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Formula Libre Races 1951


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 17.3.1951 National Newtonards [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
2 17.3.1951 National Newtonards [Formula Libre] GB      
3 26.3.1951 Goodwood Easter [1st Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
4 26.3.1951 Goodwood Easter [2nd Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
5 26.3.1951 Goodwood Easter [3rd Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
6 26.3.1951 Goodwood Easter [4th Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
7 26.3.1951 National Gamston [Formula Libre] GB      
8 3.4.1951 Bol d'Or F      
9 6.5.1951 Djurgardsloppet SF   12  
10 14.5.1951 National Gamston [Formula Libre] GB      
11 20.5.1951 Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Handicap Heat 1] IRL   11  
12 20.5.1951 Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Handicap Heat 2] IRL      
13 20.5.1951 Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Handicap Heat 2] IRL      
14 20.5.1951 Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Handicap Final] IRL   16  
15 26.5.1951 National Boreham [Formula Libre] GB      
16 2.6.1951 Ulster Trophy [Formula Libre 1.3] GB   16 12
17 2.6.1951 Ulster Trophy [Formula Libre Handicap] GB   36  
18 17.6.1951 National Crimond [Formula Libre] GB      
19 30.6.1951 National Newtonards [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
20 30.6.1951 National Newtonards [Formula Libre] GB      
21 21.7.1951 Leinster Trophy IRL      
22 28.7.1951 National Silverstone [Formule Libre Handicap H1] GB      
23 28.7.1951 National Silverstone [Formule Libre Handicap H2] GB      
24 28.7.1951 National Silverstone [Formule Libre Handicap FIN] GB      
25 28.7.1951 National Croft [Formula Libre] GB      
26 4.8.1951 National Ibsley [Formula Libre] GB      
27 4.8.1951 National Ibsley [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
28 4.8.1951 National Newtonards [Formula Libre Heat 1] GB      
29 4.8.1951 National Newtonards [Formula Libre Heat 2] GB      
30 4.8.1951 National Newtonards [Formula Libre Heat 3] GB      
31 4.8.1951 National Newtonards [Formula Libre Final] GB      
32 4.8.1951 National Newtonards [Formula Libre] GB      
33 6.8.1951 National Gamston [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
34 6.8.1951 National Gamston [Formula Libre] GB      
35 6.8.1951 National Gamston [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
36 11.8.1951 National Boreham [Formula Libre] GB      
37 1.9.1951 National Turnberry [Formula Libre] GB      
38 8.9.1951 Wakefield Trophy [Formula Libre] IRL   47 18
39 29.9.1951 Goodwood September [1st Handicap Formula Libre] GB      
40 29.9.1951 Goodwood September [3rd Handicap Formula Libre] GB      
41 29.9.1951 Goodwood September [4th Handicap Formula Libre] GB      
42 6.10.1951 National Castle Combe [Formula Libre] GB      
43 6.10.1951 National Gamston [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
44 6.10.1951 National Gamston [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      

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Formula Libre Races Round: 1

National Newtonards [Formula Libre Handicap]

Open Handicap Formula Libre, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 17.3.1951


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Harvey Jackson (GB) Ford 10 Spl. 10 1.
2. - Cromie McCandless (GB) Cooper 500
3. - C. R. Megaw (GB) CRM 1172cc
Other starters:
- Charles Headland (GB) Cooper Norton 500
- M. P. Heaslett (GB) Allard

Qualifying Heat : 1

Winner's average speed: 87,854 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Cromie McCandless (GB) Cooper 500

Qualifying Heat : 2

Winner's average speed: 87,854 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Harvey Jackson (GB) Ford 10 Spl.

Qualifying Heat : 3

Winner's average speed: 87,854 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - M. P. Heaslett (GB) Allard

Qualifying Heat : 4

Winner's average speed: 87,854 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Charles Headland (GB) Cooper Norton 500

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Formula Libre Races Round: 2

National Newtonards [Formula Libre]

Open Scratch Formula Libre Race, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 17.3.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 93,937 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Bobbie Baird (GB) Meteor - Duesenberg 4.5
2. - Geoff McCrea (GB) MG R type
3. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl
4. - Hubert Chambers (GB) Jaguar XK120 W. Tinsley
Other starters:
- George Clark (GB) Healey Silverstone
- Redmond Gallagher (IRL) Leprechaun 500

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Formula Libre Races Round: 3

