Meet the Grand Marshals for the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach
Six Olympic and Paralympic Athletes to Serve as Grand Marshals for 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
The 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is set to take place from April 17 to 19, featuring an impressive lineup of events. Six distinguished athletes, who showcased their talents at the recent Olympics and Paralympics in Italy, have been named as the grand marshals for this year’s race.
Among their ceremonial duties, the grand marshals will have the honor of announcing the iconic words in motor racing: "Drivers, start your engines."
The grand marshals are:
- Audrey Crowley, para alpine skiing
- Brenna Huckaby, para snowboarding, 2026 bronze medalist
- Brody Roybal, sled hockey, 2026 gold medalist
- Declan Farmer, sled hockey, 2026 gold medalist
- Jordan Stolz, speedskating, gold and silver medalist
- Kaysha Love, bobsled
These athletes are members of Team Honda, the official automotive partner of Team USA and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Jim Liaw, President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, expressed enthusiasm about honoring the athletes. "It is a tremendous honor for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach to recognize these remarkable Team Honda Olympic and Paralympic athletes as our Grand Marshals," Liaw said. "The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach has long embraced the tradition of honoring champions from across the sports world, and this year’s Grand Marshal group thrilled audiences around the world with their talent and determination at Milano Cortina 2026 – we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments here in Long Beach."
The race weekend will showcase the NTT IndyCar Series race on Sunday and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race on Saturday. Other events include the Super Drift Challenge, SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks, Porsche Carrera Cup, and the Historic Sports Car Challenge.
Ticket prices for the weekend vary, starting at $58 for a Friday General Admission ticket, which offers unreserved seating in select grandstands. A three-day ticket, including reserved seating in the upper levels for Saturday and Sunday, is available for $228.
