KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE SINCE 1999
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22-Jul-20 /historicracing.com
Petite and determined with a cheeky sense of humour, Dorothy Stanley Turner was born on November 12th 1916, into a military family. Her father had an 'adventurous disposition'. While her father was a student he had taken part in the Graeco-Turkish war and been made a Knight of the Royal Order of Saviour of Greece for his services.
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10-Apr-20 /hr
Kenelm Lee Guinness born on this day in 1887 - died in 1937, 83 years ago, he was 50.
Kennelm Lee Guinness was a member of the famous brewing family. He was also the inventor of the KLG spark plug. He started racing as riding mechanic for his brother Algernon in a Darracqs and went on to be an accomplished driver in his own right.
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Rob Walker 1917 - 2002
Rob Walker was a member of the Johnny Walker whisky family, best known for running a private F1 team (R.R.C.Walker Racing). They won 9 Grand Prix, including the first wins for Lotus and Cooper.
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Leslie Marr 1922
Marr is a professional artist who raced his Connaught in national events during 1952-53, before trying his hand against tougher opposition in 1954.
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Jackie Oliver 1942
Jackie Oliver was a Formula One driver and team-owner, perhaps better known now as the founder of the Arrows F1 team rather than as a driver.
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Rusty Wallace 1956
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Alberto Crespo 1920 - 1991
An accomplished driver is his native Argentina, Crespo tried but failed to qualify for just one Formula One Grand Prix, the Italian in 1952, with a Maserati entered by Enrico Platé. -
Bob Anderson 1931 - 1967
One of the last true independant F1 drivers, Bob Anderson started out racing motorcyles. He switched to cars and the F1 World Championship and had a best finish of 3rd in the Austrian GP in 1964. -
Enzo Ferrari 1898 - 1988 -
Clifton Marlin 1932 - 2005
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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 4 - Oscar
James Hunt's dog Oscar at Turnberry Golf Club in Scotland.
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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
