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LONG BEACH - Even though she was laid off from her discount chain store job of nearly seven years, Florence Austin isn't letting that keep her from having a good time at this weekend's races.
The 56-year-old Long Beach resident was in the thick of things Thursday for the start of the 35th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend, first enjoying go-cart racing at Shoreline Village then heading farther north on Pine Avenue to take in the motorcycle stunts. She was also able to procure a free ticket to today's festivities.See the full content of this document
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Pine Avenue Roaring On Eve of Grand Prix
"I'm unemployed, but I'm not going to let this economy get me down," she said, using her digital camera to record motorcycle drivers performing flips in the air and donuts on the pavement. "I'm gonna have me some fun."
Spectators like Austin came out in droves for "Free-...See the full content of this document
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