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Jim Michaelian, the longtime president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, passed away at 83. He dedicated 51 years to the event, helping launch it in 1975 and turning it into a major street circuit success. Tributes poured in from the sports community, praising his role in boosting the regions global events profile and building the race into Americas top street event. A UCLA graduate and competitive racer, Michaelians vision lives on through the thriving Grand Prix, which will honor him at this years event.

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