Goodwood Easter [1st Formula Libre Handicap]

Goodwood Easter International, 1st Easter Formula Libre Handicap, Goodwood Date: 26.3.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 130,743 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 12 Peter Collins (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 5 0:10:06,800 Monoposto
2. 47 Mike Keen (GB) HRG Lightweight 5 0:10:16,400
3. 44 Gerry Ruddock (GB) HRG Le Mans 5 0:10:17,400
4. 19 Bertie Bradnack (GB) Cooper Vincent 1100 5 0:10:23,400 Monoposto
5. 39 Rodney F. Peacock (GB) Frazer Nash Le Mans 421/100/150 5 0:10:29,400
6. 38 Andrew Elliott Cooper JAP 1100 5 0:10:32,000 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 4

Goodwood Easter [2nd Formula Libre Handicap]

Goodwood Easter International, 2nd Easter Formula Libre Handicap, Goodwood Date: 26.3.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 135,169 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 16 John Cooper (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 5 0:09:02,400 Monoposto
2. 8 Brian Shawe-Taylor (GB) Connaught A type A1 5 0:09:03,000 Monoposto
3. 34 Miles Martin ERA R2A 5 0:09:51,200 Monoposto
4. 28 Phillip Fotheringham-Parker (GB) ERA R5B 5 0:09:52,000 Monoposto
5. 50 Derek Parker (GB) Frazer Nash Boulogne 5 0:09:52,400
6. 36 Guy Gale (GB) Talbot T150C 82934 5 0:09:58,400

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Formula Libre Races Round: 5

Goodwood Easter [3rd Formula Libre Handicap]

Goodwood Easter International, 3rd Easter Formula Libre Handicap, Goodwood Date: 26.3.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 117,241 km/h

Fastest lap:George WickenNo. 55Jaguar XK1201:49,4127,106 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 64 Len Gibbs (GB) HRG Lightweight 5 0:10:14,000
2. 55 George Wicken (GB) Jaguar XK120 5 0:10:21,000
3. 54 John Craig (GB) Jaguar XK120 5 0:10:23,000
4. 47 Mike Keen (GB) HRG Lightweight 5 0:10:23,800
5. 52 Bill Holt (GB) Jaguar XK120 5 0:10:33,400
6. 58 F. A. Spiller Healey Silverstone 5 0:10:35,000
7. 62 E. Petch Connaught L2 5
8. 57 Francis Samuelson (GB) Healey Silverstone 5
9. 59 R. F. Walsh Healey Silverstone 5
Did not finish:
61 Cliff Davis (GB) MG NA Spl. DNF
In entry list only:
51 Derek Annable (GB) Allard J2
53 J. Rockman Jaguar XK120
56 Dick Jacobs (GB) MG Spl.
60 Tony Stokes (GB) MG 1250 s/c
63 John Lyons (GB) Connaught L2
65 J. Rowe MG
66 N. Orelbar Orlebar Spl.
67 J. C. Stocks (GB) MG

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Formula Libre Races Round: 6

Goodwood Easter [4th Formula Libre Handicap]

Goodwood Easter International, 4th Easter Formula Libre Handicap, Goodwood Date: 26.3.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 139,208 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 30 Johnny Claes (B) Talbot T26C 110052 5 0:08:39,400 Monoposto
2. 32 Joe Goodhew (GB) Alfa Romeo Tipo B 5 0:08:51,000 Monoposto
3. 20 "B. Bira" (TH) OSCA 4.5 1598 5 0:08:58,800 Monoposto
4. 27 Brian Shawe-Taylor (GB) ERA R9B 5 0:08:59,000 Monoposto
5. 26 Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA R10B 5 0:09:05,400 Monoposto
6. 1 Stirling Moss (GB) HWM 5 0:09:07,000 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 7

National Gamston [Formula Libre]

Notts Sports Car Club, Nottingham Trophy, Gamston Date: 26.3.1951


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Geoff Richardson (GB) RRA Monoposto
2. - Gordon Shillito (GB) Riley 2.0 Racing
3. - Cecil Heath (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 8

