Roger Penske has played out a strategic masterclass as he gears up to go toe-to-toe with the likes of NASCAR and F1 for bragging rights.

Roger Penske added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Roger Penske has added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the Grand Prix of Long Beach

Penske Entertainment has acquired the Grand Prix of Long Beach from Gerald R. Forsythe, the organization announced Thursday. It is the longest-running major street circuit race in North America, according to IndyCar,

Roger Penske and Penske Entertainment made big news Thursday morning, that it is the new owner of the Long Beach Grand Prix. This comes five years after another surprise announcement, that Penske had purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,

Roger Penske, the legendary driver, team owner and now race-track executive, has bought the Long Beach Grand Prix, adding the race to a stable of open-wheel events that already includes the Indy 500.

Roger Penske, 87, keeps on the accelerator by acquiring the Long Beach street race to go with his IndyCar holdings.

2024 will mark the 50th edition of the race weekend and is expected to include special events to mark the anniversary.