The Champ Car Grand Prix of Cleveland Press Conference
The Grand Prix of Cleveland hosted a press conference and race
demonstration on April 19, 2005 at Star Plaza. United Way of
Greater Cleveland is the charity of choice for the 2005 race
June 24-26 at Burke Lakefront Airport.
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Members of Champ Car's HVM team prep the open wheel Champ Car for the race down Euclid Avenue.
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A pit crewmember straps 2000 Grand Prix of Cleveland Champion Roberto Moreno into the car in preparation for his demonstration in downtown Cleveland.
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The turbocharged 750-horsepower Champ Car hits speeds of 130 miles per hour as Moreno races down to East 9th Street and back to East 14th Street.
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The pit crew quickly changes the car's Bridgestone tires to a new style being used during the 2005 race circuit.
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Moreno waves to the wowed spectators after doing doughnuts at the intersections of Euclid and East 9th and East 14th Streets.
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Mayor Jane L. Campbell addresses race enthusiasts at a press conference following the incredible race demonstration outside. She is accompanied on stage by two "Face of Champ Car" participants.
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