During the opening practice for the NTT IndyCar Series’ Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Will Power of the Andretti Global team clocked the fastest lap at 1:07.6053. He was closely followed by Scott McLaughlin and Kyle Kirkwood, who placed second and third, respectively. Despite some initial struggles, Power expressed confidence in the team's performance, noting the historical strength of Andretti cars at this venue. Meanwhile, Christian Rasmussen, who finished eighth in practice, was honored with the Motorsports Driver of the Year award by the Danish Automobile Association, a surprise that delighted him. In a significant moment for women in motorsports, Lyn St. James was announced as an inductee into the Motorsports Hall of Fame, recognizing her contributions and achievements in racing. The event also highlighted changes within teams, as Alexander Rossi adjusted to a new engineer, reflecting ongoing developments in the competitive landscape of IndyCar racing. The race weekend continues with more practice sessions and the main event scheduled for Sunday.