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Fred Luther and one of the world's first (if not the first) automobile powered motorcycles

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Fred Luther was a pioneering motorcycle rider who had been competing since 1915. By 1934 his life must have become somewhat mundane as he came up with the idea of building a motorcycle to break the Land Speed Record....continue reading

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Grover Bergdoll

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Grover Cleveland Bergdoll was a wealthy early aviator, racing driver and notorious World War I draft dodger who fled to Germany to avoid service....continue reading
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The Donington Grand Prix in 1937

21-Apr-23 historicracing.com

The Donington Grand Prix in 1937. The first chance the British public had to see the Mercedes and Auto Union cars racing and, what a spectacle it proved to be! Though the reputation of the machines preceded them, no-one was prepared for that first lap. ...continue reading

Valdir Fauirin twin engined special

19-Apr-23 historicracing.com

Now then! The history of motoring has seen any number of twin-engined adventures, usually to nobody’s worthwhile benefit. But this wonderful little, Brazilian, home-build race car from 1971, was a bit special. Even for that sphere of novelty....continue reading

Behold the GAZ-TP

17-Apr-23 historicracing.com

Built in 1954, under official approval from the Supreme Presidium of the Soviet Socialist Republic, it’s claimed to have been the world’s first car ever jet-driven land vehicle, loaded, as it was, with the motivational extracts of a MIG-17....continue reading

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Events on February 7th


Interesting and notable events from the history of motor sport.

1959

Daytona International Speedway was formally opened.

13 cars were on hand for the first Grand National and Convertible qualifying round, but 6 failed tech inspection. "Fireball" Roberts turned in a speed of 140.581 mph in a Pontiac to earn the pole for the 100 mile Grand National qualifying race. Marvin Panch ran 128.810 mph in a Ford to pace the two convertibles that timed in.

1960

Bruce McLaren drives a Cooper-Climax to victory in the Argentine Grand Prix at Buenos Aires.

Bruce McLaren drove a Cooper-Climax to victory in the Argentine Grand Prix at Buenos Aires. McLaren won from way back in the 13th spot on the grid, Cliff Allison finished 2nd in a Ferrari, 26 seconds back. Moss retired his own car from the lead on lap 42 with broken suspension. Later in the race he took over Trintignant's car and moved up through the field to finish third, ahead of Menditeguy, von Trips and Ireland. The race's moral victor was Jo Bonnier (BRM Type 25), who, after the retirement of Moss, established a lead of over a lap on the rest of the field, but suffered engine problems with twelve laps to go and eventually struggled home 7th.

1970

Tasman Cup Formula 5000 race at Surfers Paradise, Australia, Graham McRae won in his Chevrolet powered McRae

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23/3/1937 - 4/4/2023

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25/11/1946 - 23/2/2023

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1/10/1942 - 2/2/2023

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21/11/1967 - 2/1/2023

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