Ep.324-RE-HEATED: Jim Michaelian

About this episode

This episode features a re-release of an interview with Jim Michaelian, a key figure in the Grand Prix of Long Beach, who passed away in March 2021.

The latest of our RE-HEATED series, where we re-issue episodes that might share something with racing stories in the news… Episode 223 featuring Jim Michaelian. One of the pioneers behind the Grand Prix of Long Beach, Jim unfortunately passed on Saturday, March 21, but we were fortunate to spend an extended amount of time with him in 2021 in our “Building Long Beach” video and podcast series. One of the key members since Year One, Jim Michaelian went from a kid with an MBA helping out in finance, to the current President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. From boots on the ground at the beginning, to steering the ship today, Jim is uniquely qualified to know both the history of the event and the challenges that face the Grand Prix today. This is of course a complimentary episode to our “Dinner with Racers” video series on MotorTrend’s YouTube, where you can see the story unfold in a two-part special. Dinner was served via pizza we ordered into the Grand Prix offices in Long Beach, CA, with the song “Something New” by Castle Heist taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire and Acura for making it all happen.

People in this episode

Host: Dinner with Racers

Guest: Jim Michaelian

Topics covered

• racing history
• Grand Prix
• interview
• Jim Michaelian
• Long Beach
• sports

Keywords

• Jim Michaelian
• Grand Prix of Long Beach
• racing stories
• Building Long Beach
• Dinner with Racers
• Long Beach
• sports podcast

Sponsors

Continental Tire, Acura

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, MotorTrend

Products: pizza

Books & works: Building Long Beach, Dinner with Racers

Places: Long Beach

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