*
(#12) Verizon Team Penske Honda Dal		1:47:12.540
(5.603)		85
(1.968)
2009Dario Franchitti (51)
(#10) Target Chip Ganassi Honda Dal		Will Power (16)*
(#12) Team Verizon Wireless Honda Dal		Tony Kanaan (7)
(#11) Team 7-Eleven Honda Dal		1:58.47.466
(3.3182)		85
(1.968)
2008Will Power (81)
(#8) Aussie Vineyards-Team Australia-KVRT Cos DP01		Franck Montagny (R)
(#7) INDECK-Forsythe/Petit Racing Cos DP01		Mario Dominguez
(#96) Pacific Coast Motorsports Cos DP01		1:45:25.415
(5.094)		83
(1.968)
2007Sebastien Bourdais (58)*
(#1) McDonald’s-NHR Cos DP01		Oriol Servia (7)
(#3) Indeck-Forsythe Cos DP01		Will Power
(#5) Aussie Vineyards Cos DP01		1:40:43.975
(2.614)		78
(1.968)
2006Sebastien Bourdais (70)*
(#1) McDonald’s-NHR Ford Cos LT		Justin Wilson
(#9) CDW-RuSPORT Ford Cos LT		Alex Tagliani
(#15) Aussie Vineyards Ford Cos LT		1:40:07.670
(14.096)		74
(1.968)
2005Sebastien Bourdais (37)
(#1) McDonald’s-NHR Ford Cos LT		Paul Tracy (23)*
(#3) Indeck-Forsythe Ford Cos LT		Bruno Junqueira (8)
(#2) PacifiCare-NHR Ford Cos LT		1:46:29.768
(4.138)		81
(1.968)
2004Paul Tracy (78)
(#1) Indeck Ford Cos LT		Bruno Junqueira (1)*
(#6) PacifiCare Ford Cos LT		Sebastien Bourdais
(#2) McDonald’s Ford Cos LT		1:44:12.348
(5.681)		81
(1.968)
2003Paul Tracy (33)
(#3) Player’s Indeck Ford Cos LT		Adrian Fernandez
(#51) Tecate Quaker State Ford Cos LT		Bruno Junqueira
(#1) PacifiCare Ford Cos LT		1:56:01.792
(4.544)		90
(1.968)
2002Michael Andretti (43)
(#39) Motorola Honda RI		Jimmy Vasser (14)*
(#8) Shell Ford Cos LT		Max Papis
(#22) Rockwell Ford Cos LT		2:02:14.542
(0.466)		90
(1.968)
2001Helio Castroneves (82)*
(#3) Marlboro Team Penske Honda RI		Cristiano da Matta
(#6) Newman/Haas Toyota LT		Gil de Ferran
(#1) Marlboro Team Penske Honda RI		1:52:17.779
(0.534)		82
(1.968)
2000Paul Tracy (21)
(#26) KOOL Honda RI		Helio Castroneves
(#3) Marlboro Team Penske Honda RI		Jimmy Vasser
(#12) Target/Ganassi Toyota LT		1:57:11.132
(3.191)		82
(1.968)
1999Juan Montoya (40) (R)
(#4) Target/Ganassi Honda RI		Dario Franchitti
(#27) KOOL Honda RI		Bryan Herta (1)
(#8) Shell Ford Cos RI		1:45:48.688
(2.805)		85
(1.824)
1998Alex Zanardi (2)
(#1) Target/Ganassi Honda RI		Dario Franchitti (2)
(#27) KOOL Honda RI		Bryan Herta (26)*
(#8) Shell Ford Cos RI		1:51:29.113
(2.197)		105
(1.574)
1997Alex Zanardi (41)
(#4) Target/Ganassi Honda RI		Mauricio Gugelmin
(#17) Hollywood Mercedes RI		Scott Pruett
(#20) Brahma Ford Cos RI		1:46:17.792
(3.820)		105
(1.586)
1996Jimmy Vasser (4)
(#12) Target/Ganassi Honda R96I		Parker Johnstone
(#49) Motorola Reynard Honda R96I		Al Unser Jr.
(#2) Marlboro Penske Mercedes PC		1:44:02.363
(3.447)		105
(1.586)
1995Al Unser Jr. (74)
(#1) Marlboro Penske Mercedes PC95		Scott Pruett
(#20) Patrick Racing Ford Cos LT95		Teo Fabi (13)
(#33) Combustion/ Indeck Ford Cos R951		1:49:32.667
(23.125)		105
(1.586)
1994Al Unser Jr. (61)
(#31) Marlboro Penske 94 Ilmor V8		Nigel Mansell
(#1) Kmart Texaco Havoline Ford Cos LT94		Robby Gordon (2)
(#9) Valvoline/ Cummins Ford Cos LT94		1:40:53.582
(39.107)		105
(1.586)
1993Paul Tracy (81)
(#12) Marlboro Penske Chevy V8 PC93		Bobby Rahal
(#1) Miller Genuine Draft Chevy V8 RH		Nigel Mansell (24)* (R)
(#5) Kmart/Texaco Havoline Ford Cos L93		1:47:36.418
(12.658)		105
(1.586)
1992Danny Sullivan (7)
(#18) Molson-Kraco-STP Chevy V8 G92		Bobby Rahal
(#12) Miller Genuine Draft Chevy V8 L92		Emerson Fittipaldi
