The prestigious 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will feature more than just world-class racing. New speakers have been added to this year's presentation: "Racing Safety at Any Age". From Bonneville to the big screen, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

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Whether you're a young karting enthusiast just starting your racing journey, a seasoned professional, or an experienced driver continuing to compete in your senior years, this essential presentation will cover critical safety protocols and innovations designed to protect racers across all age groups.​

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Bonneville record-setter Danny Thompson will be joined onstage at the Stand 21 Safety
Foundation’s annual Racing Goes Safer seminar at the Acura Grand Prix at Long Beach on April
12th by award winning filmmaker Taylor Hawkins and SFI Foundation’s Mike Hurst.

Taylor Hawkins is an Emmy-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles, specializing in directing and
cinematography. He has worked with major brands like Nike, the NFL, Amazon, and Microsoft,
earning him awards, viral success, and recognition at prestigious film festivals. We are pleased that
his newest documentary, which is on racing safety and was shot mainly in Monaco, will be shown at our seminar.

Mike Hurst serves as the SFI Foundation’s Technical Manager, and is also an active rally driver and
assists with the organization of rally events. He will again share with us some of his practical safety
tips, as well as provide some insight into young racer safety protection.

Danny Thompson has most recently been recognized for setting the wheel-driven, piston engine
powered speed record at Bonneville in Challenger II, a car originally built by his father Mickey
Thompson. However, his racing experience includes drag racing, offroad, and road racing as well as competing with his own team in the Stadium Truck race series. Through the years he has collected many colorful stories to tell us about his close-calls and what he has learned about racing safely.

Join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025, 9 am – 11 am, Room 203 of the Long Beach Convention Center at the Acura Grand Prix at Long Beach.

Seminar is FREE, but you must have track admission via ticket or credential. Register NOW!!

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