The 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach wasn’t just another win for Andretti Global. It was a moment that symbolized a new era for the team under the leadership of CEO and team owner Dan Towriss.
As Kyle Kirkwood crossed the finish line to take his third career victory — and his second at Long Beach — the celebrations were visible across the pit wall. But perhaps no one felt the weight of that moment more than Towriss himself.
“To get the win with Kyle was absolutely amazing,” he shared after the race. “We just couldn’t be more excited. We’ve worked hard, we’ve raised the bar internally, and Kyle has responded so positively to that.”
While Towriss may not have a background as a driver or engineer, he brings something else to the table — a deep understanding of leadership, vision, and organizational performance. As the CEO of TWG, a financial services company, Towriss has long focused on building strong teams and fostering results-driven environments. Now, he’s applying that same mindset to motorsports.
“I’m not an engineer. I’m not a former driver. What I bring is building high-performing teams,” Towriss explained. “And that translates, regardless of industry.”
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From Sponsor to Owner
Towriss’ journey into the racing world didn’t begin in the garage — it started with a golf tournament at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, of all places.
“I was sponsoring a golf tournament at IMS,” he said with a smile. “That got me interested in the sport. I became a fan, then a sponsor. Now, I’m fortunate enough to be helping run a global motorsports platform.”
It’s a trajectory that reflects both curiosity and commitment — and one that’s paid off with not only a deeper involvement in the sport but tangible results on track. Under Towriss, Andretti Global has undergone structural changes aimed at elevating performance across the board — from engineering to operations to driver development.
Winning Isn’t Just a Trophy
While the victory at Long Beach meant a lot in sporting terms, Towriss was clear that success also has commercial implications.
“Certainly winning races does a lot for a team from a commercial standpoint,” he noted. “It gives our partners more visibility, brings excitement to the fans, and validates the work we’re doing internally.”
Wins create momentum — not just on track, but in boardrooms, in sponsorship meetings, and in media value. Especially during the build-up to May, where attention on the IndyCar Series naturally spikes, a result like this can have lasting value.
All Eyes on May
As the team prepares for the most critical stretch of the season — the GMR Grand Prix and the 109th Indianapolis 500 — Towriss sees Long Beach not as the destination, but as a launchpad.
“We go into May very confident, very bullish about what we want to accomplish,” he said.
For Andretti, a team with immense history at the Brickyard but plenty of recent frustrations, the win serves as a reminder of their potential. And for Towriss, it confirms that the direction he’s guiding the organization toward — blending performance with purpose — is starting to show results.
With a versatile, hungry lineup of drivers, renewed technical strength, and a leadership team aligned behind a common vision, Andretti Global enters May not just hopeful — but ready.
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