Atlantics out at Long Beach

The Atlantic series, which has been a staple at Long Beach for nearly all of its 34 previous years, is out, replaced by the IRL's Indy Lights development series.

"There was no doubt about it," Michaelian said. "It goes all the way back to Gilles Villeneuve and Kiki Rosberg. and they went off the Linden Leap. They were here a long time. They were a support series for the headliner. We have a new alliance, we have a new agreement and a new partner here. For us to not showcase their series would have sent the wrong message to the racing community."

The American Le Mans Series, Formula Drift and Toyota Celebrity races will all be back. The World Challenge also may return.

"It's the perfect mix," he said of the current alignment. SGV Tribune