Before the week started, I was talking with the founder of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Chris Pook, about the history of the race. He said that when Mario Andretti won the race in 1977, that’s when things really took off. He said it was the personality that got people excited and had the grandstands full.
That driver swagger and personality was on display all weekend in the Long Beach Sports Arena press conference room.
The celebrities warmed up the podium for the weekend after Al Unser Jr and Keanu Reeves rode to victory in Pro/Celebrity Race. Helio Castroneves and Team Penske reconvened in Long Beach and of course, the winner and top finishers after the race on Sunday… Details
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