Bol d'Or

24 Heures Bol d'Or, St. Germain, Paris Date: 3.4.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 2329,686 km Winner's average speed: 96,400 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - José Scaron (F) Simca Gordini 1.5 1. S1.5
2. - Le Jantel Degri - Redex 1.1 1. R1.1
3. - Michel BM 1. S750
4. - H. Michel BM 1.1
5. - Ivor Robertson (GB) Aston Martin Ulster B5/555/U 2. S1.5
6. - Mrs. Hammersley (GB) Peugeot 1.5 3. S1.5
7. - Ian Stewart (GB) Aston Martin Ulster A5/537/U 4. S1.5
8. - Chauzy Volkswagen
9. - Noar Aston Martin Le Mans E3/270/S
10. - Monet Renault 750 2. S750
11. - Parker Aston Martin Ulster D5/570/U
12. - Mme Bizeray (F) Renault 750 3. S750
Did not finish:
- Jean Behra (F) Simca Gordini 1.5 DNF
- Ken Drace Aston Martin Le Mans B3/238/S Accident

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Formula Libre Races Round: 9

Djurgardsloppet

Eläintarhan ajot, Djurgardsloppet XIII, Helsinki Date: 6.5.1951

Started:12(S - 12)

Circuit lenght: 2,000 km Race distance: 50,000 km Winner's average speed: 101,397 km/h Attendance: 67803

The race for Nordic Special, there were no real sportscars in the field.

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 49 Erik Lundgren (S) Ford Special 25 0:29:35,200 1. 1:14,600
2. 11 Evert Saloranta (SF) Ford Special 25 0:29:54,900 3. 1:15,100
3. 42 John Kvarnström (S) Hudson Special 25 0:30:05,900 5. 1:18,100
4. 17 Uuno Lamminen (SF) Ford Special 25 0:32:36,800
5. 19 Aleksi Patama (SF) Ford Special 25
Did not finish:
- Gunnar Wahlberg (S) BLG - BMW DNF F2 4. 1:17,800
52 Gunnar Carlsson (S) Ford Special DNF 2. 1:15,000
Other starters:
12 Leo I. Mattila (SF) Ford Special
32 Carl J. Stousland (N) Ford Special
41 Gunnar Ohlsson (S) Go-On Lancia Special
Did not qualify:
14 Eugen Forell (SF) Ford Special
20 Niilo Uski (SF) Ford Special

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Formula Libre Races Round: 10

National Gamston [Formula Libre]

Sheffield & Hallamshire Motor Club, Gamston Date: 14.5.1951


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 134 Miles Martin ERA R2A Monoposto
2. - Geoff Richardson (GB) RRA Monoposto
3. - Gordon Shillito (GB) Riley 2.0 Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 11

Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Handicap Heat 1]

Open Handicap Heat 1, Formula Libre, Phoenix Park Date: 20.5.1951

Started:11

Circuit lenght: 2,784 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 53,900 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Louis Carvell Riley 1.5
2. - Desmond Titterington (GB) Fiat Balilla
3. - Jack Ohle MG TD
4. - Newell Alvis 12/60 1.5
5. - J. B. Ross MG TC
6. - Jack Stevenson S.A.R.

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Formula Libre Races Round: 12

Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Handicap Heat 2]

Open Handicap Heat 2, Formula Libre, Phoenix Park Date: 20.5.1951


Circuit lenght: 2,784 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 94,227 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Charles Maunsell (GB) Talbot 2.2
2. - D. O'Clery MG TD
3. - Joe Flynn (IRL) MG TC
4. - Irwin Catherwood Bugatti - Ford 3.6
5. - G. D. Colley Frazer Nash 1.5
6. - J. N. Preston MG TC

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Formula Libre Races Round: 13

Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Handicap Heat 2]

Open Handicap Heat 3, Formula Libre, Phoenix Park Date: 20.5.1951


Circuit lenght: 2,784 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 99,023 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - W. Tinsley (GB) Jaguar XK120
2. - Pierce Cahill (IRL) Iona Spl
3. - Redmond Gallagher (IRL) Leprechaun 500 Monoposto
4. - Maurice Carey Jaguar XK120
5. - Geoff McCrea (GB) MG R type
6. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta 1.5s/c GP Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 14

Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Handicap Final]

Open Handicap Final, Formula Libre, Phoenix Park Date: 20.5.1951

Started:16

Circuit lenght: 2,784 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 89,093 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Louis Carvell Riley 1.5
2. - Desmond Titterington (GB) Fiat Balilla
3. - Charles Maunsell (GB) Talbot
4. - Newell Alvis 12/60 1.5
5. - Jack Ohle MG TD
6. - Irwin Catherwood Bugatti - Ford 3.6

