Monaco GP: celebrating nearly 80 years of racing history
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andydarley posted 5/22/2008 from www.britsonpole.com [flag] |
"The Indy500 is a big American affair like hamburgers, the Monaco GP is a private race for the Prince, residents and invited VIPs," says Monaco Grand Prix historian Roy Hulsbergen in this exclusive, anecdote-packed, interview published in the run-up to both big races.
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