LONG BEACH, Calif.  Scott Dixon, Jim Michaelian and Beverly ONeill are this years honorees for the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame.

The honorees will be inducted during a public ceremony taking place Thursday, April 10, ahead of the 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 11-13.

As the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach turns 50, we are not just celebrating the spirit of the racing worldwe are honoring the legends who helped shape it, said Mayor Rex Richardson. It is a privilege to welcome this years esteemed honorees to the Motorsports Walk of Fame and pay tribute to their incredible achievements and the lasting impact they have had on Long Beach and the racing community.

Dixon, Michaelian and ONeill will be inducted into the Walk of Fame during a free, open-to-the-public ceremony at 11 a.m. in front of the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center on South Pine Avenue. During the ceremony, each honoree will unveil a 22-inch bronze medallion featuring renditions of their iconic cars and descriptions of their major achievements, enshrining their contributions to motorsports on the Walk of Fame.

We are honored to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach by recognizing Scott, Jim and Beverly for their wonderful contributions to the world of motorsports, said First District Councilwoman Mary Zendejas. With these beautifully crafted medallions in the heart of our scenic Downtown shoreline, their legacies will live on and inspire the racing community for generations to come.

What Scott, Jim, and Beverly have accomplished inspires us all, said Second District Councilwoman Cindy Allen. With this prestigious honor, we are proud to celebrate their exceptional achievements and recognize their lasting impact on the motorsports community and beyond.

Six-time NTT IndyCar series champion and defending Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach winner Dixon is entering his 25th season racing in the IndyCar Series, the past 24 of which have been with Chip Ganassi Racing, the longest tenure for a driver in team history. Dixon has 58 career wins, second in series history behind only A.J. Foyt (67). His six championships are also the second-most, trailing only Foyt (seven).

Its an honor to be added to the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame, said Dixon. The first time I came here was 1999 in Indy Lights. Its always a marquee event. There are not many events on any schedule that people can celebrate like this. I think what we really enjoy as drivers and teams is the atmosphere.

This place is wild. Its got a lot of energy. Its a lot of fun. Hopefully the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda team can get another victory there this season.

President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, LLC (GPALB) since 2001, Jim Michaelian has been involved with the organization since its inception in 1975, serving in a number of functional areas including finance, operations and marketing.

In his current capacity, Michaelian is responsible for the overall management of the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach as well as its subsidiary, Grand Prix Special Events, which specializes in temporary structure rentals for such events as the Academy Awards, Rose Parade, Electric Daisy Carnival, Emmy Awards and various other events.

It truly was a surprise and an honor to be included in this years Motorsports Walk of Fame, said Michaelian. When we started this event back in 2006, it was for the purpose of recognizing those who had achieved success here in Long Beach as well as at other major racing venues around the world. Im very humbled to now be included with these venerable icons of the racing world.

ONeill was born and raised in Long Beach, the city she often said she loved. After a 31-year career in education culminating in five years as president/superintendent of Long Beach City College, Beverly was elected Mayor of Long Beach in 1994. She was the first big city mayor to win a third term through a write-in campaign, serving 12 years.