KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE SINCE 1999
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James Hunt's dog Oscar at Turnberry Golf Club in Scotland. Photo courtesy of Peter Windsor
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08-Jul-20 /historicracing.com
James Hunt's dog Oscar at Turnberry Golf Club in Scotland. Photo courtesy of Peter Windsor
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Prince Bira 1914 - 1985
One of ERA's most famous exponents, Prince Bira also raced the ex-Whitney Straight Maserati. His outstanding performances were rewarded with the BRDC Road Racing Gold Star in 1936, 1937 and 1938. After the war, Bira returned to racing with several teams taking a number of wins in non championship Grand Prix. He was also an Olympic yachtsman sailing in the games on four occasions, one of 10 Olympians on these pages.
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Elmer George 1928 - 1976
Cowboy turned racer, George married Mari Hulman George, daughter of Tony Hulman, owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He raced in the 500 three times. Father of Tony George, founder of the Indy Racing League and current CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he died in an exchange of gunfire with Guy Trolinger, a horse trainer at his Terre Haute farm, a month after Mari had filed for divorce.
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Charlie Wiggins 1897 - 1979 -
Ian Stewart 1929 -
John Cleland 1952 -
Wayne Taylor 1960
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Biagio Nazzaro 1890 - 1922
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Pierre de Vizcaya 1894 - 1933
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Alfonso Thiele 1922 - 1986
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Carl Graham Fisher 1874 - 1939 -
Daniel Kinet 1884 - 1910 -
Truman Fontell Flock 1921 - 1952 -
Wally Campbell 1926 - 1954
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News and information from Salon Privé
29-Jun-20 /SALON PRIVÉ
From the globally renowned Concours d’Elégance to the presentation of the Club Trophy, this year’s Salon Privé is set to be another unforgettable celebration of the very best that the motoring world has to offer.
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MICHELIN STAR DINING COMES TO SALON PRIVÉ
Salon Privé raises the bar again, introducing Michelin star dining through celebrity chef and car enthusiast Phil Howard18-Jun-20/ Salon Privé
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Animals in motor sport. Number 2 - Seal
Pictured here is Seal, Innes Irelands black lab wearing one of his master's hats.22-Jun-20/ historicracing.com -
Animals in motor sport. Number 1 - Bud
With the passing of Lewis Hamilton's Bulldog Coco, hopefully she can meet up with another Bulldog, Bud.
20-Jun-20/ historicracing.com
