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:
9. Birmingham Superprix 1990
Crowds of spectators watch the race action as Eddie Irvine drives the #2 Eddie Jordan Racing Reynard 90D - Smith Mugen through the streets during the FIA International F3000 Championship Halfords Birmingham Superprix race on 27 August 1990 on the streets of Birmingham, Great Britain. (Photo by Russell Cheyne/Getty Images) | Getty Images