Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Long Beach Grand Prix Recap

Last weekend the Long Beach Grand Prix came to our backyard.

The Long Beach Grand Prix is a open-wheel race held on a temporary road course and is the longest running major "street" race in America.

So the Mr. and I spent the weekend checking out races, exhibits, and festivities.

I've never been to car race before (sorry nascar fans), so it was a great experience!

Here are the pics from the weekend...

Me next to the palm-lined track:


Our Condo Building as viewed from the track:


Sitting by the track:


Celebrity Race. Celebs included Keanu Reeves, Raven Symone, Alex Trebek, and others I'm forgetting:


Keanu Reeves won! But apparently forgot to shave:


Pros warming up:


The Mr. checking out the cool cars at the exhibition:

11 comments:

Ellen Mint said...

I don't know why but I think I'd be most afraid of Alex Tribec challenging you to a car race. I just have images of him yelling "In the form of a question!" as he peels out.

Sassy Engineer said...

I love car races - especially the formula one. I have become a Speed channel addict. Sad isn't it?! Looks like you had fun though :)

Naturally Caffeinated Family said...

i've never been to a race either but that looked like so much fun! cute pics=)

Katie said...

that looks like a lot of fun! And your outfit is really cute!

Jess said...

Oh, that does sound like fun!

I am not a racing fan, but racing with celebrities sounds like fun.

Love the outfit... too cute.

Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...

I am SO unbelievably jealous of you. If I had gotten that close to Keanu Reeves and hadn't been able to talk to him or at least stalk him for the rest of the day I would have been so sad! lol

Shoshanah said...

I've never actually been to the Grand Prix. I know my parents took my brother out of school early once to go. Honestly, my main memories of it is ALL the extra traffic it creates!

Lucky in Love said...

Looks like you had a great time! I can't believe it was so close to you!

Cristina said...

I love when fabulous events come close to home...PS - I love your hair!

Mrs. Buck said...

That looks like such a fun day - and such nice weather - it was sunny here in Seattle for a couple of days but now we're back to rain...boo

Ashley @ {Let Go, Laughing} said...

Looks like a ton of fun! I love your dress too - I feel like I saw it somewhere... Target maybe? can't remember now but it is super cute anyway.

The bangs totally suit you - love it!

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