长期领导龙海大奖赛的83岁吉姆·迈凯利安在退休前几周去世, Jim Michaelian, 83, longtime leader of the Long Beach Grand Prix, died weeks before retiring after transforming the event into a major economic driver.

长期担任龙海大奖赛协会总裁兼首席执行官的83岁吉姆·迈凯利安在2026年6月30日计划退休前几周去世. 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. 他领导了长的阿库拉大奖赛超过25年,将其转变为一个主要的年度活动吸引约20万游客和产生大约1亿美元经济影响. 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. 由于他的领导力和社区参与,迈凯利安在2025年被引入汽车运动名人之道. Recognized for his leadership and community involvement, Michaelian was inducted into the Motorsports Walk of Fame in 2025. 他的最后一场比赛预计将是2026年的赛事. His final race was expected to be the 2026 event. 死亡原因尚未公布, 他的家人要求保密. The cause of death is not public, and his family has asked for privacy. 他将由吉姆·莱奥接替. He will be succeeded by Jim Liaw.