When Long Beach switched to the INDYCAR SERIES in 1984, Andretti won that race, again establishing Long Beach as a world-class event. He went on to win twice more over the next three years. Andretti is widely regarded as one of the greatest racing drivers of all time.

Racing legends Mario Andretti and Al Unser Jr. will serve as co-Grand Marshals for the 50th anniversary of the Long Beach Grand Prix in April. Fittingly, both drivers are members of the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame on South Pine Avenue,