(#5) Marlboro Penske 92 Chevy V8		1:48:56.715
(0.596)		105
(1.586)
1991Al Unser Jr. (93)
(#1) Team Valvoline Chevrolet L91		Bobby Rahal
(#18) STP-Kraco Chevrolet L91		Eddie Cheever
(#8) Target-Scotch Chevrolet L91		1:57:14.162
(3.892)		95
(1.67)
1990Al Unser Jr. (91)*
(#5) Team Valvoline Chevrolet L90		Emerson Fittipaldi
(#1) Marlboro Penske Chevrolet 90		Danny Sullivan
(#7) Marlboro Penske Chevrolet 90		1:53:00.937
(1.724)		95
(1.67)
1989Al Unser Jr. (84)*
(#2) Team Valvoline Chevrolet LT8900		Michael Andretti (3)
(#6) Kmart/Havoline Chevrolet LT8900		Emerson Fittipaldi
(#20) Marlboro Penske Chevrolet PC-17		1:51:19.786
(12.377)		95
(1.67)
1988Al Unser Jr. (73)
(#3) Team Valvoline Chevrolet March 88C		Bobby Rahal
(#1) Budweiser Truesports Judd Lola T8800		Kevin Cogan
(#11) Schaefer/ Playboy Cos March 87C		1:53:47.340
(1 lap + 33.482)		95
(1.67)
1987Mario Andretti (95)*
(#5) Hanna Auto Wash Chevrolet LT8700		Al Unser Jr.
(#30) Domino’s Pizza Cos March 87C		Tom Sneva
(#33) Skoal Bandit Cos March 87C		1:51:33.036
(1 + 29.350)		95
(1.67)
1986Michael Andretti (47)
(#18) Kraco-STP-Lean Machine Cos M86		Al Unser Jr. (15)
(#30) Domino’s Pizza Cos Lola T8600		Geoff Brabham
(#8) Valvoline Spirit Cos Lola T8600		1:57:34.180
(0.380)		95
(1.67)
1985Mario Andretti (70)*
(#1) Newman/Haas Beatrice Cos Lola T900		Emerson Fittipaldi
(#40) 7-Eleven Cos March 85C		Danny Sullivan (20)
(#4) Miller High Life Cos March 85C		1:42:50.070
(60.130)		90
(1.67)
1984Mario Andretti (112)*
(#3) Budweiser Haas Cos Lola		Geoff Brabham
(#18) Electrolux-Kraco Cos March		Tom Sneva
(#4) Texaco Star Cos March		2:15:23
(63.2)		112
(1.67)
1983John Watson (32)
(#7) Marlboro MP4/1C		Niki Lauda
(#8) Marlboro MP4/1C		Rene Arnoux
(#28) Ferrari 126/C2B		1:53:34.889
(27.993)		75
(2.035)
1982Niki Lauda (61)
(#8) Marlboro McLaren MP4B/4		Keke Rosberg
(#6) TAG Williams FW07D/15		Ricardo Patrese^
(#2) Parmalat/ Brabham BT49C/15		1:58:25.318
(14.66)		75
(2.129)
1981Alan Jones (49)
(#1) Albilad Williams/FW07B		Carlos Reutemann (7)
(#2) Albilad Williams/FW07B		Nelson Piquet
(#5) Parmalat/ Brabham BT49C		1:50:41.330
(9.190)		80
(2.02)
1980Nelson Piquet (80)*
(#5) Parmalat/Brabham BT49		Ricardo Patrese
(#29) Warsteiner / Penthouse/Arrows A-3		Emerson Fittipaldi
(#20) Skol/Fittipaldi F-7		1:50:18.550
(49.280)		80
(2.02)
1979Gilles Villeneuve (80)*
(#12) Ferrari/Ferrari 312 T4		Jody Scheckter
(#11) Ferrari/Ferrari 312 T4		Alan Jones
(#27) Albilad-Saudia Williams FW06		1:50:25.400
(29.380)		80
(2.02)
1978Carlos Reutemann (42)*
(#11) Ferrari T2		Mario Andretti
(#5) John Player/ Lotus Mk 111		Patrick Depailler
(#4) 1st Nat. City/ELF Tyrrell 008		1:52:01.301
(11.301)		80
(2.02)
1977Mario Andretti (4)
(#5) John Player Lotus		Niki Lauda*
(#11) Ferrari		Jody Scheckter (76)
(#20) Wolf/Ford		1:51:35.470
(0.773)		80
(2.02)
1976Clay Regazzoni (80)*
(#2) SPA Ferrari Sefac		Niki Lauda
(#1) SPA Ferrari Sefac		Patrick Depailler
(#4) ELF Team Tyrrell		1:53:18.471
(42.414)		80
(2.00)
1975Brian Redman (15)
(#1) Boraxo Lola T332		Vern Schuppan
(#48) Jorgensen Eagle		Eppie Wietzes
(#94) Formula Racing Lola T400M		1:10:12.042
(29.946)		50
(2.02)
* Pole position
^ Moved up from 4th due to DQ of Gilles Villeneuve
(R) Rookie
Engines: Cos=Cosworth; Ford Cos=Ford Cosworth; Mercedes=Mercedes-Benz IC108; Honda=Honda
Chassis: LT=Lola; PC=Penske; R**I=Reynard; DP01=Panoz DP01; Dal=Dallara

