The Long Beach Grand Prix officially kicked off yesterday with the annual Media Luncheon, although this year they brought out a special treat: rides in a two-seat IndyCar. Check out the video below to watch myself and photographer Samuel Lippke strap into the car with pro driver Davey Hamilton.

Click here for a photo gallery of Samuel’s pictures.

By Ryan ZumMallen, Managing Editor

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