Cars have been cruising along Long Beach's racetrack since 1975. It's the oldest street circuit on the map in the United States. "It's become a true classic," says American racing legend Mario Andretti. This photo shows the IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix from 1998.
Cars have been cruising along Long Beach's racetrack since 1975. It's the oldest street circuit on the map in the United States. "It's become a true classic," says American racing legend Mario Andretti. This photo shows the IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix from 1998.
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Long Beach originally made its name as a seaside resort in the first half of the 20th Century with "The Pike" promenade a famous stop for Californian tourists. "It's the place to be," says Andretti.
Long Beach originally made its name as a seaside resort in the first half of the 20th Century with "The Pike" promenade a famous stop for Californian tourists. "It's the place to be," says Andretti.
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Andretti has a huge place in Long Beach history winning here in F1 and IndyCar. He's also the last American to win a United States Grand Prix. The racing superstar took the checkered flag at the United States GP West which was held at Long Beach in 1977.
Andretti has a huge place in Long Beach history winning here in F1 and IndyCar. He's also the last American to win a United States Grand Prix. The racing superstar took the checkered flag at the United States GP West which was held at Long Beach in 1977.
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Andretti looks on as son Michael prepares for the 2002 IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix, a race Michael would go on to win, just like his Dad. Michael Andretti is now president of the Andretti Formula E team.
Andretti looks on as son Michael prepares for the 2002 IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix, a race Michael would go on to win, just like his Dad. Michael Andretti is now president of the Andretti Formula E team.
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Formula E headed to the famous Southern California circuit in 2015. Nelson Piquet Jr leads the pack of electric cars under glorious blue skies at last April's race.
Formula E headed to the famous Southern California circuit in 2015. Nelson Piquet Jr leads the pack of electric cars under glorious blue skies at last April's race.
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Inaugural champion Piquet Jr. (center) won his first ePrix in Long Beach in 2015. Here the Brazilian celebrates his first place finish for China Racing ahead of Andretti's Jean-Eric Vergne (left) and Abt's Lucas di Grassi (right).
Inaugural champion Piquet Jr. (center) won his first ePrix in Long Beach in 2015. Here the Brazilian celebrates his first place finish for China Racing ahead of Andretti's Jean-Eric Vergne (left) and Abt's Lucas di Grassi (right).
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Like father, like son. Nelson Piquet, seen here in 1983, also won his first Formula One race at Long Beach in 1980.
Like father, like son. Nelson Piquet, seen here in 1983, also won his first Formula One race at Long Beach in 1980.
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