The president of the Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC), Bobby Rahal, has announced an expanded 2025 RRDC Legends Dinner and Gala. The event will celebrate the 50 years of racing on the streets of Long Beach and honor Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr., and Brian Redman.
Scheduled for April 10, 2025, the 15th annual dinner and gala will take place at a new venue, the Westin Long Beach Hotel at 333 E. Ocean Blvd. It will be held one day before the start of the 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the third race of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series. The event will be open to the public, and more details and registration links will be available soon.
All proceeds from the dinner will benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation, supporting the RRDC’s SAFEisFAST initiative, and the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach, which helps local charities in the area. The gala’s proceeds will go to Long Beach City College’s Automotive Technology Program.
Andretti, Unser, and Redman will be honored at the event, and attendees will enjoy a ‘David Letterman-style’ interview of the honorees by Rahal.
Andretti has four wins at Long Beach and is credited with making the race a world-class event. Unser Jr. holds the record for the most wins at Long Beach, with six victories over an eight-year span. Redman won the first Long Beach race in 1975, setting the stage for Formula 1 races on the city streets for the following eight years.
Rahal expressed his excitement, stating, “We at the Road Racing Drivers Club are thrilled to celebrate 50 years of racing on the streets of Long Beach. This event has become a symbol of the sport’s history across various disciplines, and we are honored to recognize Mario, Little Al, and Brian, who are true champions and supporters of the sport.”
The President & CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, Jim Michaelian, added, “Each year, the RRDC event is a highlight of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend. This year is especially meaningful as we join in honoring three legends of the sport—Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr., and Brian Redman. Their contributions have inspired generations of drivers and fans, and we are excited to celebrate their legacies during this special evening.”
