Of course, breakdowns are expected, even before the start line, which some entrants never make it past. The picture below looks tragic – until you learn that the car is a “steamer” and does this type of thing when starting ]]> Looks like the weather was clear in these spectacular photos published in the UK Daily Mail.

Of course, breakdowns are expected, even before the start line, which some entrants never make it past. The picture below looks tragic – until you learn that the car is a “steamer” and does this type of thing when starting up.

What would I not have given to be there today?

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[2021 note: The video Don linked to, involving people in Beijing dying dogs to look like other animals, is missing.]