Fastest Qualifiers, 1975-2018

YearTypeName (Laps Led)CarTime (Sec.)SpeedFinish
2018IndyCarAlexander Rossi
(71)		(#27) NAPA Andretti Autosport Honda DW1266.552106.454 mphWon
2017IndyCarHelio Castroneves
(0)		(#3) Auto Club Penske Chevrolet DW1266.225106.980 mph9th
2016IndyCarHelio Castroneves
(47)		(#3) Auto Club Penske Chevrolet DW1267.125105.5473rd
2015IndyCarHelio Castroneves
(31)		(#3) Auto Club Penske Chevrolet DW1266.629106.3312nd
2014IndyCarRyan Hunter-Reay
(51)		(#1) DHL Honda DW1267.822104.46220th
2013IndyCarDario Franchitti
(27)		(#10) Target Chip Ganassi Honda DW1267.238105.3694th
2012IndyCarRyan Briscoe*
(5)		(#2) Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet Dal68.609103.2647th
2011IndyCarWill Power
(29)		(#12) Verizon Team Penske Honda Dal69.065102.58210th
2010IndyCarWill Power
(19)		(#12) Verizon Team Penske Honda Dal69.319102.2063rd
2009IndyCarWill Power
(16)		(#12) Team Verizon Wireless Honda Dal69.711101.6312nd
2008Champ CarJustin Wilson
(0)		(#02) McDonald’s-NHL Cos DP0166.902105.89819th
2007Champ CarSebastien Bourdais
(58)		(#1) McDonald’s-NHL Cos DP0167.546104.889Won
2006Champ CarSebastien Bourdais
(70)		(#1) McDonald’s-NHR Ford Cos LT66.886105.924Won
2005Champ CarPaul Tracy
(28)		(#3) Indeck-Forsythe Ford Cos LT67.485104.9832nd
2004Champ CarBruno Junqueira
(1)		(#6) PacifiCare Ford Cos LT68.913102.8082nd
2003CARTMichel Jourdain Jr.
(48)		(#9) Gigante Ford Cos LT68.177103.91815th
2002CARTJimmy Vasser
(14)		(#8) Shell Ford Cos LT67.742104.5852nd
2001CARTHelio Castroneves
(82)		(#3) Marlboro Team Penske Honda RI68.556103.343Won
2000CARTGil de Ferran
(30)		(#2) Marlboro Team Penske Honda RI67.494104.9697th
1999CARTTony Kanaan
(44)		(#44) McDonald’s Championship Racing Honda RI61.109107.45422nd
1998CARTBryan Herta
(26)		(#8) Shell Ford Cos RI50.945111.6263rd
1997CARTGil de Ferran
(26)		(#5) Valvoline/Cummins Special Honda RI51.293111.31321st
1996CARTGil de Ferran
(38)		(#8) Pennzoil Special Honda R96152.208109.3635th
1995CARTMichael Andretti
(17)		(#6) Kmart/Texaco Havoline Ford Cos LT9552.482108.7929th
1994CARTPaul Tracy
(20)		(#3) Marlboro Penske 94 Ilmor V852.780108.17720th
1993CARTNigel Mansell
(24)		(#5) Kmart/Texaco Havoline Ford Cos L9352.903107.9263rd
1992CARTMichael Andretti
(44)		(#1) Kmart/Havoline Ford Cos L9253.872105.98516th
1991CARTMichael Andretti
(2)		(#2) Kmart/Havoline Chevrolet L9166.30690.67116th
