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Formula Libre Races 1950


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 10.4.1950 National Gamston [Formula Libre] GB      
2 10.4.1950 Goodwood Easter [Formula Libre Handicap 1] GB      
3 10.4.1950 Goodwood Easter [Formula Libre Handicap 2] GB      
4 10.4.1950 Goodwood Easter [Formula Libre Handicap 3] GB      
5 29.4.1950 National Silverstone [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
6 7.5.1950 Djurgardsloppet SF      
7 20.5.1950 Phoenix Park [Formula Libre] IRL      
8 29.5.1950 Whitsun Goodwood [Formula Libre Handicap 1] GB      
9 29.5.1950 Whitsun Goodwood [Formula Libre Handicap 2] GB      
10 29.5.1950 Whitsun Goodwood [Formula Libre Handicap 3] GB      
11 29.5.1950 National Gamston [Formula Libre] GB      
12 29.5.1950 National Gamston [Formula Libre] GB      
13 6.6.1950 Bol d'Or F      
14 8.7.1950 Leinster Trophy IRL      
15 12.8.1950 Ulster Trophy [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
16 19.8.1950 National Gamston [Formula Libre] GB      
17 2.9.1950 National Silverstone [Formula Libre Handicap 1] GB      
18 2.9.1950 National Silverstone [Formula Libre Handicap 2] GB      
19 2.9.1950 National Silverstone [Formula Libre Handicap 3] GB      
20 2.9.1950 National Silverstone [Formula Libre Handicap 4] GB      
21 2.9.1950 National Silverstone [Formula Libre 1+2+3+4] GB      
22 9.9.1950 Curragh [Formula Libre Handicap] IRL      
23 9.9.1950 Wakefield Trophy [Formula Libre Hadicap] IRL      
24 30.9.1950 Goodwood International [Formula Libre Handicap 1] GB      
25 30.9.1950 Goodwood International [Formula Libre Handicap 2] GB      
26 30.9.1950 Goodwood International [Formula Libre Handicap 3] GB      
27 30.9.1950 Goodwood International [Formula Libre Handicap 4] GB      
28 7.10.1950 National Castle Combe [Formula Libre] GB      

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Formula Libre Races Round: 1

National Gamston [Formula Libre]

Notts Sports Car Club, Vitesse Trophy, Formula Libre Race, Gamston Airfield Date: 10.4.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 16,898 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - K. Wood Ashford 1172s 8 0:11:41,000
2. - Phil Scragg (GB) Jaguar SS100 8 0:11:54,600
3. - G. Lant MG 747s 8 0:12:03,200

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Formula Libre Races Round: 2

Goodwood Easter [Formula Libre Handicap 1]

Goodwood International, 1st Easter Handicap, Formula Libre Race, Goodwood Date: 10.4.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 118,721 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 16 Bill Aston (GB) Cooper JAP 5 0:10:58,600 Monoposto
2. 11 Basil de Lissa MG Magnette K3 K3021 5 0:10:59,000
3. 44 Gerry Dunham (GB) Alvis Spl 5 0:11:18,400 Monoposto
4. 12 Michael Christie Cooper JAP 5 Monoposto
5. 1 Curley Dryden Healey Spl 5 Monoposto
6. 14 Oscar Moore (GB) OBM 5 Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 3

Goodwood Easter [Formula Libre Handicap 2]

Goodwood International, 2nd Easter Handicap, Formula Libre Race, Goodwood Date: 10.4.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 111,528 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 44 Gerry Dunham (GB) Alvis Spl 5 0:10:38,400 Monoposto
2. 54 Jim Byrom Bugatti T35B 5 0:10:46,400
3. 55 Guy Gale (GB) Talbot T150C 82934 5 0:10:47,600
4. 58 John Marshall (GB) Amilcar 5
5. 49 Peter Mould (GB) Delage 5 Monoposto
6. 59 George Phillips (GB) MG TC 5

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Formula Libre Races Round: 4

Goodwood Easter [Formula Libre Handicap 3]

Goodwood International, 3rd Easter Handicap, Formula Libre Race, Goodwood Date: 10.4.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 122,873 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 31 Duncan Hamilton (GB) Maserati 6CM 5 0:09:45,800 Monoposto
2. 6 Stirling Moss (GB) HWM 5 0:09:48,000 Monoposto
3. 21 "B. Bira" (TH) Maserati 4CLT/48 5 0:10:00,000 Monoposto
4. 22 Reg Parnell (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 5 Monoposto
5. 35 Michael Chorlton CDL Bugatti 5 Monoposto
6. 27 Bob Gerard (GB) ERA R4A 5 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 5

National Silverstone [Formula Libre Handicap]

