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Long Beach is the Monaco of IndyCar and American motorsport, without all the self-importance

You'll find Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles located two blocks off the Long Beach Grand Prix's landmark Turn 11 hairpin corner. Not only is Southern California's sweet and savory cultural tentpole a longstanding fixture in movies, songs and television, but it also serves as a popular destination for post-race victory celebrations -- as 2021 IndyCar champion Alex Palou confirmed.

Thanks to @OfficialRoscoes for the delicious meal! ud83dude0b@AlexPalou | @IndyCar pic.twitter.com/5HxRRJpBsv

— Chip Ganassi Racing (@CGRTeams) September 27, 2021

Unlike Formula One's marquee street race, Long Beach isn't nestled into the coastal hills of the French Riviera and it's definitely lacking in opulent casinos and black-tie affairs.