Grand Prix of Long Beach: Brian Redman recalls inaugural 1975 victory

LONG BEACH — Just think, the Grand Prix of Long Beach began in 1975, with the Formula 5000 as the main event. Brian Redman of England, now 88, was there for that initial ride.
He wasn’t just there. He won, besting the likes of Mario Andretti and Al Unser among other fine racers.
This weekend will be the 50th anniversary of the race, although that would have been last year had the COVID-19 pandemic not canceled the 2020 race.
In speaking with Redman on Thursday at the Grand Prix of Lo