UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 1(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 22, 1997 GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 1-11837 95-2945353 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 3000 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806 (Address of principal executive offices) (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (562) 981-2600 This report contains 3 pages and 3 exhibits. ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS On October 22, 1997, Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, Inc. subsidiary Memphis International Motorsports Corporation signed a one year agreement with National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. ("NASCAR") for a Craftsman Truck Series event entitled the Memphis 200, to be held at the company's Memphis Motorsports Park on September 13, 1998. On October 22, 1997, Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, Inc. subsidiary Gateway International Motorsports Corporation signed a one year agreement with NASCAR for a Craftsman Truck Series event entitled the Gateway 200, to be held at the company's Gateway International Motorsports Park on September 19, 1998. ITEM 7 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) Not Applicable (b) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description Filing Status - ----------- ----------- ------------- 10.37 Sanction Application and Agreement Form NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series between Filed herewith* NASCAR and Memphis International Motorsports Corporation dated October 22, 1997 10.38 Sanction Application and Agreement Form NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series between Filed herewith* NASCAR and Gateway International Motorsports Corporation dated October 22, 1997 99.5 Press Release Filed herewith * Confidential treatment has been requested for certain portions of these exhibits. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH, INC. By /s/ Christopher R. Pook ------------------------ Christopher R. Pook, Chief Executive Officer, President By /s/ Ronald C. Shirley ------------------------ Ronald C. Shirley Chief Financial Officer Dated: October 28, 1997