and have allowed it to grow — to become much bigger than what we had anticipated it to be.

He was asked in a post-race interview on his thoughts on winning the race on its 50th anniversary.three in a row this early in the season.

By TIM YUJI YAMAMOTOSPECIAL TO THE RAFUThe Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach celebrated its 50th running.Sato has earned six NTT IndyCar Series wins.The Long Beach Grand Prix is the home race for American Honda and HRC (Honda Racing Corporation).

Im so very thankful for the product that theyve given us.To do it (win) in front of them where they can see where their efforts go is absolutely massive for the morale of Honda and the longevity of them as well.

10 DHL/Honda was denied victory three races in a row.

All drivers made the start on Shoreline Drive and jockeyed for position while going through Turn 1 without incident.managed weekly class registrations and organized the monthly dances.

Yuko Watari (15 years) and Ritsuko Rowe (13 years).who would soon be returning to Japan; Ivan Sulic.

OCO BBQ Crew; and Mutual Trading.a schoolhouse built by volunteers in 1925.