Celebrity Sightings at the Verizon IndyCar Series’ Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is the place to be today as the stars and cars of the Verizon IndyCar Series mix it up with the stars of Hollywood before the start of the 43rd running of the famed street race.
In addition to University of Southern California head football coach Clay Helton, who is serving as grand marshal, and two-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman (New England Patriots), who is riding in the Honda Fastest Seat in Sports with racing legend Mario Andretti, the following celebrities will be on hand as guests of Verizon IndyCar Series drivers:
Guests of Marco Andretti, driver of the No. 27 United Fiber & Data Honda for Andretti Autosport:
• Nina Dobrev, “Vampire Diaries”
• Comedian Nick Swardson
• Comedian Jeff Ross
• Bridget Marquardt, “The Girls Next Door”
Guests of Conor Daly, driver of the No. 4 ABC Supply AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet:
• Chloe Grace Moretz, “Carrie”; “Let Me In”
• Tory Belleci, “Mythbusters”; “White Rabbit Project”
• DJ MAKJ
• YouTube personality iJustine
• Kevin Ray, bassist for band Walk the Moon
• Television presenter/producer/writer Andrea Feczko
Guests of James Hinchcliffe, driver of the No. 5 Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda:
• Terra Jole, “Little Women: LA”; “Dancing with the Stars” (Season 23)
• Pierson Fodé, “The Bold and the Beautiful”
• Singer/songwriter Leona Lewis
• LA Galaxy player Gyasi Zardes
Mickey Mouse, star of “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” will wave the green flag to start the race.
Earlier in the weekend, “Dancing with the Stars” professional Sharna Burgess visited with Hinchcliffe, her dance partner for Season 23 of the ABC hit show. NFL analyst Rich Eisen took a two-seater ride with Mario Andretti on Friday.
Sources: Curt Cavin/Verizon IndyCar Series PR