Most people have heard of the Grand Prix races on Monaco's famous track. Fewer are aware that every second year they run a "Historic" Grand Prix two weeks prior to the regular race, where they run cars from the 50's through the 70's. J and I left early this morning for Monaco, and the races had already started. The engines were so loud as they echoed through the narrow streets that I could only communicate in gestures to the ticket vendor. We had hot sun and sprinkling rain. J and I were well rewarded after a long day.
I will add and caption a few pics and vids:
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| Monaco. An amazing backdrop. Spectators in the stands and on yachts await the next race. We sat above the swoop of track in the picture, with a corner to the right, and an s-curve on the left. We were inside the track, so as cars whizzed by in front of us, we could hear them roar behind us. |
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Morning sunlight, and an almost natural smile from J (a rarity in photos).
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The racers in the video (on a slow lap so the cars can best be seen) are front engine formula cars from 1958-1960. Some of the oldest cars raced today.
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A casualty of the corner (Formula 1, 1973-1976) being hauled off after the heat.
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| This car quit on the race course, and was pushed safely to a bunker just below where we were sitting. |
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Monaco from the rock - the Prince's living quarters on the far right, and the raceway below.
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Before the rain descended and we found our way home.
