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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1976

Page

3

U S Grand Prix West dream becomes reality

Three years after Christopher Pook pitched a street race for Long Beach downtown the United States Grand Prix West drew 90 000 spectators. International drivers from 15 countries raced the 2 2 mile urban course as crowds brought color and tourist dollars to the city.

U.S Christopher Pook Long Beach United States

Grand Prix West electrifies Long Beach crowds and campers

Sun drenched shoreline welcomes Formula One race fans and a booming fringe scene. Spectators camped along Shoreline Drive reveling in the roar of Ferraris and Goodyear Blimp overhead while ballpark vendors and military displays add to the festive atmosphere. Cars top speed around near record pace as the day unfolds into a memorable motorsport spectacle.

National Press Corps Granth Clay Rapazaoni Niki Lauda Patrick Depailler Jacques, Laffite Jochen Emerson Fittipaldi Smith Shoreline Drive Jim Broughton Wauronda Anthony Miller Belmont Aper Goodyear Arena Queen Mary Pike Delaware Navy Los Angeles Adolph Hitler Luftwaffe Hermann Goering Christopher Pook

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