Tickets to gala celebrating 50 years of racing in the streets of Long Beach, presented by Firestone and honoring Andretti, Unser Jr. and Redman, still available
LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 4, 2025) – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, an elite entertainment destination in Southern California, will support the “Victory Lap After Party” at the April 10 RRDC Celebration of 50 Years of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, presented by Firestone. The event’s proceeds will benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation of the Road Racing Drivers Club and The Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach.
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino offers premium casino gaming, live performances from iconic artists, luxury resort accommodations, award-winning dining, and a world-class spa. Since its opening in 2022, the resort has booked some of the hottest names in live entertainment, such as Andrea Bocelli, Stevie Nicks, Janet Jackson, Ed Sheeran and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
”We are pleased to have Yaamava’ Resort & Casino support the ‘Victory Lap After Party’ following our gala evening celebrating the golden anniversary of racing in the streets of Long Beach,” said RRDC president Bobby Rahal. “Their support will help benefit the RRDC’s longtime initiatives plus the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach.”
The gala will be held at the Westin Hotel in Long Beach, California. This annual RRDC dinner honoring legends and iconic events will feature Grand Prix of Long Beach co-Grand Marshals Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr. and Brian Redman.
More details may be found, and tickets may be purchased, at the RRDC web site rrdc.org. All are welcome. This event is expected to sell out, so early reservations are recommended.
The RRDC also welcomes a number of other sponsors and supporters of the gala, which include SEMA/PRI; SRO; Performance Tire Service Co.; Robert and Pamela Funari Family; McLaren Newport Beach; Michael Bealmear Family; Club Wheelhouse; West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame; O’Neill Vintners & Distillers; V-12 Vineyards; Pruett Vineyard; Omologato; and Bring a Trailer.
About Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel:
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is the only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and Four-Star-rated and AAA Five-Diamond-rated entertainment destination in the Inland Empire (IE), featuring a 17-floor hotel with spacious suites, an elevated pool deck, a Forbes Five Star spa and salon, and a state-of-the-art theater. Recently named the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas and Best Casino Restaurant for its Pines Modern Steakhouse as well as Best Native American Casino and Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas by the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards, Yaamava’ is located just 70 miles from downtown Los Angeles in Highland, CA. The Casino has more than 7,400 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, luxury retail shops, a wide variety of award-winning dining options, and more than a dozen bars and lounges, including IE’s premiere sports bar, The 909 Food Hall. The San Manuel Entertainment Authority owns and operates Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. www.yaamava.com, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads and X.
About the RRDC:
The Road Racing Drivers Club was formed in 1952 as a way to give champion drivers a say in their sport, particularly in the areas of safety, and has evolved to serve the future of road racing by mentoring new drivers on both amateur and professional levels. The Club’s membership includes leading industry professionals, race officials and motorsports journalists, in addition to prominent racing names.
In 2011, the RRDC launched a free on-line training seminar – www.SAFEisFAST.com – featuring RRDC members and other industry experts in high-quality videos covering subjects from physical and mental preparation to driving techniques, driver safety to car setup and sponsorship. The videos are updated regularly. Each week, a professional from the world of motor racing answers readers’ questions on the site in a feature called ‘Ask a Pro.’ Bobby Rahal is President, John Fergus is Vice President/Treasurer and John Clagett is Secretary. The RRDC presents three annual awards: the Phil Hill Award, the Mark Donohue Award, and the Bob Akin Award. Membership in the RRDC is by invitation only. Additional information on the organization may be found at www.rrdc.org.
About the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach:
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach celebrates its 50th anniversary April 11-13, 2025, and is North America’s longest-running street race. Hosting more than 190,000 people over its three-day weekend, the Acura Grand Prix is second only to the Indianapolis 500 in popularity on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES calendar. Five additional racing series, including the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, compete during the weekend which also includes a variety of off-the-track activities such as concerts, a Lifestyle Expo, an exotic car show and more. For more information, visit gplb.com.
About the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach:
The Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach, since its inception in 1991, has donated more than $4.2 million to Southern California charities. In addition, the Foundation donates tickets and hospitality packages to the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and tickets to the Foundation’s “Grand Prix Charity Days” events to charitable and civic organizations to assist them in their fundraising efforts or, in some cases, to bring the physically or mentally challenged to a “day at the races.” For more information, visit gpflb.com.
Source: Road Racing Drivers Club – rrdc.org
