1984 Dallas Grand Prix and would continue until 30 minutes before the start (the repairs involved a backhoe digging up the broken asphalt and replacing it with quick-dry cement). Niki Lauda and Alain Prost tried to arrange a boycott among the drivers, but Rosberg insisted they should race. Bernie Ecclestone did not want to have 90,000 disappointed fans at the circuit, and viewers around the world, so the race went off with Larry Hagman (J. R. Ewing from the television series "Dallas") waving the green flag to start the parade lap. Mansell led for almost half the race from his first pole position. Derek
Larry Anderson (actor) Larry Anderson (actor) Larry Anderson (born September 22, 1952) is an American actor and magician. He originally started as an assistant to magician Mark Wilson in 1973, and was immediately put to work on the set of "The Magician" (starring Bill Bixby), assisting Wilson as the show's magic coordinator. He has since appeared in several television series and films, and is also known for his uncredited role as Michael Long in the (pilot episode) of the 1980s hit TV series "Knight Rider". His voice was overdubbed by David Hasselhoff who, when the character was shot in the face and given