IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach: Seating Guide

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Long Beach Track Map

General Admission

*General Admission is nearly everywhere around the circuit on the map other than paddock/pits*

Big Screen: Depends on location - you can choose to stand near one (noted below in Grandstands)

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: No

General Admission Notes

As a general admission ticketholder, you have access to a TON of viewpoints around the circuit... honestly nearly EVERY viewpoint on the circuit. These tickets do NOT have reserved seating or specific sections that you can visit. There is little to no coverage from the sun anywhere around the track. That being said, you have enough freedom that you may be able to find shade, or head over to the concessions for shade. You can sit or stand during any of the sessions and have access to large GA areas (I.e. the fountain zone) or you could choose to stand in front of a grandstand itself.

In order to access screens and speakers, you should choose a General Admission section near a grandstand (locations will be denoted below). There are restaurants, concessions and restrooms all over the track (genuinely EVERYWHERE), so you will likely be able to avoid very long lines for either. Additionally, the pedestrian bridges are easy to access.

Grandstands

Grandstand 5

Big Screen: No, but there are speakers

Covered: No

Numbered Seating: Yes

Grandstand 5 is located just after the Fountain curve on the Long Beach track. This grandstand is very long with sections 1 - 5 (section 1 closest to the fountain), but is not very tall compared to other grandstands. All of the seats are metal benches - bringing a seat cushion is advisable! You will have a view of the straight leading into turn 6. While it does not have a screen, there are speakers that broadcast race commentary. It is very easy to access, as there is a circuit entrance directly behind the grandstand. Additionally, getting to other parts of the track is easy because there are 2 pedestrian bridges at this section. There are restrooms (port-a-potties) and a few food options behind the grandstands.

Grandstand 6

Big Screen: No, but there are speakers

Covered: No

Numbered Seating: Yes

Grandstand 6 is located just after the Fountain curve on the Long Beach track directly next to Grandstand 5. This grandstand is slightly shorter than Grandstand 5, with sections 1 - 4 (section 1 closest to Grandstand 5), but is not very tall compared to other grandstands. All of the seats are metal benches - bringing a seat cushion is advisable! You will have a view of the straight leading into turn 6. While it does not have a screen, there are speakers that broadcast race commentary. It is very easy to access, as there is a circuit entrance directly behind the grandstand. Additionally, getting to other parts of the track is easy because there are 2 pedestrian bridges at this section. There are restrooms (port-a-potties) and a few food options behind the grandstands. You are also directly in front of the ferris wheel, if you want to ride during the session!

Grandstand 7

Big Screen: Yes, but it's very far away - there are speakers

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: Yes

Grandstand 7 is located next to Grandstands 5 and 6 directly facing Turn 6. This grandstand is very small, with sections 1 - 3 (section 1 closest to Grandstand 6), and is not very tall compared to other grandstands. All of the seats are metal benches - bringing a seat cushion is advisable! You will have a view of turn 6 and parts of the straight. While it does not have a screen close by (it is across the turn and straight), there are speakers that broadcast race commentary. It is very easy to access, as there is a circuit entrance near the grandstand. Additionally, getting to other parts of the track is easy because there are 2 pedestrian bridges at this section. There are restrooms (port-a-potties) and a few food options behind the grandstands. This section (the grass pictured above) is also a wheelchair section!

Grandstand 16

Big Screen: Yes, it is far away but viewable from the lower rows. There are speakers.

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: Yes

Grandstand 16 is located along Turn 10 leading into the hairpin and directly next to Grandstand 18. You are also facing the IMSA Paddock! This is a very large grandstand with 3 very wide sections and is very far off of the ground - so there are no obstructions from any seat. The rows themselves are numbered as well as the seats, but all of the seats are metal benches - bringing a seat cushion is advisable! It is also relatively easy to reach this grandstand - you can access it directly through the main fanzone area and there is an entrance to the paddock just behind the grandstand as well. Because it is so close to the fan zone, there are many concessions, restrooms and merch stands within 2 minutes of your seat! Just remember, although there is a Viewing Screen that is visible, it is very far away from the grandstand. This is a wheelchair friendly grandstand!

Grandstand 18

Big Screen: Yes and there are speakers.

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: Yes

Grandstand 18 is located along Turn 10 leading into the hairpin and directly next to Grandstand 16. You will have an amazing view of the entrance and exit of this turn and if you sit in Section 1-2 you will have a view of the hairpin! This is one of the largest and most popular grandstands with 4 very wide sections. The rows themselves are numbered as well as the seats, but all of the seats are metal benches - bringing a seat cushion is advisable! It is also relatively easy to reach this grandstand - you can access it directly through the main fanzone area and there is an entrance to the paddock just behind the grandstand as well. Because it is so close to the fan zone, there are many concessions, restrooms and merch stands within 2 minutes of your seat! Your author stood in front of this grandstand during one of the sessions and had a great view of the screen and cars on track.

Grandstand 24

Big Screen: Yes (multiple) and there are speakers.

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: Yes

Grandstand 24 is located along directly on the hairpin (Turn 11) and next to Grandstands 25 and 26. You will have an amazing view of the exit of this Turn 10 and a direct view of the hairpin! This is a very popular grandstand with 3 sections that are taller than most other grandstands. The rows themselves are numbered AND lettered. You will notice when purchasing grandstand tickets in this section that lower rows (lettered) are a different price than higher rows (numbered). Still, bring a seat cushion! Although this grandstand appears to be far away from the main entrance, there are several pedestrian bridges that lead directly to this section. Additionally, there is a smaller entrance directly next to this grandstand. This side of the track features the 'food truck experience', so there are MANY concession options and restrooms! Your author stood in front of this grandstand during Free Practice 1 and had a great view of the screen and hairpin.