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Formula Libre Races Round: 15

National Boreham [Formula Libre]

West Essex Car Club, Boreham Date: 26.5.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 129,327 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Dennis Poore (GB) Alfa Romeo 8C 35 15 Monoposto
2. - Tony Rolt (GB) ERA Delage Rob Walker Monoposto
3. - Reg Parnell (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 Monoposto
4. - Sydney Allard (GB) Allard J2

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Formula Libre Races Round: 16

Ulster Trophy [Formula Libre 1.3]

International Ulster Trophy Meeting (Scratch Race 1300 Formula Libre), Dundrood Date: 2.6.1951

Started:16
Classified:12

Circuit lenght: Race distance: 59,707 km Winner's average speed: 121,505 km/h

Fastest lap:Ron FlockhartNo. 11JP Vincent5:42125,625 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 11 Ron Flockhart (GB) JP Vincent 5 0:29:28,000 Monoposto
2. 31 Chris Lindsay (GB) Nufor 5 0:29:32,800
3. 23 Dick Jacobs (GB) MG 1087cc s/c 5 0:30:18,000
4. 21 Pierce Cahill (IRL) Iona Spl 5 0:30:36,100
5. 25 Torrie Large (GB) MG 1250 5 0:30:50,000
6. 18 Charles Brackenbury (GB) Amilcar 5 0:33:01,000 Racing
7. 37 C. R. Megaw (GB) CRM 1172cc 5 0:33:30,300
8. 15 Joe Flynn (IRL) MG 1250 5
9. 3 Lyall Collen MG 1250 5
10. 41 D. O'Clery MG 1250 5
11. 7 Sidney Durbridge (GB) Ford 1172s/c 4
12. 22 Ted Lund (GB) MG TD 1250 4
Did not finish:
5 Peter Collins (GB) Cooper Jap 1 DNF
17 Hector Graham Cooper JAP DNF
30 Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl DNF
43 J. B. Ross MG 1250 DNF
Did not start:
27 Billy Leeper (GB) MG 1250 Accident in practice
In entry list only:
1 Bobbie Baird (GB) MG 1250
9 A. W. Fleming (GB) Ford Spl
19 V. J. Hearn (GB) Amilcar
29 Lionel Leonard (GB) Cooper MG
35 J. Maitland (GB) Morgan
39 L. M. Murray (IRL) MG 1287s/c
45 Freddy Smyth (GB) Ford Spl

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Formula Libre Races Round: 17

Ulster Trophy [Formula Libre Handicap]

International Ulster Trophy Meeting (Handicap Champion Trophy), Formula Libre, Dundrood Date: 2.6.1951

Started:36

Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 124,579 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 44 Mike Hawthorn (GB) Riley TT Sprite S26S-4634 BWK324 10 0:51:43,800
2. 12 Alex Calder (GB) Riley 1.5 10 0:52:56,000
3. 25 Torrie Large (GB) MG 1250 10 0:56:21,000
4. 54 Donald Pitt (GB) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 10 0:55:58,000
5. 21 Pierce Cahill (IRL) Iona Spl 10 0:55:49,000
6. 51 Desmond Titterington (GB) Fiat Balilla 10
7. 45 Freddy Smyth (GB) Ford Spl 10
8. 3 Lyall Collen MG 1250 10
9. 32 Sydney Allard (GB) Allard 10
10. 16 H.H. Cowzer (GB) Riley 1.5 10
Did not finish:
46 John Brown (GB) HWM 0 DNF
15 Joe Flynn (IRL) MG 1250 DNF
30 Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl DNF
36 G. W. Houston MG/Riley DNF
37 J. M. Cordner CRM 1172 DNF
64 A. Stringer (IRL) MG 747cc DNF
Other starters:
4 Miss E. Ingram (IRL) MG TC 1250
8 Sidney Durbridge (GB) MG 1086
10 Rupert Corry MG 1250
14 Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG K3 Spl K3028
20 Wilbert Todd (GB) Humber
24 Brian McCaldin (GB) MG 1250
26 Jack Christie (GB) Ford Spl
28 Gerry Dunham (GB) Alvis Spl
41 D. O'Clery MG TD 1250
42 Charles Maunsell (GB) HRG
47 Bob Dickson (GB) Healey Silverstone
48 Redmond Gallagher (IRL) Healey Silverstone
50 Ernie McMillen (GB) MG 1250
55 Stanley Porter (GB) Morgan +4
57 John Treen (GB) Riley 1.1
60 Louis Chiron (F) Jaguar XK120 W. Tinsley
61 Hubert Chambers (GB) Vauxhall W. Tinsley
62 Harvey Jackson (GB) Ford 1172 W. Tinsley
65 E. E. P. Going (GB) Ford Spl
56 Bill Skelly (GB) Lea Francis Racing
Did not start:
27 Billy Leeper (GB) MG 1250 Accident in practice
In entry list only:
2 Bobbie Baird (GB) Ferrari
9 A. W. Fleming (GB) Ford Spl
29 Lionel Leonard (GB) Cooper Mg
31 Chris Lindsay (GB) Nufor
33 Frank Curtis (GB) Allard
34 W. A. Dowling (GB) Talbot
38 Jack Stevenson S.A.R.
39 L. M. Murray (IRL) MG 1287s/c
40 George Clark (GB) Frazer Nash - BMW
43 J. B. Ross MG 1250
63 J. Melatini Maserati 1.5s
66 Joe Kelly (IRL) !.R.A 1.5s
68 A. E. Macgregor (GB) Jaguar XK120
69 J. Thompson (GB) Riley 1.1

