February 5 (CarPressions) -- Acura officially announced today that it has reached a multi-year agreement with the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach to be the new title sponsor of the Grand Prix of Long Beach starting this year. Jon Ikeda, Acura Vice President and General Manager, says that "the Grand Prix of Long Beach is one of North America's premier motorsports events, and an institution in Southern California. Acura is delighted and proud to be associated with the Grand Prix of Long Beach, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership." The previous sponsor, Toyota, ended its 44 year partnership last year with the Grand Prix of Long Beach after it moved its headquarters from Torrance, California to Plano, Texas.