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Grandstand 25

Big Screen: Yes but view is obstructed - there are speakers.

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: Yes - rows are separated by letters (lower rows) and numbers (higher rows)

Grandstand 25 is located just after the hairpin (Turn 11) and between Grandstands 24 and 26. You will have an amazing view of the exit of this Turn 10, a direct view of the hairpin, and the entrance to the pits! This is a very popular and large grandstand with 3 sections that are both very tall and extremely long. The rows themselves are numbered AND lettered. You will notice when purchasing grandstand tickets in this section that lower rows (lettered) are a different price than higher rows (numbered). Still, bring a seat cushion! Although this grandstand appears to be far away from the main entrance, there are several pedestrian bridges that lead directly to this section (one of which, pictured above). Additionally, there is a smaller entrance directly next to this grandstand. This side of the track features the 'food truck experience', so there are MANY concession options and restrooms!

Grandstand 26

Big Screen: Yes and speakers.

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: Yes 

Grandstand 26 is located just after the hairpin (Turn 11) and next to Grandstand 25. You will have a view of the straight, the podium, and the entrance to the pits and paddock! This is a much smaller grandstand than 24 and 25 with only 2 sections. However, this grandstand is also wheelchair accessible! Bring a seat cushion for the metal benches! Although this grandstand appears to be far away from the main entrance, there are several pedestrian bridges that lead directly to this section (one of which, pictured above). Additionally, there is a smaller entrance near this grandstand, next to Grandstand 24. This side of the track features the 'food truck experience', so there are MANY concession options and restrooms!

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Grandstand 27

Big Screen: Yes, but far away/ on an angle - there are speakers.

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: Yes 

Grandstand 27 is located on the main straight and next to Grandstand 26. You will have a view of the straight and a section of the pits and paddock! This is a mid-sized grandstand with 3 sections. Additionally, there is a TV pen on top of the grandstand for the commentators. Bring a seat cushion for the metal benches! Although this grandstand appears to be far away from the main entrance, there are several pedestrian bridges that lead directly to this section (one of which, pictured above). Additionally, there is a smaller entrance near this grandstand, next to Grandstand 24. This side of the track features the 'food truck experience', so there are MANY concession options and restrooms!

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Grandstand 29

Big Screen: Yes and there are speakers.

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: Yes 

Grandstand 29 is located on the main straight on the start/ finish line. You will have a view of the start/ finish straight and a section of the pits and paddock! On race day, this grandstand will have a view of the start of the drivers parade, introductions, national anthem, and checkered flag! This is a very large grandstand with 4 sections. This would be considered a 'main grandstand'. Bring a seat cushion for the metal benches! Although this grandstand appears to be far away from the main entrance, there are several pedestrian bridges that lead directly to this section (one of which, pictured above). This side of the track features the 'food truck experience', so there are MANY concession options and restrooms!

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Grandstand 30

Big Screen: Yes (slightly far away) and there are speakers.

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: Yes 

Grandstand 30 is located on the main straight on the start/ finish line, directly next to Grandstand 29. You will have a view of the start/ finish straight and a section of the pits and paddock! On race day, this grandstand will have a view of the start of the drivers parade, introductions, national anthem, and checkered flag! This is a very large grandstand with 4 sections. This would be considered a 'main grandstand'. Bring a seat cushion for the metal benches! Although this grandstand appears to be far away from the main entrance, there are several pedestrian bridges that lead directly to this section (one of which, pictured above). This side of the track features the 'food truck experience', so there are MANY concession options and restrooms!

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Grandstand 31

Big Screen: Yes

Covered: No 

Numbered Seating: Yes 

Grandstand 31 is located on the main straight on the start/ finish line, directly next to Grandstand 30 and is the final grandstand near the pits/ start/finish. You will have a view (but far away) of the start/ finish straight and a section of the pits and paddock! On race day, this grandstand will have a view of the start of the drivers parade, introductions, national anthem, and checkered flag (again, far away)! This is a very large grandstand with 4 sections and is wheelchair friendly. This would be considered a 'main grandstand'. Bring a seat cushion for the metal benches! Although this grandstand appears to be far away from the main entrance, there are several pedestrian bridges that lead directly to this section (one of which, pictured above). This side of the track features the 'food truck experience', so there are MANY concession options and restrooms!

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Grandstand 36

Big Screen: No, but there are speakers

Covered: No

Numbered Seating: Yes

Grandstand 36 is located on the final part of the main straight leading into Turn 1 and also has a view of Turn 6 across the way. This grandstand is directly across from Grandstands 6 and 7. This is a mid-sized grandstand with 3 sections. Bring a seat cushion for the metal benches! Although this grandstand appears to be far away from the main entrance, there are several pedestrian bridges that lead to this part of the track as well as a smaller entrance just across a pedestrian bridge. This side of the track features a handful of food trucks and sit-down restaurants so there are MANY concession options and restrooms!

Grandstand 40

Big Screen: No, but there are speakers

Covered: No

Numbered Seating: Yes

Grandstand 40 is located on the final part of the main straight leading into Turn 1. This grandstand is directly across from Grandstands 5 and 6 and next to Grandstand 36. This is a mid-sized grandstand with 3 sections. Bring a seat cushion for the metal benches! Although this grandstand appears to be far away from the main entrance, there are several pedestrian bridges that lead to this part of the track as well as a smaller entrance just across a pedestrian bridge. This side of the track features a handful of food trucks and sit-down restaurants so there are MANY concession options and restrooms!

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