In our last podcast, we met professional race car driver Paul Gerrard. He was preparing to take JC Agajanian Jr. and his wife Franci for a hot lap around the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach street circuit. JC Agajanian Jr. has been involved in motorsports for decades as a promoter including the legendary Turkey Night Grand Prix (now held at Ventura Raceway). In this installment, we get to hear from both JC and Franci right after they got out of the 630 horsepower AMG Mercedes and they describe what it was like. To me, seeing the looks on their faces and hearing the joy in their descriptions was priceless! Enjoy!



By Larry Mason

Copyright © 2024 Larry Mason

JC and Franci Agajanian are all smiles after getting a hot lap on the Long Beach street circuit race track from pro driver Paul Gerrard!

JC is overwhelmed with joy, excitement and amazement from the Mercedes hot lap!

Franci is more than happy to give a thumbs up for the thrill ride she just received – a hot lap around Long Beach from a pro driver in a rip-roaring Mercedes!


This couple has spent years at race tracks around the country, but nothing compares to actually being on the race track and getting an incredible hot lap from talented race car driver Paul Gerrard.

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