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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1977
Page
3
Downtown Los Angeles readers report a bustling scene as the Long Beach Grand Prix overlays festive atmosphere with racing. Spectators perched on rooftops and watched from balconies while beer taps and snacks flowed. Vendors hawked gear as cameras captured every moment, and residents from Breakers International note the event disrupted daily routines with a carnival vibe and crowded parking.
Track work completed and safety fences in place as about 100000 attend the long weekend event. Police report two dozen arrests and 12 to 15 medical calls including two heart incidents. City official Medak touts the race as a city plus while noting unresolved profit questions with the Grand Prix Association and concessionaires. Speth of Terrace Concessions denies threats and anticipates legal counsel after disputed sales and licenses.
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