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RACER<\/a>, a North American motorsports media platform, will host its inaugural Creator Summit<\/a> on April 16 in downtown Long Beach, California, ahead of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend (April 17-19).<\/p>\n The summit will bring together digital creators, brands, racing teams, and media leaders for an afternoon of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking. Attendance is by invitation, with organizers describing the audience as \u201ca curated group of creators, media leaders, brands, and motorsport industry partners.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n YouTuber and \u201cRound Cat Garage\u201d founder Mickey Andrade will host the program, which includes a fireside chat between RACER Creator Network President Taro Koki and Net Influencer Publisher Nii Ahene.\u00a0<\/p>\n Additional confirmed speakers include creator and off-roader Nicole Johnson, motorsports creator James Coker, and Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach General Manager Jim Liaw. Further speakers and programming details are expected in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Sessions will cover how creators navigate platforms and algorithms, what drives effective collaboration between brands, media, and creators, and how motorsports is reaching new audiences.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Creator Economy has become an essential part of how motorsports and automotive culture are shared with fans,\u201d Koki said in a statement. \u201cThe RACER Creator Summit is designed to bring together the people shaping that future, from filmmakers and photographers to teams, sponsors, and media leaders, to exchange ideas and build new partnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n The summit is supported by Phiaro and HP Tuners. The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is listed among the event\u2019s partners.<\/p>\n The announcement follows RACER\u2019s broader push into Creator Economy programming. The company launched the RACER Creator Awards<\/a> in November 2025, held during AutoMobility LA, which recognized automotive and motorsports content creators across digital platforms.<\/p>\n RACER, founded in 1992 and based in Irvine, California, publishes a print magazine and operates Racer.com, a YouTube channel, and additional content properties covering Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, and other global racing series.<\/p>\n