American Le Mans Series (ALMS) president Scott Atherton confirmed the race was part of the schedule for the 2013 American Le Mans Series schedule in October 2012.[1] It was the seventh consecutive year the event was held as part of the American Le Mans Series. The 2013 Tequila Patrón American Le Mans Series at Long Beach was the second of ten scheduled sports car races of 2013 American Le Mans Series.[2] The race was held at the eleven-turn 1.968 mi (3.167 km) Long Beach street circuit in Long Beach, California on April 21, 2013.[2]