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What: longbeachgp.com

This Web site provides all kinds of information about this weekend’s Long Beach Grand Prix, the companion races and all the festivities over a three-day period beginning Friday. The site includes news, ticket information and a complete schedule, from Friday morning’s practice sessions to Sunday’s Johnson Controls 100 Trans-Am race, which follows the 90-lap main event.

There are also directions to the race, a map of the racecourse and parking information. What might be most useful for ticket holders is a detailed description of the various places to watch the race, be it from a luxury suite, a grandstand seat or general admission.

Another site that provides useful information is cart.com.