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Formula Libre Races Round: 18

National Crimond [Formula Libre]

Aberdeen & District Motor Club, Crimond Date: 17.6.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 102,032 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Wilkie Wilkinson (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 12 Monoposto
2. - Ron Flockhart (GB) JP Vincent Monoposto
3. - Jack Walton (GB) HW Alta Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 19

National Newtonards [Formula Libre Handicap]

Open Handicap Formula Libre, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 30.6.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 98,009 km/h

2 heats, 2 semifinals and final

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Chris Lindsay (GB) Nufor 10
2. - Bobbie Baird (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 10 Monoposto
3. - Desmond Titterington (GB) Sunbeam - MG 2.6 10 Racing
Other starters:
- Sidney Durbridge (GB) MG K3 Spl 1.
- Scott MG

Qualifying Heat : H1

Winner's average speed: 96,400 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Scott MG 10

Qualifying Heat : H2

Winner's average speed: 96,400 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Sidney Durbridge (GB) MG K3 Spl 10

Qualifying Heat : SF1

Winner's average speed: 96,400 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Desmond Titterington (GB) Sunbeam - MG 2.6 10

Qualifying Heat : SF2

Winner's average speed: 96,400 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Chris Lindsay (GB) Nufor 10

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Formula Libre Races Round: 20

National Newtonards [Formula Libre]

Scratch Formula Libre Race, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 30.6.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 100,648 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Ernie Wilkinson (GB) ERA 15 Monoposto
2. - Bobbie Baird (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 Monoposto
3. - Chris Lindsay (GB) Nufor

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Formula Libre Races Round: 21

Leinster Trophy

Leinster Trophy (Formula Libre Handicap), Wicklow Date: 21.7.1951


Circuit lenght: 13,422 km Race distance: 214,043 km Winner's average speed: 127,444 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Mike Hawthorn (GB) Riley TT Sprite S26S-4634 BWK324 16 1:43:24,000
2. - Bobbie Baird (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 16 1:46:00,000 Monoposto
3. - Brian McCaldin (GB) MG TD 16 1:45:41,000
4. - Oscar Moore (GB) HWM 16 1:45:46,000 Monoposto
5. - Joe Flynn (IRL) MG 16 1:46:03,000
6. - Noel Gleeson MG 16 1:46:22,000
- Tom Cole (USA) Allard - Chrysler 16
- Charles Maunsell (GB) H.R.G. 16
Disqualified:
- John Dickson (GB) MG TC Spl. Billy Leeper Illegal fuel Monoposto
Did not finish:
- Pierce Cahill (IRL) Iona Spl 13 Damaged radiator
- Torrie Large (GB) MG TD Spl 13 Accident Monoposto
- Cecil Vard (IRL) Jaguar XK120 11 Accident
- Louis Carvill Riley 1.5 10 Engine
- Jack Stevenson MG TC 10 Carburettor
- C. Martin M.S.R.A 9 DNF Monoposto
- W. Tinsley (GB) Jaguar XK120 5 Gearbox
- Eddie Doyle T.M.C Fiat Spl 5 Engine
- A. C. O'Hara MG N type 4 Big end
- S. Kennedy MG TD 0 Accident
- Spivack MG TD Misfire
- Redmond Gallagher (IRL) Leprechaun 500 Accident Monoposto
Other starters:
- Stanley Porter (GB) Morgan +4
- Rupert Corry MG TC
- Frank O'Boyle Fiat Spl Monoposto
Did not start:
- George Mangan (GB) ? Accident
- Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG K3 Spl K3028 Crankshaft

