Beer drinkers planning to attend the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 12 to 14, will have two choices to fill their cups this year, either Modelo Especial or Ballast Point.

Race officials announced Tuesday, March 5, they had selected Modelo Especial as the official beer and Ballast Point, best known for its Sculpin IPA, as the official craft beer of the 45th annual race. Both are owned by Constellation Brands.

Last year, beer drinkers at the Grand Prix had the same two beers in addition to Coors Light. In years past, it was Tecate on tap as a race sponsor.

The distinctions mean the two brands have secured the marketing rights to the Grand Prix and will be promoting the race at participating retail locations throughout Los Angeles.

“We are honored to partner with the great team at the Acura Grand Prix,” said John Ford, Marketing Director for Constellation Brands, which owns both breweries. “It is our mission to deliver an amazing fan experience for the people of Long Beach, and we know our Modelo and Ballast Point activations will be great additions to the race fan promotions.”

As part of the festivities, Ford said urged fans to enjoy the Long Beach Ballast Point Tasting Room overlooking Alamitos Bay in addition to other brand sites throughout the race circuit.

This year, the Grand Prix also marks the first after 39 years that Toyota will not be the title sponsor, replaced by Acura in February.

For tickets to the Grand Prix, which is headlined by the fourth round of the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series, visit GPLB.com or call (888) 827-7333. Ticket prices range from $33 for a Friday general admission ticket to $147 for a three-day pass.