1990CARTAl Unser Jr.
(91)		(#5) Team Valvoline Chevrolet L9066.79890.003Won
1989CARTAl Unser Jr.
(84)		(#2) Team Valvoline Chevrolet Lola T890066.25590.740Won
1987CARTMario Andretti
(95)		(#5) Hanna Auto Wash Chevrolet Lola T8700N/A91.249Won
1986CARTDanny Sullivan
(30)		(#4) Miller American March Cosworth 86C66.56590.31811th
1985CARTMario Andretti
(70)		(#1) Newman/Haas Beatrice Cosworth Lola T-90065.21392.190Won
1984CARTMario Andretti
(112)		(#3) Budweiser Haas Cosworth Lola66.26390.729Won
1983Formula OnePatrick Tambay
(24)		(#27) Ferrari 126/C2B86.11785.07022nd
1982Formula OneAndrea De Cesaris
(14)		(#22) Autodelta Alfa Romeo 182/287.31087.80212th
1981Formula OneRicardo Patrese
(24)		(#29) Penthouse-Ragno Arrows A379.33991.56317th
1980Formula OneNelson Piquet
(80)		(#5) Parmalat/Brabham BT4977.69093.578Won
1979Formula OneGilles Villeneuve
(80)		(#12) Ferrari/ Ferrari 312 T478.82592.255Won
1978Formula OneCarlos Reutemann
(42)		(#11) Ferrari T280.63690.183Won
1977Formula OneNiki Lauda
(0)		(#11) Ferrari81.65089.8052nd
1976Formula OneClay Regazzoni
(80)		(#2) SPA Ferrari Sefac83.09987.530Won
1975Formula 5000Mario Andretti
(20)		(#5) Viceroy/Hilton Lola T332N/A88.45013th
Bold = Track Record at current track configuration; * = Started 11th due to IndyCar Penalty on Chevrolet Engines

Pole Positions Won

NameNumber of Wins
Mario Andretti4
Helio Castroneves4
Michael Andretti3
Gil de Ferran3
Will Power3
Sebastien Bourdais2
Danny Sullivan2
Paul Tracy2
Al Unser Jr.2
Ryan Briscoe1
Andrea De Cesaris1
Dario Franchitti1
Bryan Herta1
Ryan Hunter-Reay1
Michel Jourdain Jr.1
Bruno Junqueira1
Tony Kanaan1
Niki Lauda1
Nigel Mansell1
Ricardo Patrese1
Nelson Piquet1
Clay Regazzoni1
Carlos Reutemann1
Alexander Rossi1
Patrick Tambay1
Jimmy Vasser1
Gilles Villeneuve1
Justin Wilson1

Wins From the Furthest Starting Positions

YearWinnerStartedType
1983John Watson22ndFormula One
2014Mike Conway17thIndyCar
2000Paul Tracy17thCART
2002Michael Andretti15thCART
2012Will Power12thIndyCar
1998Alex Zanardi11thCART

Most Consecutive Starts

DriverNumberYears
Bobby Rahal151984-98
Al Unser Jr.151984-98
Jimmy Vasser151992-2006
Alex Tagliani142000-13
Paul Tracy141993-2006
Emerson Fittipaldi131984-96
Will Power132006-18
Graham Rahal122007-18
Mario Andretti111984-94
Adrian Fernandez111993-2003
Danny Sullivan111983-93
Justin Wilson112004-14
BOLD indicates current streak

