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Race Planet Amsterdam auctions inventory: 'The soul is leaving the building'

Race Planet Amsterdam auctions inventory: 'The soul is leaving the building'

Race Planet Amsterdam has permanently closed its doors in Westpoort after over thirty years of operation. The venue is currently auctioning off a large portion of its inventory, including hundreds of trophies and various memorabilia items.

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