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WATCH: Exclusive Interviews with IndyCar drivers Graham Rahal and Charlie Kimball AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo reports from inside the garage at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. IndyCar races are returning to Detroit on June 3 and Fontana, Calif. on Sept. 15. Closer to home, the IndyCar drivers will be racing on the Streets of Long Beach on April 15. In this video, watch for interviews with Chip Ganassi Racing Drivers Graham Rahal and Charlie Kimball. What are their hopes for the 2012 season? How does it feel to return to the Motor City and Fontana, Calif. this season? How will Danica Patrick's move to NASCAR impact the future of the IndyCar series? How is the Long Beach, Calif. race different from the Fontana, Calif. race? Get those questions answered in this video.

IndyCar drivers excited to return to Detroit and Fontana, Calif. By Jason Rzucidlo Chip Ganassi IndyCar drivers Graham Rahal, 23, and Charlie Kimball, 26, did some testing on Wednesday at the Auto Club Speedway. They managed to get in only a few laps in before it started to downpour and the weather never let up for the remainder of the day. The 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season kicks off March 25 on the Streets of St. Petersburg. In 2012, the IndyCar series will return to the Streets of Belle Isle in Detroit and the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

WATCH: Exclusive interviews with Drivers Bobby Unser, Linda Vaughn and attendees AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at the Riverside International Automotive Museum on Saturday evening. The museum honored three-time Indy 500 champion Bobby Unser at its Legends of Riverside IV special gala. This is the fourth year for the racing film festival and legends gala. In this video, watch for an exclusive interview with honoree Bobby Unser and the first lady of drag racing Linda Vaughn. You'll also hear from attendees Ike Smith from Pacific Grove, Calif., and Dick Woodland from Paso Robles, Calif.

Legendary race car driver Bobby Unser honored in Riverside, Calif. By Jason Rzucidlo The Riverside International Automotive Museum held its fourth annual "Legends of Riverside" racing film festival and legends gala over the weekend. This year's honoree was Mr. Bobby Unser, 13-time winner of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. He was the first driver to surpass the 190 mph average speed at the Indy 500. In addition, Unser was the USAC IndyCar Champion in 1968, 1974 and the IROC Champion in 1975. Racing runs in the family as he is the brother of Al Unser, Jerry Unser and Louie Unser, the father of Robby Unser, and the uncle of Al Unser, Jr. and Johnny Unser.

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts to play Saturday in Long Beach Legendary rock band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will star in the Saturday night Tecate Light Rock-N-Roar Concert, part of the 38th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach April 13-15. The concert will begin on the Convention Center outdoor stage at approximately 6:45 p.m. Saturday, April 14, following racing activities. Tecate Light will also present the Fiesta Friday concert featuring a popular Hispanic band to be announced. Both concerts are free to race ticket holders.

Family Fun Zone the Perfect 'Pit Stop' for Kids Bringing the family to the 38th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 13-15? If so, we’ve got the perfect solution to keeping your kids occupied during breaks in the on-track action: the Family Fun Zone, located in the Long Beach Convention Center Arena. The Family Fun Zone features BMX and skateboarding exhibitions, along with race car displays, video games and simulators. And, kids from 4-8 years of age can try turning “hot laps” in electric-powered cars at the KidRacer area.

Updated: Drivers in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Taking to the streets of Long Beach, Calif., in April, celebrities from film, TV, sports and music will compete against professional drivers at the 36th Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. The group of internationally renowned stars forgo the glitz of the red carpet for a few weekends each spring in order to support Racing for Kids, a national nonprofit program that benefits children’s hospitals throughout the country. The Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race is the longest-running and most prestigious celebrity racing event in the world...

Pruett and Galles to be Inducted into Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame The City of Long Beach and the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach will honor racing legend Scott Pruett as well as the legendary racing team of Galles Racing at the seventh annual Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame induction ceremony. "Scott Pruett and the Galles Racing team have made legendary contributions to the field of motorsports, and they deserve to be honored in the Motorsports Walk of Fame," said Mayor Bob Foster, who will be presenting the medallions to the honorees.

Taylor Dayne to sing National Anthem at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Multi-platinum recording artist Taylor Dayne will sing the National Anthem prior to the start of the Sunday, April 15 IZOD IndyCar Series race at the 38th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Signed to Arista Records in 1987, Dayne’s first song to crack the top ten – “Tell It To My Heart” – was a worldwide smash hit and reached number one on the music charts, leading to worldwide fame.

LeAnn Rimes to sing National Anthem before Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Internationally renowned singer LeAnn Rimes will open the ceremonies in Long Beach, Calif., for the 36th annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race on April 14 when she sings the national anthem. Following LeAnn Rimes’ performance, stars from film, television, music and sports will get behind the wheels of identically prepared, race-ready Toyota Scion tCs to drive the historic 10-lap, 1.97-mile street circuit through the streets of downtown Long Beach, Calif.

