Stirling Moss in a Ferguson... Sixty 3-litre Formula One cars... A host of Formula Juniors...Just some reasons to make the trip to Monaco. By Paul Lawrence
The weekend before the contemporary Monaco Grand Prix, the most famous street circuit in the world will echo to the sounds of cars from across the venue's 77-year history. After qualifying sessions on Saturday May 20, the seven races will run...
The celebrations of 75 years of Brands Hatch history and 50 years since Ferrari's first grand prix win were dovetailed superbly at the Kent circuit in July. A crowd of around 25,000 was treated to an entertaining blend of racing, both ancient and modern. Guests included Ferrari F1 technical director Ross Brawn, Sir Stirling Moss and three times world champion Sir Jack Brabham.
Of particular note...
The first historic 'revival' meeting on the old Oporto Portuguese Grand Prix circuit was a resounding success. Marcus Pye enjoyed the sport and socialising. Photography by Jim Houlgrave
The inaugural Grande Prémio Histórico do Porto presented some memorable racing and a wonderful snapshot of the Portuguese Grands Prix of 1958 and '60.
Sir Jack Brabham was a guest of honour at the July 8-10...
Monaco: Grand Prix Historique
Dayton leads American invasion of Monte Carlo
No American has won the Monaco Grand Prix, but American drivers dominated its Historique counterpart on May 15-16, scoring three wins from six races and setting the fastest lap of the meeting.
Duncan Dayton was the star of the show with back-to-back victories. He scored the first of these aboard his Lotus 16. He was...
May 20th/21st
Stretton and Dayton beat harbour dramasSix-wheel Tyrrell overcomes practice accident to win while Duncan Dayton scores double victories
Two dramatic, accident strewn 3-litre F1 races made the news at Monaco as Martin Stretton and Duncan Dayton took the major prizes at the Grand Prix Historique.
Victory in the race for 1975-78 cars seemed a tall order for Stretton when his Tyrrell...