A day out at the Historic Grand Prix in Monaco

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:

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.

Morning sunlight, and an almost natural smile from J (a rarity in photos).

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.

A casualty of the corner (Formula 1, 1973-1976) being hauled off after the heat.

This car quit on the race course, and was pushed safely to a bunker just below where we were sitting.

Monaco from the rock - the Prince's living quarters on the far right, and the raceway below.

Before the rain descended and we found our way home.