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The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is the premier circuit in the Champ Car World Series . It is the first event in the World Series each year, and is an Open-wheel race held on a temporary Road Course . The Grand Prix is also the longest running major "street" race held on the North American continent, having completed its 32nd event. Attendance for the weekend regularly reaches or exceeds 200,000 people. EVENTS Although the Champ Car World Series is the main event, a number of other races are also held. On April 8, 2006, the Grand-Am Daytona Prototypes took to the streets, replacing the suspended Trans-Am Series . Other races include the Champ Car Atlantic Championship and the popular Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race . Additionally, a week of fairs, music, and promotional activities is held. The track The race circuit is a 1.968-mile temporary road course carved out of the city streets surrounding the Convention Center of Long Beach, California . It is particularly noted for its last section, which sees a Hairpin Turn followed by a long, slightly curved front straightaway which runs the length of Shoreline Drive . The circuit is situated on the Long Beach waterfront, and is lined with Palm Trees (especially along the front straightaway), making for an scenic track. Drifting Beginning in 2005 the event included a demonstration by participants in the Formula D drifting series, in which participants engage in controlled slides, moving their cars sideways across the track. PREVIOUS WINNERS EXTERNAL LINKS |
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