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Pook wasn\u2019t trying to sell Dan on a trip to the Caribbean; he was trying to sell him on a dream, to create a Monaco-like race through the streets of downtown Long Beach\u2014a Long Beach Grand Prix, if you will.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Characteristically, the idea appealed to Dan and he signed on to become one of three founding members of the Long Beach Grand Prix Association. And while this threesome would go on to forever change the face of American road racing, the race itself would be but one side of the story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n        .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{\n            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div class='memberful-global-marketing-content'>\n<div class=\"a07online-global-marketing-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"a07online-global-marketing-title\">No Subscription? 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