Reigning Long Beach Grand Prix champion Scott Dixon is eager to win what he calls one of the best IndyCar Series races, but he says it won't be easy.

The iconic 1.97-mile, 11-turn street racing circuit along Shoreline Drive is to host a series of events from April 11-13.

A race that began in 1975 as a test balloon for F1's second race in the U.S. quickly became a gem on the IndyCar calendar. And kids got in free!