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Formula Libre Races Round: 22

National Silverstone [Formule Libre Handicap H1]

Aston Martin Owners Club, Handicap for any type of Open Car, Heat 1, Silverstone Date: 28.7.1951


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 92 Mrs. Joyce Howard (GB) HRG F2 5 Monoposto
2. 100 John Ching (GB) Bugatti T37 5

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Formula Libre Races Round: 23

National Silverstone [Formule Libre Handicap H2]

Aston Martin Owners Club, Handicap for any type of Open Car, Heat 2, Silverstone Date: 28.7.1951


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 108 Anthony Heal (GB) Sunbeam 1924 GP 5 Racing
2. 21 Edward Greenall (GB) Bugatti T35B 5
3. 105 John Webb (GB) Turner 5 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 24

National Silverstone [Formule Libre Handicap FIN]

Aston Martin Owners Club, Handicap for any type of Open Car, Final, Silverstone Date: 28.7.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 100,584 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 100 John Ching (GB) Bugatti T37 5
2. 44 Nigel Allen (ZA) Lotus Austin 5
3. 92 Mrs. Joyce Howard (GB) HRG F2 5
4. 108 Anthony Heal (GB) Sunbeam 1924 GP 5

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Formula Libre Races Round: 25

National Croft [Formula Libre]

Darlington & DMC, Formula Libre, Croft Date: 28.7.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 53,108 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 43 Gil Tyrer (GB) BMW 328 Brescia 15 0:26:44,600
2. 33 Frank Curtis (GB) Allard
3. - Ron Flockhart (GB) JP Vincent Monoposto
4. - Bill Holt (GB) Jaguar XK120

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Formula Libre Races Round: 26

National Ibsley [Formula Libre]

West Hants & Dorest Car Club, Ibsley Date: 4.8.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 67,592 km Winner's average speed: 123,549 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 118 Dennis Poore (GB) Alfa Romeo 8C 35 20 0:34:23,400 Monoposto
2. 103 Ken McAlpine (GB) Connaught A type A1 20 0:35:02,000 Monoposto
3. 34 Eric Winterbottom (GB) Frazer Nash 421/100/156 20 0:35:46,200
4. 102 Terry Moore (GB) HWM Racing
5. 111 Dan Margulies (GB) Talbot 105
6. 110 Claude Hamilton (GB) ERA Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 27

National Ibsley [Formula Libre Handicap]

West Hants & Dorest Car Club, Ibsley Date: 4.8.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 33,796 km Winner's average speed: 124,177 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 100 Ray Merrick (GB) Cooper Nor-JAP 10 0:19:06,400 Monoposto
2. 102 Oscar Moore (GB) HWM 10 0:19:13,400 Racing
3. 14 Ken Downing (GB) Connaught L2 10 0:19:31,800
4. 34 Eric Winterbottom (GB) Frazer Nash 421/100/156 10
5. 101 Oliver Simpson (GB) Rover BMW 10 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 28

National Newtonards [Formula Libre Heat 1]

Open Handicap Formula Libre Heat 1, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 4.8.1951


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Arthur Clapham (GB) Ford Spl 15
2. - Hubert Chambers (GB) Vauxhall Spl 15
3. - Leslie Innis Nufor 15 Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 29

National Newtonards [Formula Libre Heat 2]

Open Handicap Formula Libre Heat 2, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 4.8.1951


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Marshall Watson (GB) JP Norton 15 Monoposto
2. - Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG K3 Spl 15 Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 30

National Newtonards [Formula Libre Heat 3]

Open Handicap Formula Libre Heat 3, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 4.8.1951


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Chris Lindsay (GB) ERA 15 Monoposto
2. - Stanley Porter (GB) Morgan +4 15

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Formula Libre Races Round: 31

National Newtonards [Formula Libre Final]