WATCH: Exclusive interviews with three IndyCar drivers and a Formula Drift Driver AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo reports from outside the Tecate Light Lounge on the Streets of Long Beach road course. Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with race car drivers ahead of this weekend's races in Long Beach, Calif. In this video, watch for remarks from IndyCar drivers Mike Conway (No. 14 Honda and Last year's winner); Ed Carpenter (No. 20 Chevrolet); Simona de Silvestro (No. 78 Lotus); and Formula Drift driver Justin Pawlak (Last year's winner). Don't forget that Belanova and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will be performing free concerts throughout the weekend.

Parnelli Jones named Sunday's Grand Marshal at Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach The legendary Parnelli Jones has been named Grand Marshal for the Sunday, April 15 IZOD IndyCar Series race at the 38th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. It was once said that, if it had wheels, Parnelli Jones could take it to Victory Circle. Few, if any, racing drivers were as versatile and successful as Jones, whose family moved to Torrance from their home in Texarkana, Ark., when Jones was a youngster.

WATCH: Exclusive interviews with two IndyCar drivers and two LeMans Series drivers AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo reports from outside the Tecate Light Lounge on the Streets of Long Beach road course. Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with race car drivers ahead of this weekend's races in Long Beach, Calif. In this video, watch for remarks from IndyCar drivers Takuma Sato (No. 15 Honda); J.R. Hildebrand (No. 4 Chevrolet); and American LeMans Series drivers Guy Cosmo (No. 2 Ferrari); and Patrick Long (No. 45 Porsche). Don't forget that Belanova and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will be performing free concerts throughout the weekend.

Preview: IndyCar drivers ready to show the fans a good time in Long Beach By Jason Rzucidlo There are many races going on this weekend on the Streets of Long Beach. It begins with the Team Drifting Challenge, the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, The Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series Race, the Firestone Indy Lights Race and the Pirelli World Challenge Race. It all leads up to the 85-lap Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday afternoon. Drivers say they're ready and they hope the fans are too. The big race will be broadcast LIVE on NBC at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET.

Adam Carolla conquers Toyota Pro/Celebrity field Popular comedian Adam Corolla passed polesitter Kim Coates in turn nine early in the race and held on to capture the 36th Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race today.Corolla led two other celebrity drivers – Hill Harper and Biff Gordon – across the finish in a 1-2-3 celebrity finish. Pro polesitter Fredric Aasbo finished fourth. The pro entries started 25 seconds behind the celebrity field in the 10-lap race for charity. (Source: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach)

WATCH: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Media Luncheon AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo reports from inside the Tecate Light Lounge on the Streets of Long Beach road course. Watch for remarks from race officials and local dignitaries. You'll hear from IZOD IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard, American Le Mans Series President & CEO Scott Atherton, Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President & CEO Jim Michaelian and Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster. Don't forget that Belanova and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will be performing free concerts throughout the weekend.

Esteban Guerrieri tops Firestone Indy Lights field in Long Beach Esteban Guerrieri has recorded podium finishes in all three Firestone Indy Lights races this season. This week, in the Grand Prix of Long Beach, he stood on the top step for the first time. Guerrieri overtook Sunoco Pole Award winner Sebastian Saavedra in Turn 1 of Lap 1 on the 1.968-mile, 11-turn street circuit and went on to the victory by 1.5989 seconds. It was the fourth career victory (11th top-five finish in 17 races) for the 27-year-old Argentinian.

Will Power captures Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach IZOD IndyCar race For the second event this month, Will Power wasn’t expecting more than a top-five finish to secure valuable points in the championship. With two victories in the young season – from starting ninth and 12th – the hard-charging Aussie might be changing his outlook. Pole starts – of which he has 10 over the past 20 races, including one this year – might not be the automatic ticket to Victory Circle.

WATCH: Exclusive interviews with three Firestone Indy Lights drivers AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo reports from outside the garage area at the Auto Club Speedway. Fifteen Firestone Indy Lights drivers participated in a testing session at the race track in Fontana, Calif. In this video, watch for exclusive interviews with drivers Esteban Guerrieri (No. 11 Indy Lights car); Juan Pablo Garcia (No. 76 Indy Lights car); and Sebastian Saavedra (No. 27 Indy Lights car). Guerrieri and Saavedra finished 1-2 in last Sunday's Firestone Indy Lights race on the Streets of Long Beach. Look for them to return to the Auto Club Speedway on September 15.

Firestone Indy Lights drivers complete testing session in Fontana, Calif. By Jason Rzucidlo Esteban Guerrieri and Sebastian Saavedra finished 1-2 in the 45-lap Firestone Indy Lights race in Long Beach, Calif. on Sunday. Then, their racing teams and seven others loaded up their car haulers and drove 60 miles east to the Auto Club Speedway. The drivers participated in a testing session at the track located in Fontana, Calif. Each driver ran for a few laps on the track, then made some adjustments and got back on. It is all to preview their season-ending race, which will also take place at the Auto Club Speedway on Sept. 15.

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