Jim Michaelian was one of the founding members of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, and for half-a-century, he worked in various roles as an integral part of the event. He has served as Controller, Chief Operating Officer and was named President & CEO since 2001, and until January of this year. He was supposed to assume a new role at Penske Entertainment at the end of June. <br>It was said ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/longtime-grand-prix-of-long-beach-promoter-jim-michaelian-passes-away/10807185/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>