Most Starts

YearType
Mario Andretti19
Michael Andretti18
Emerson Fittipaldi18
Paul Tracy17
Jimmy Vasser16
Bobby Rahal15
Al Unser Jr.15
Tony Kanaan14
Alex Tagliani14
BOLD indicates active driver

Closest Finishes

YearWinnerMarginRunner-Up
2016Simon Pagenaud0.303 sec.Scott Dixon
1986Michael Andretti0.380Al Unser Jr.
2002Michael Andretti0.466Jimmy Vasser
2001Helio Castroneves0.534Cristiano Da Matta
1992Danny Sullivan0.596Bobby Rahal

Drivers with Podium Finishes, 1975-2018

NameSts.Wins2nd3rdPodium Pct.4th5th6-10PolesLaps Led
Al Unser Jr.1562160.02012545
Mario Andretti1941026.32304314
Paul Tracy1741029.42021256
Sebastien Bourdais1331138.50021173
Will Power1323253.80033168
Michael Andretti1821016.72053169
Alex Zanardi420050.0000044
Mike Conway620033.3001017
Niki Lauda513080.0000161
Dario Franchitti1112136.4102184
Helio Castroneves1312130.80054179
Jimmy Vasser1611118.8116138
Simon Pagenaud711028.6120054
Scott Dixon1211016.72000103
Carlos Reutemann611033.3000149
Danny Sullivan1210225.0004274
James Hinchcliffe810125.0102025
Juan Montoya510140.0100040
Nelson Piquet510140.0001180
Alan Jones610133.3001049
John Watson810012.5101032
Takuma Sato910011.1011066
Ryan Hunter-Reay131007.70031151
Clay Regazzoni510020.0001180
Gilles Villeneuve510020.00001118
Alexander Rossi310033.3000171
Brian Redman1100100.0000015
Bobby Rahal1504026.710101
Emerson Fittipaldi1802327.8012022
Justin Wilson1102127.3202016
Bruno Junqueira801237.500209
Jody Scheckter601133.3010076
Ricardo Patrese601133.3002124
Scott Pruett901122.200200
Geoff Brabham401150.000100
Nigel Mansell2011100.0000124
Adrian Fernandez110109.120302
Oriol Servia130107.7014012
Mauricio Gugelmin801012.501300
Cristiano da Matta601020.0012030
Graham Rahal120108.301200
Parker Johnstone201050.001000
Ryan Briscoe501020.0002140
Franck Montagny1010100.000000
Vern Schuppan1010100.000000
Keke Rosberg401025.000000
Patrick Depailler500240.011000
Tom Sneva500240.010203
Bryan Herta700228.6012127
Mario Dominguez700114.313001
Tony Kanaan140017.1124151
Alex Tagliani140017.112404
Eddie Cheever900111.111100
Teo Fabi400125.0101013
Gil de Ferran700114.30123207
Josef Newgarden700114.300304
Rene Arnoux400125.000200
Ed Jones200150.000100
Carlos Munoz300133.300100
Max Papis600116.700100
Eppie Wietzes1001100.000000
Kevin Cogan200150.000000
Robby Gordon400125.000002

Largest Victory Margins

YearWinnerMarginRunner-Up
1988Al Unser Jr.1 lap + 33.482 sec.Bobby Rahal
1987Mario Andretti1 lap + 29.350Al Unser Jr.
1984Mario Andretti63.200Geoff Brabham
1985Mario Andretti60.130Emerson Fittipaldi
1980Nelson Piquet49.280Ricardo Patrese

Most Lead Changes In A Race

YearNo.WinnerLaps Led
200511Sebastien Bourdais37
199811Alex Zanardi2
20129Will Power15
20117Mike Conway14
20027Michael Andretti43
19947Al Unser Jr.61
19897Al Unser Jr.84
20186Alexander Rossi71
20176James Hinchcliffe25
20166Simon Pagenaud28
20146Mike Conway3
20096Dario Franchitti51
20036Paul Tracy33
20006Paul Tracy21
19976Alex Zanardi41
19866Michael Andretti47

Most Consecutive Podium Finishes

DriverNumberYears
Al Unser Jr.61986-91
Sebastien Bourdais42004-07
Will Power42007-10
Bruno Junqueira32003-05
Paul Tracy32003-05
Bobby Rahal31991-93
Al Unser Jr.31994-96

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