Open Handicap Formula Libre Final, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 4.8.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 87,291 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Stanley Porter (GB) Morgan +4 15
2. - Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG K3 Spl 15 Racing
3. - Arthur Clapham (GB) Ford Spl 15

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Formula Libre Races Round: 32

National Newtonards [Formula Libre]

Formula Libre Scratch Race, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 4.8.1951


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Chris Lindsay (GB) ERA 15 Monoposto
2. - Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG K3 Spl Racing
3. - Leslie Innis Nufor Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 33

National Gamston [Formula Libre Handicap]

Notts Sports Car Club, Formula Libre Handicap, Gamston Date: 6.8.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 121,361 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Jack Newton (GB) Frazer Nash 421/100/007
2. - John B. Swift (GB) Jaguar XK120
3. - Bill Holt (GB) Jaguar XK120

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Formula Libre Races Round: 34

National Gamston [Formula Libre]

Notts Sports Car Club, Gamston Date: 6.8.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 144,406 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 72 Reg Parnell (GB) ERA R4D 0:19:03,400 Monoposto
2. - Bob Gerard (GB) ERA Monoposto
3. - Dennis Poore (GB) Alfa Romeo 8C 35 Monoposto
4. - David Hampshire (GB) ERA Monoposto
5. - C. A. Booker (GB) Cooper JAP Monoposto
6. - Joe Ashmore ERA Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 35

National Gamston [Formula Libre Handicap]

Notts Sports Car Club, Percy Andrews Trophy Formula Libre, Gamston Date: 6.8.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 115,744 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - W. Webb Cooper JAP 500 0:15:56,000 Monoposto
2. - Gil Tyrer (GB) BMW 328 Brescia
3. - David Swan Cooper JAP 500 Monoposto
4. - Jack Walton (GB) HW Alta Racing
5. - Dennis Poore (GB) Alfa Romeo 8C 35 Monoposto
6. - Mike Kearon Cooper JAP 500 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 36

National Boreham [Formula Libre]

West Essex Car Club (Daily Mail Trophy Formula Libre), Boreham Date: 11.8.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 126,816 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 15 Brian Shawe-Taylor (GB) ERA 15 0:34:16,000 Monoposto
2. 16 Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA 15 0:35:38,200 Monoposto
3. 97 Leslie Allard (GB) Allard J2 15 0:36:23,400
4. 1 George Abecassis (GB) HWM 14 Monoposto
Other starters:
7 Oscar Moore (GB) HWM Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 37

National Turnberry [Formula Libre]

Scottish Sports Car Club, Turnberry Date: 1.9.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 88,063 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Ian Stewart (GB) Jaguar XK120 0:17:32,500
2. - Jock Somervail (GB) ERA Monoposto
3. - Jack Walton (GB) HW Alta Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 38

Wakefield Trophy [Formula Libre]

International Wakefield Trophy (Formula Libre), Curragh Date: 8.9.1951

Started:47
Classified:18

Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 130,695 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 3 Stirling Moss (GB) HWM HWM 1:52:59,000 Monoposto
2. - Irwin Catherwood Bugatti - Ford 3.6 1:54:28,000
3. - Duncan Hamilton (GB) HWM HWM 1:55:25,000 Monoposto
4. 31 Mrs. Joyce Howard (GB) HRG F2 P. C. T. Clark Monoposto
5. 6 Oscar Moore (GB) HWM Racing
6. 7 Tom Meyer (GB) HWM Racing
7. - M. P. Heaslett (GB) MG 1250
8. 43 Stanley Porter (GB) Morgan +4
9. - Freddy Smyth (GB) Ford Spl
10. - Peter C. T. Clark (GB) Aston Martin DB2
11. - Hubert Chambers (GB) Vauxhall Spl
12. - Bill Skelly (GB) Lea Francis Racing
13. - Desmond Titterington (GB) Allard
14. - Joe Quinn V8 Spl
15. - W. Tinsley (GB) Jaguar XK120
16. - Phillip Fotheringham-Parker (GB) Jaguar XK120
17. - Billy Leeper (GB) MG Spl
18. - Bill Dobson (GB) Frazer Nash BMW
Did not finish:
- H. C. McMillen MG 1 Clutch
- Jim Mayers (GB) Lester MG DNF
- Pat Griffiths (GB) Lester MG DNF
- Chris Lindsay (GB) Nufor DNF
- Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG K3 Spl DNF
- Joe Flynn (IRL) MG 1250 DNF
- J. L. Kearney Graham Spl. DNF
- Charles Maunsell (GB) HRG DNF
- Anthony Coleman (GB) MG DNF
- Mike Hawthorn (GB) Riley TT Sprite S26S-4634 BWK324 DNF
10 Ron Willis (GB) BMW DNF
44 J. N. Preston MG 1250 DNF
- Ken Wharton (GB) ERA Piston Monoposto
- John Webb (GB) Turner F2 DNF Monoposto
- Bobbie Baird (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 DNF Monoposto
- Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta GP Gearbox Monoposto
36 Redmond Gallagher (IRL) Leprechaun 500 DNF Monoposto
- Roland Dutt (GB) Maserati 8C 2.6 DNF Racing
8 Gerry Dunham (GB) Alvis Spl DNF Racing
Did not start:
- Anthony Powys-Lybbe (GB) Alfa Romeo P3
- Roy Salvadori (GB) Jaguar XK120

