KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE SINCE 1999
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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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James Hunt's dog Oscar at Turnberry Golf Club in Scotland. Photo courtesy of Peter Windsor
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Eddie Hearne 1887 - 1955
Eddie Hearne was an American racing driver active in the formative years of auto racing. He participated in the inaugural Indianapolis 500. He entered 120 races. He finished in the top 10 31 times. He won a total of 11 races.
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Harlan Fengler 1903 - 1981
Harlan Fengler was an American racing driver. He built quite a reputation on the board tracks in the 20's. From 1923 thru 1927 Harlan raced 18 times, winning twice and finishing in the top five seven times. Fengler acted as Chief Steward of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1958 until 1974.
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Leroy Warriner 1919 - 2003
Leroy Warriner won the first "Night Before the 500" Midget Race and was the 1953 AAA National Midget Racing Champion and the Midwest Champion.
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Arthur Mallock 1918 - 1993 -
Cameron Argetsinger 1921 - 2008 -
Christabel Carlisle 1939 -
Dave Marcis 1941
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Peter Walker 1912 - 1984
A Herefordshire-based gentleman farmer, Walker drove in 3 Grand Prix, notable taking the BRM V16 to 7th in the British Grand Prix in 1951 despite being half roasted in the cockpit. Sadly ended his days an alcoholic derelict on the streets of London. -
Jackie Holmes 1920 - 1995
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Jorge Daponte 1923 - 1963
JorgeDaponte was an Argentinan Formula One driver from. He raced in 2 Grand Prix in the 1954. He died suddenly at only 39 years old. -
Wolfgang Seidel 1926 - 1987
A German amateur who competed in 24 Grand Prix and won the 1959 Targa Florio with Edgar Barth. -
Ian Connell 1913 - 2003 -
TC Hunt 1926 - 1995 -
Jeff Clinton 1963 - 2002
Historic Racing News
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
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Salon Privé raises the bar again, introducing Michelin star dining through celebrity chef and car enthusiast Phil Howard
18-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
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1969
South African Grand Prix at Kyalami won by Jackie Stewart in a Matra MS10-Ford. -
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South African Grand Prix at Kyalami won by Jody Schecter. -
1980
The Osella and Shadow teams last Formula One start -
1980
Nashua Grand Prix of South Africa -
1992
Mugen Honda engines first Formula One start -
1992
Yellow Pages South African Grand Prix
