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flag Jim Michaelian, 83, longtime leader of the Long Beach Grand Prix, died weeks before retiring after transforming the event into a major economic driver.

flag Jim Michaelian, 83, longtime president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, has died just weeks before his planned retirement on June 30, 2026. flag He led the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach for over 25 years, transforming it into a major annual event drawing about 200,000 visitors and generating roughly $100 million in economic impact. flag Recognized for his leadership and community involvement, Michaelian was inducted into the Motorsports Walk of Fame in 2025. flag His final race was expected to be the 2026 event. flag The cause of death is not public, and his family has asked for privacy. flag He will be succeeded by Jim Liaw.

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