Long Beach, Calif. — The City of Long Beach, in partnership with the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, announced today the honorees for the 2026 Motorsports Walk of Fame, NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Alexander Rossi and the late Mayor Robert “Bob” Foster. The honorees will be inducted during a public ceremony on Thursday, April 16, ahead of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 17-19. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Walk of Fame.
“As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Long Beach Motorsports Hall of Fame, it is our privilege to honor two legends who have been instrumental in shaping the history of the Grand Prix of Long Beach and the racing world,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “This year, we are celebrating the accomplishments of the two-time Long Beach winning driver Alexander Rossi and paying a meaningful tribute to the life and legacy of our beloved Mayor Bob Foster, whose dedication and leadership guided our city through some of its most challenging times.”
Rossi and Mayor Foster will be inducted into the Walk of Fame during a free, open-to-the-public ceremony at 11 a.m. in front of the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center on South Pine Avenue. During the ceremony, each honoree will unveil a 22-inch bronze medallion featuring renditions and descriptions of their major achievements, enshrining their contributions to motorsports on the Walk of Fame…