VSCC, Mixed Handicap, Silverstone Date: 29.4.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 111,866 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Anthony Heal (GB) Sunbeam 1924 GP 4 Racing
2. - G. Lant MG 747s 4
3. - Peter Waring (GB) Alvis 1645cc 4

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Formula Libre Races Round: 6

Djurgardsloppet

Eläintarhan ajot, Djurgardsloppet XII, Helsinki Date: 7.5.1950


Circuit lenght: 2,000 km Race distance: 40,000 km Winner's average speed: 101,003 km/h Attendance: 66622

The race consisted mostly of Nordic specials, that were some sort of mix between race- and sports- cars. They didn't have mudguards or lights and some were monopostos. But organizers called the class Nordic special sports cars

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 79 Gunnar Carlsson (S) Ford Special ex-Hindsvaerk 20 0:23:45,700
2. 1 S. P. J. Keinänen (SF) Jaguar XK120 20 0:24:05,300
3. 84 Erik Lundgren (S) Ford Special 20 0:24:18,600
4. 77 John Kvarnström (S) Hudson Special 20 0:24:30,200
5. 11 Michael Head (GB) Jaguar XK120 20 0:24:43,900
6. 10 Adolfo Schwelm Cruz (RA) Jaguar XK120 20 0:25:27,800
7. 76 Gunnar Ohlsson (S) Lancia Special 20 0:25:52,700
8. 6 Leo I. Mattila (SF) BMW 328
9. 4 Risto Norppo (SF) Ford Special
10. 7 Asser Wallenius (SF) Ford Roadster
Did not finish:
2 Evert Saloranta (SF) Ford Special Engine
5 Seppo Rikkilä (SF) Ford Special Mechanical
84 S. Jönsson (S) Ford Engine
Did not start:
3 Seppo Keinänen (SF) Chrysler Special
8 K. G. Wikman (SF) Ford

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Formula Libre Races Round: 7

Phoenix Park [Formula Libre]

Formula Libre Race, Phoenix Park Date: 20.5.1950


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Newall Alvis
2. - Len Earl (IRL) Fiat Balilla
3. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Maserati 6C Monoposto 1.

Qualifying Heat : 1

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Len Earl (IRL) Fiat Balilla

Qualifying Heat : 2

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Maserati 6C

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Formula Libre Races Round: 8

Whitsun Goodwood [Formula Libre Handicap 1]

Whitsun (1st Whitsun Handicap, Formula Libre Race), Goodwood Date: 29.5.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 117,482 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 16 Basil de Lissa MG Magnette K3 K3021 5 0:10:16,800
2. 12 John Haesendonck MG PB 5 0:10:19,600
3. 26 Tony Rolt (GB) Delage 1927GP 5 0:10:44,000 Monoposto
4. 29 Brian Shawe-Taylor (GB) ERA R9B 5 Monoposto
5. 20 E. M. Martin Cooper 1100 5 Monoposto
6. 18 Jim Mayers (GB) Lester MG 5

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Formula Libre Races Round: 9

Whitsun Goodwood [Formula Libre Handicap 2]

Whitsun (2nd Whitsun Handicap, Formula Libre Race), Goodwood Date: 29.5.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 115,792 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 1 Gerry Ruddock (GB) HRG 5 0:10:28,400
2. 8 Jim Byrom Bugatti T35B 5 0:10:43,400
3. 12 John Haesendonck MG PB 5 0:10:46,000
4. 4 Charles Mortimer (GB) Healey Silverstone 5 0:10:49,200
5. 10 Guy Jason Henry (GB) Delahaye 135M 5 0:10:49,600
6. 7 Gerry Dunham (GB) Alvis Spl 5 0:10:56,000 Monoposto
7. 18 Jim Mayers (GB) Lester MG 5 0:11:12,400
8. 2 R. A. Anderson Healey Silverstone 5 0:11:34,000
9. 33 E. W. Filer (GB) MG 939cc 5 0:11:37,800
10. 9 Oliver Simpson (GB) Rover BMW 5 0:11:44,400
11. 21 J. E. Gillett MG 1087cc 5 0:12:28,800
Did not finish:
3 V. Hern Amilcar C6 2 DNF
32 Horace Richards (GB) Riley 1.1 1 DNF
6 Tom Meyer (GB) HW Alta 1 DNF Racing
In entry list only:
5 I. Strickland (GB) Riley Spl
30 A. H. Ellis Fiat Balilla
31 J. Ames Fiat Balilla
23 Joe Goodhew (GB) Alfa Romeo P3 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 10

Whitsun Goodwood [Formula Libre Handicap 3]

