"Racing Goes Safer" Seminar-51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

For the past 18 years, we have proudly offered this exceptional FREE seminar for racers, first responders, track professionals, enthusiasts, and event attendees. Scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, this year’s seminar will feature keynote speaker Alwin Springer—renowned Porsche racing engineer, co-founder of ANDIAL (with Arnold Wagner and Dieter Inzenhofer), and former president of Porsche Motorsport North America.

Drawing on more than five decades in international motorsport, Springer will share his stories on his unique career path and working with some of the sport’s most legendary teams and drivers.

Joining Springer are two additional distinguished speakers: Jim Ryan, VP at SCORE International Off-Road Racing, who will discuss safety considerations and advancements in off-road racing, and who will discuss the latest safety advancements in off-road racing, and Lee Kennedy, former President of the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), who will share perspectives on land-speed racing and the unique safety challenges of high-speed competition on the salt.

Alwin Springer

Alwin Springer is a German-American motorsport engineer and executive widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Porsche racing in North America. Trained as an automotive electrician, technician, and master mechanic, he began his racing career in the late 1960s working on Porsche race cars after moving to Canada and later to Hermosa Beach.

In 1975, Springer co-founded ANDIAL in Costa Mesa, which became the premier independent Porsche racing engine builder and preparation shop in the United States. ANDIAL-built engines powered numerous championship-winning Porsche race cars, including the Porsche 935 and Porsche 962, helping dominate the IMSA sports car racing series through the 1980s and 1990s.

Springer later became General Manager and then President & CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, guiding Porsche’s factory racing programs in the region. After decades of leadership in motorsport, he has continued to serve as a consultant to Porsche on historic racing and regulations, contributing his expertise to programs such as the modern Porsche 963.

Over a career spanning more than five decades, Springer has worked with many of the sport’s greatest drivers—including A. J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Derek Bell, and Hurley Haywood—and is widely credited with shaping Porsche’s enduring success in North American endurance racing.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from safety experts at one of motorsport's most celebrated events. The knowledge gained could make all the difference when it matters most. REGISTER NOW!

**Registration is required as well as a General Admission Ticket OR Track Credential. Access to the track and Convention Center are necessary to attend this event. The event is FREE as long as you have a General Admission ticket or Track Credentials to enter the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach track.

This event is intended for racers at all levels, their crews and families, and sanctioning bodies who are interested in practical advice on how to better protect themselves from dangers at the track.

The Stand 21 Safety Foundation is a non-profit organization created by Stand 21 Racewear Founder and President Yves Morizot to help educate racers on better safety practices. This is done through seminars featuring worldwide experts in motorsport safety.

More information about the Foundation can be found at racinggoessafer.org.

Questions regarding the seminar can be directed to Foundation Director Don Taylor at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, United States

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