The race then took on national interest, and had grown to 84 entries in 1954.

The race, which was inspired by the Indianapolis 500, originated in 1969 and has been growing ever since.

The race has grown over the years to several hundred participants.

This race is growing in popularity and coverage with every year.

The race grew in popularity over the next few years.

While the women's race grew tactical, the men pushed hard from the beginning.

We must be like that, Korul, when the new race grows strong.

As the race grows, so does the cost of organising it.

The race grew from a small single event in 1972 into a national series with the sponsorship.

The race has grown substantially over time, along with the proportion of female participants.