Penske Entertainment confirmed the acquisition of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, LLC, from longtime owner Gerald R. Forsythe. The association administers the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the longest-running major street circuit race in North America.

In a press release Thursday morning, Penske Entertainment announced that it has acquired the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, which is the organizing body of the Grand Prix of Long Beach and all events associated with it.

New Long Beach Grand Prix owner Roger Penske said he is proud to have acquired it, calling it "the most historic and prestigious street circuit race in North America,"

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

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.