Inching through heavy traffic on the inner ring road in Birmingham - or even worse being brought to a complete halt in a seemingly endless jam - you may find it hard to remember, or imagine, that this was the very road that some of the world’s most famous racing car drivers have competed in.
It’s been a few decades since Birmingham hosted the Superprix with the likes of Eddie Irvine, Jean Alesi, Heinz-Harold Frentzen and Mark Blundell riding around town. The circuit hosted international racing series including, Formula 3000, Formula Ford and also British Touring Cars.
We might not have had the waterfront views boasted by the Monaco Grand Prix, but thousands of Brummies turned out for the spectacular spectacle held between 1986 and 1990.
The route was based primarily along Belgrave Middleway, and then through into the back streets of Digbeth.
The press office was based in the aptly named Monaco House on Bristol Street, which is due to be re-developed as New Monaco - a lasting testament to the groundbreaking event.
Here’s a look back at nine photos from the Birmingham Grand Prix in 1989 and 1990:
5. The fast road to Ladywood at the 1990 Birmingham Superprix
City road signs point the direction during the FIA International F3000 Championship Halfords Birmingham Superprix race on 27th August 1990 on the streets of Birmingham, Great Britain. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Getty Images) | Getty Images
6. Cheering on high at the 1990 Birmingham Superprix
The start of the FIA International F3000 Championship Halfords Birmingham Superprix race on 27th August 1990 on the streets of Birmingham, Great Britain. (Photo by Dan Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images
7. Crowds cheer along the track at the Birmingham Superprix 1990
At speed through the streets during the FIA International F3000 Championship Halfords Birmingham Superprix race on 27th August 1990 on the streets of Birmingham, Great Britain. (Photo by Russell Cheyne/Getty Images) | Getty Images
8. Racing around at the Birmingham Superprix 1990
Philippe Favre drives the #13 Leyton House March 90B NM Cosworth through the streets during the FIA International F3000 Championship Halfords Birmingham Superprix race on 27th August 1990 on the streets of Birmingham, Great Britain. (Photo by Dan Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images