Team Honda Olympians and Paralympians Honored as Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Grand Marshals

Six medal-winning Team USA athletes to kick off race festivities

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:26pm

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Six Team Honda athletes who competed in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina will serve as Grand Marshals for the upcoming Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The group includes medalists in events like para alpine skiing, para snowboarding, sled hockey, and speedskating, who will have the honor of giving the famous command to 'Drivers, start your engines!' to kick off the race weekend.

Why it matters

As the Automotive Partner of Team USA, Honda is using the high-profile Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach to celebrate the achievements of its athlete ambassadors who recently represented the United States on the global stage. Honoring these Olympians and Paralympians at a major motorsports event helps promote inclusivity in sports and recognizes the inspiring dedication of these elite athletes.

The details

The six Team Honda athlete ambassadors serving as Grand Marshals for the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach are: Audrey Crowley (Para Alpine Skiing), Brenna Huckaby (2026 Bronze Medalist - Para Snowboarding), Brody Roybal (2026 Gold Medalist - Sled Hockey), Declan Farmer (2026 Gold Medalist - Sled Hockey), Jordan Stolz (2026 two-time Gold and Silver Medalist - Speedskating), and Kaysha Love (Bobsled). They will kick off the race weekend festivities by giving the famous command to start the engines.

  • The 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will take place April 17-19, 2026.
  • The Team Honda athlete ambassadors will serve as Grand Marshals during the race weekend.

The players

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

An annual IndyCar and sports car race held on the streets of Long Beach, California, featuring world-class racing, entertainment, and family fun.

Team Honda

Honda's group of athlete ambassadors who represented the United States at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina.

Jim Liaw

President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach.

Ed Beadle

Vice President of Marketing at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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What they’re saying

“It is a tremendous honor for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach to recognize these remarkable Team Honda Olympic and Paralympic athletes as our Grand Marshals. The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach has long embraced the tradition of honoring champions from across the sports world, and this year's Grand Marshal group thrilled audiences around the world with their talent and determination at Milano Cortina 2026 – we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments here in Long Beach.”

— Jim Liaw, President and CEO, Grand Prix Association of Long Beach

“The Power of Dreams is more than a slogan for Honda – our Team USA athlete ambassadors pursue their dreams every day by pushing limits and inspiring everyone around them. We're proud to bring that same energy to the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, where Honda INDYCAR and Acura IMSA drivers will do their best to honor the Team Honda Olympic and Paralympic athletes with a checkered flag.”

— Ed Beadle, Vice President, Marketing, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

What’s next

Fans will have the opportunity to salute the Grand Marshals as part of Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend festivities, adding another memorable moment to an event that annually delivers world-class racing, entertainment and family fun in the heart of downtown Long Beach.

The takeaway

By honoring its Team USA athlete ambassadors as Grand Marshals, Honda is using the high-profile Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach to celebrate the inspiring achievements of its Olympians and Paralympians and promote inclusivity in sports. This recognition of elite athletes from diverse backgrounds aligns with Honda's brand values and the spirit of the Grand Prix event.