Long Beach Grand Prix course construction: by the numbers

Construction began Tuesday on the 1.97-mile long course along the Long Beach waterfront. In just two months, the site will host an estimated 180,000 fans and the best IndyCar drivers in the world.

Here’s a look at what goes into construction of the course:

• 14 million pounds of concrete will be used

• 33,000 working hours will be spent installing the course concrete blocks, which provide a buffer for safety

• 4 miles of fencing will be used and 17,000 bolted-together tires

• 15 grandstands will be erected

• 7 giant vision boards will provide full-circuit TV coverage

• 49 hospitality suites will be installed, including 2 hospitality clubs

Ticket prices range from $30 for a Friday general admission ticket to $142 for a three-day ticket. Pre-paid parking packages are also available, along with handicapped seating, Verizon IndyCar Series Paddock passes, Super Photo tickets and a wide variety of hospitality packages. For information call 888-827-7333.

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