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Formula Libre Races Round: 39

Goodwood September [1st Handicap Formula Libre]

Goodwood September International, 1st September Formula Libre Handicap, Goodwood Date: 29.9.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 131,918 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 30 Ken Wharton (GB) Cromard Spl de Mattos 5 0:09:17,000 Monoposto
2. 44 Gerry Dunham (GB) Alvis Spl 5 0:09:22,000 Racing
3. 34 Ray Merrick (GB) Cooper Nor-JAP 5 0:09:25,800 Monoposto
4. 29 Lance Macklin (GB) HWM T. Meyer 5 0:09:35,800 Monoposto
5. 25 Nigel Mann (GB) Alfa Romeo 8C 5 0:09:49,000
6. 16 Bobbie Baird (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 5 0:09:54,800 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 40

Goodwood September [3rd Handicap Formula Libre]

Goodwood September International, 3rd September Formula Libre Handicap, Goodwood Date: 29.9.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 152,083 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 2 Giuseppe Farina (I) Alfa Romeo 159 Alfa Romeo 5 0:08:33,400 Monoposto
2. 6 Stirling Moss (GB) HWM 5 0:08:35,400 Monoposto
3. 3 Reg Parnell (GB) Thinwall Ferrari 5 0:08:37,800 Monoposto
4. 7 George Abecassis (GB) HWM 5 0:08:38,200 Monoposto
5. 18 Tony Rolt (GB) ERA Delage R. Walker 5 0:08:38,600 Monoposto
6. 8 Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA R10B 5 0:08:49,200 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 41

Goodwood September [4th Handicap Formula Libre]

Goodwood September International, 4th September Formula Libre Handicap, Goodwood Date: 29.9.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 130,212 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 36 Mike Keen (GB) HRG F2 5 0:09:43,800 Monoposto
2. 39 Horace Richards (GB) Riley Spl 5 0:09:46,800
3. 32 Cliff Davis (GB) Cooper - MG 5 0:10:05,200
4. 54 Dan Margulies (GB) Talbot 105 5 0:10:06,400
5. 38 John Webb (GB) Turner F2 5 0:10:16,800 Monoposto
6. 37 Oliver Simpson (GB) Rover BMW 5 0:10:32,200 Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 42

National Castle Combe [Formula Libre]

Bristol MC & LCC, Castle Combe Date: 6.10.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 130,791 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Bob Gerard (GB) ERA 10 0:13:35,000 Monoposto
2. - Peter Whitehead (GB) ERA Monoposto
3. - George Abecassis (GB) HWM Monoposto
4. - Sydney Allard (GB) Allard J2 Cadillac
5. - James Maserati 4CLT/48 Monoposto
6. - Bill Whitehouse (GB) Alta F2 G. Watson Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 43

National Gamston [Formula Libre Handicap]

Nottingham Sports Car Club, Gamston Date: 6.10.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 121,489 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Ken Downing (GB) Connaught L2 5
2. - Jackie G. Reece (GB) Cooper MG 5
3. - Jack Walton (GB) HW Alta 5 Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 44

National Gamston [Formula Libre Handicap]

Nottingham Sports Car Club, Gamston Date: 6.10.1951


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 131,162 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - David Clarke (GB) Frazer Nash Le Mans 5
2. - B. G. Haynes (GB) Healey Silverstone 5
3. - Edward Greenall (GB) Bugatti 5

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