Whitsun (3rd Whitsun Handicap, Formula Libre Race), Goodwood Date: 29.5.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 122,407 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 16 Basil de Lissa MG Magnette K3 K3021 5 0:10:13,000
2. 7 Gerry Dunham (GB) Alvis Spl. 5 0:10:13,400 Monoposto
3. 26 Tony Rolt (GB) Delage 1927GP 5 0:10:14,000 Monoposto
4. 40 John Green (GB) Cooper 1100 Monoposto
5. 35 John Marshall (GB) Amilcar C6
6. 39 Bill Skelly (GB) Lea Francis Spl. Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 11

National Gamston [Formula Libre]

NSCC, Formula Libre Race, Gamston Date: 29.5.1950


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Reg Parnell (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 8 0:10:47,800 Monoposto
2. - David Hampshire (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 Monoposto
3. - J. Wilkins Bugatti 2.3

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Formula Libre Races Round: 12

National Gamston [Formula Libre]

NSCC, Formula Libre Race, Gamston Date: 29.5.1950


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Reg Parnell (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 8 0:09:55,200 Monoposto
2. - David Hampshire (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 Monoposto
3. - J. Wilkins Bugatti 2.3

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Formula Libre Races Round: 13

Bol d'Or

Bol d'Or, Montlhéry Date: 6.6.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 2498,500 km Winner's average speed: 103,931 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Michel Aunaud (F) D.B. - Panhard R
2. - Collange Simca 1.5 1. S1.5
3. - Lecerf Simca
Did not finish:
6 Sacha Gordine (F) Simca Gordini TMM 0001GCS Sacha Gordine DNF

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Formula Libre Races Round: 14

Leinster Trophy

Leinster Trophy (Formula Libre 100 Mile Handicap), Wicklow Date: 8.7.1950


Circuit lenght: 13,679 km Race distance: 160,934 km Winner's average speed: 110,836 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Pierce Cahill (IRL) Iona Spl 1287cc 12 1:22:25,000
2. - Torrie Large (GB) MG 1250 12 1:22:25,600
3. - Cecil Vard (IRL) MG 1250 12 1:22:56,800
4. - Dick Shattock (GB) Atalanta 1.5 12 1:24:38,000
Other starters:
- Anthony Powys-Lybbe (GB) Alfa Romeo P3 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 15

Ulster Trophy [Formula Libre Handicap]

Champion Trophy (Formula Libre Handicap Race), Dundrod, Ulster Date: 12.8.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 122,745 km/h

Fastest lap:Anthony Powys-LybbeNo. Alfa Romeo P35:38,2127,122 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Anthony Powys-Lybbe (GB) Alfa Romeo P3 1:04:20,200 Monoposto
2. - Pierce Cahill (IRL) Iona Spl 1287cc 1:05:46,800
3. - J. T. Sutherland (GB) MG 1250 1:05:47,000
4. - M. P. Heaslett (GB) MG 1250 1:07:05,200
5. - Ernie Wilkinson (GB) Healey Silverstone 1:07:21,000
6. - Ted Lund (GB) Lea Francis 1670cc 1:08:27,000
7. - Joe Kelly (IRL) I.R.A 1:08:38,000 Monoposto
8. - Torrie Large (GB) MG 1250 1:08:52,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 16

National Gamston [Formula Libre]

Sheffield & Hallamshire Motor Club, Sheffield Telegraph Trophy, Formula Libre Race, Gamston Date: 19.8.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 137,985 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Cuth Harrison (GB) ERA 10 0:11:58,000 Monoposto
2. - A. B. Rogers Cooper 500 10 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 17

National Silverstone [Formula Libre Handicap 1]

Sunbac, Allcomers Handicap Heat 1, Silverstone Date: 2.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 105,171 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - W. L. Grose Grose 500 0:09:22,000 Monoposto
2. - Colin Chapman (GB) Lotus Ford 0:09:37,200
3. - W. H. Smart Allard 3.6 0:10:03,400

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Formula Libre Races Round: 18

National Silverstone [Formula Libre Handicap 2]

Sunbac, Allcomers Handicap Heat 2, Silverstone Date: 2.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 93,728 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - W. Webb Cooper 500 0:09:53,200 Monoposto
2. - Peter Braid Cooper 500 0:10:07,800 Monoposto
3. - Mike Keen (GB) HRG 0:10:19,200

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Formula Libre Races Round: 19

National Silverstone [Formula Libre Handicap 3]

Sunbac, Allcomers Handicap Heat 3, Silverstone Date: 2.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 95,112 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - R. Messenger Iota 500 0:10:15,000 Monoposto
2. - Austen Nurse (GB) Cooper 500 0:10:20,200 Monoposto
3. - John Venn (GB) MG 1292 0:10:23,400

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Formula Libre Races Round: 20

National Silverstone [Formula Libre Handicap 4]

Sunbac, Allcomers Handicap Heat 4, Silverstone Date: 2.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 95,321 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Ron Willis (GB) BMW 0:09:33,800
2. - Ken Rawlings Standard Vanguard Spl 0:09:35,000
3. - L. J. Leary (GB) Cooper 500 0:09:37,400 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 21

