Toyota ends 44-year association with Long Beach GP
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The Japanese manufacturer was involved in the very first Long Beach GP in September 1975 as pace car provider to what was then an Formula 5000 event. It continued its association in the event's F1 years in 1976-’83, becoming title sponsor of the US GP (WestToyota ends 44-year association with Long Beach GP
The Japanese manufacturer was involved in the very first Long Beach GP in September 1975 as pace car provider to what was then an Formula 5000 event. It continued its association in the event's F1 years in 1976-’83, becoming title sponsor of the US GP (West) in 1980. When promoter Chris Pook was unable to extend his deal with Bernie Ecclestone, Long Beach became a IndyCar event in 1984 ... ... Keep reading Read more