The Long Beach Grand Prix takes place over the long weekend of April 16th to 19th 2009.

While not actually a Formula One event, this offers California property seekers who like their motorsport a chance to see Champ Cars (formerly known as Indy Cars) hurtling round the track at high speed.

The occasion begins with a free admission day on the 16th, including a lifestyle expo and the induction of new members into the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame, followed by practice on the 17th, qualifying on the 18th and then finally the race on the last day.

California property investors can enjoy not just the race but a range of attractions in the area.

These include the famous ship the Queen Mary, which is now a floating hotel moored by the city’s shore.

Long beach is also close to Los Angeles with its Hollywood glamour.

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