Beijing Olympic stadium turns into race circuit

BEIJING, China - Racing cars run through an ad hoc circuit during the Race of Champions competition at the Bird's Nest national stadium in Beijing on Nov. 4, 2009. Former star driver Michael Schumacher also took part in the race.

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