National Silverstone [Formula Libre 1+2+3+4]

Sunbac, Allcomers Handicap (combined results), Silverstone Date: 2.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 105,171 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - W. L. Grose Geose 500 0:09:22,000 Monoposto
2. - Ron Willis (GB) BMW 0:09:33,800
3. - Ken Rawlings Standard Vanguard Spl 0:09:35,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 22

Curragh [Formula Libre Handicap]

O'Boyle Trophy Handicap, Formula Libre Race, Curragh Date: 9.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 99,168 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Joe Flynn (IRL) MG 1250 1:06:02,000
2. - Pierce Cahill (IRL) Iona Spl 1:06:54,000
3. - Anthony Coleman (GB) MG 1:07:02,000
4. - Torrie Large (GB) MG 1:07:13,000
5. - Cecil Vard (IRL) MG 1:08:10,000
6. - Miss E. Ingram (IRL) MG 1:09:18,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 23

Wakefield Trophy [Formula Libre Hadicap]

Wakefield Trophy (Formula Libre Handicap Race), Curragh Date: 9.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 160,934 km Winner's average speed: 126,092 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Duncan Hamilton (GB) Maserati 6CM 1:17:40,000 Monoposto
2. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta F1 1:17:43,000 Monoposto
3. - Oscar Moore (GB) OBM 1:18:53,000 Racing
4. - Peter C. T. Clark (GB) HRG 1:19:00,000
5. - Roy Salvadori (GB) Healey 1:19:18,000 Monoposto
6. - Roland Dutt (GB) Maserati 8C 1:19:43,000 Monoposto
7. - Tom Meyer (GB) HW Alta Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 24

Goodwood International [Formula Libre Handicap 1]

Goodwood International, 1st September Handicap, Formula Libre Race, Goodwood Date: 30.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 103,803 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 54 Horace Richards (GB) Riley 9 5 0:11:10,000
2. 46 John Willment (GB) Bugatti T55 5 0:11:20,400
3. 41 Basil de Mattos (GB) Cromard Spl 5 0:11:43,800 Monoposto
4. 44 Roland Dutt (GB) Maserati 8C 3001 5 0:11:44,000 Monoposto
5. 43 Anthony Powys-Lybbe (GB) Alfa Romeo P3 Monoposto
6. 26 xxx Cooper JAP Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 25

Goodwood International [Formula Libre Handicap 2]

Goodwood International, 2nd September Handicap, Formula Libre Race, Goodwood Date: 30.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 75,800 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 5 Duncan Hamilton (GB) Maserati 6CM 5 0:10:15,000 Monoposto
2. 58 Gerry Ruddock (GB) HRG Le Mans 5 0:10:16,000
3. 8 Peter Whitehead (GB) ERA R10B 5 0:10:34,400 Monoposto
4. 15 George Abecassis (GB) HWM 5 0:10:41,000 Monoposto
5. 25 Bertie Bradnack (GB) Cooper JAP Monoposto
6. 56 Michael Christie Kieft - JAP Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 26

Goodwood International [Formula Libre Handicap 3]

Goodwood International, 3rd September Handicap, Formula Libre Race, Goodwood Date: 30.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 116,694 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 38 Harry Schell (USA) Cooper JAP 5 0:11:02,000 Monoposto
2. 24 Joe Goodhew (GB) Alfa Romeo P3 5 0:11:03,800 Monoposto
3. 7 Bob Gerard (GB) ERA R14B 5 0:11:05,000 Monoposto
4. 9 Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA R5B 5 0:11:07,600 Monoposto
5. 73 Guy Gale (GB) Talbot T150C 82934
6. 4 David Hampshire (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 27

Goodwood International [Formula Libre Handicap 4]

Goodwood International, 4th September Handicap, Formula Libre Race, Goodwood Date: 30.9.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 117,321 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 36 Gordon Shillito (GB) Riley 2.0 5 0:11:45,000 Racing
2. 22 Leslie Johnson (GB) Bentley 8.0 F. Lycett 5 0:11:03,000
3. 60 George Abecassis (GB) Healey Silverstone C. Mortimer 5 0:11:26,400
4. 64 Guy Gale (GB) Connaught L2 5 0:11:48,000
5. 70 John Treen (GB) Riley 1.1
6. 63 Cliff Davis (GB) MG N Spl

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Formula Libre Races Round: 28

National Castle Combe [Formula Libre]

Bristol MC & LCC, National Car Race Meeting (Formula Libre Race), Castle Combe Circuit Date: 7.10.1950


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 130,727 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Brian Shawe-Taylor (GB) ERA Monoposto
2. - Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA Monoposto
3. - Stirling Moss (GB) HWM Monoposto

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Last update: 2.10.2005