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Formula Libre Races 1952


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 15.3.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 1] GB      
2 15.3.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 2] GB      
3 15.3.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 3] GB     3
4 15.3.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 4] GB      
5 15.3.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Semifinal 1] GB      
6 15.3.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Semifinal 2] GB      
7 15.3.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Final] GB      
8 15.3.1952 National Newtonards [Open Scratch Heat 1] GB      
9 15.3.1952 National Newtonards [Open Scratch Heat 2] GB      
10 15.3.1952 National Newtonards [Open Scratch Final] GB      
11 6.4.1952 National Charterhall [Formule Libre] GB      
12 14.4.1952 Goodwood Easter [2nd Handicap Racing] GB      
13 14.4.1952 Goodwood Easter [3rd Handicap Racing] GB      
14 19.4.1952 National Ibsley [Formula Libre] GB      
15 19.4.1952 National Ibsley [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
16 27.4.1952 Coupe de Printemps [Formula Libre] F      
17 3.5.1952 National Snetterton [Formula Libre] GB      
18 3.5.1952 National Turnberry [Formula Libre] GB      
19 3.5.1952 National Castle Combe [Formula Libre] GB      
20 17.5.1952 National Boreham [Formula Libre] GB      
21 24.5.1952 National Crimond [Formula Libre] GB      
22 24.5.1952 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
23   Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Heat 1] IRL      
24   Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Heat 2] IRL      
25   Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Heat 3] IRL      
26   Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Final] IRL      
27 31.5.1952 National Charterhall [Formula Libre] GB      
28 1.6.1952 National Snetterton [Formula Libre] GB      
28 2.6.1952 Sussex International [Formula Libre] GB      
29 7.6.1952 Ulster Trophy [Formula Libre 1.3] GB      
30 7.6.1952 Ulster Trophy [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
31 8.6.1952 Bol d'Or F      
32 14.6.1952 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
33 21.6.1952 National Boreham [Formula Libre] GB      
34 23.6.1952 Cox Memorial Trophy [Formula Libre Handicap] IRL      
35 28.6.1952 National Snetterton [Formula Libre] GB      
36 13.7.1952 Leinster Trophy IRL      
37 27.7.1952 National Charterhall [Formula Libre] GB      
38 2.8.1952 National Newtonards [Open Scratch] GB      
39 2.8.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 1] GB      
40 2.8.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 2] GB      
41 2.8.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 3] GB      
42 2.8.1952 National Newtonards [Open Handicap Final] GB      
43 9.8.1952 National Crimond [Formula Libre] GB      
44 6.9.1952 Wakefield Trophy [Formula Libre] IRL      
45 20.9.1952 National Snetterton [Formula Libre] GB      
46 20.9.1952 National Snetterton [Invitation Formula Libre] GB      
47 11.10.1952 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
48 11.10.1952 National Silverstone [Handicap Formula Libre] GB      
49 11.10.1952 National Silverstone [Handicap Formula Libre 2.0] GB      
50   GP Singapore SIN      

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Formula Libre Races Round: 1

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 1]

Newtonards, Formula Libre Races, Ulster Date: 15.3.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - H. L. Williams (GB) Emeryson 500 Monoposto
2. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta GP Monoposto
3. - Sidney Durbidge (GB) Newpark Mercury Spl
4. - Noel Hillis Maserati 6C Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 2

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 2]

Newtonards, Formula Libre Races, Ulster Date: 15.3.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl
2. - Stanley Porter (GB) Morgan +4
3. - Charles Headland (GB) Kieft - Norton 500 Monoposto
4. - Billy Leeper (GB) MG Spl

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Formula Libre Races Round: 3

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 3]

Newtonards, Formula Libre Races, Ulster Date: 15.3.1952

Classified:3

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG Magnette K3 K3028
2. - Wilbert Todd (GB) Austin Spl
3. - Wilfred Haughton (GB) Ford Spl

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Formula Libre Races Round: 4

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 4]

Newtonards, Formula Libre Races, Ulster Date: 15.3.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - W. D. Johnstone (GB) Jaguar SS100
2. - Jimmy McCay (GB) Ford Spl
3. - Eugene Barker (GB) Ford Spl
4. - W. Park (GB) Dellow s/c

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Formula Libre Races Round: 5

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Semifinal 1]

Newtonards, Formula Libre Races, Ulster Date: 15.3.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl
2. - Stanley Porter (GB) Morgan +4
3. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta GP
4. - Sidney Durbridge (GB) Newpark Mercury Spl
5. - Noel Hillis Maserati 6C Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 6

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Semifinal 2]

Newtonards, Formula Libre Races, Ulster Date: 15.3.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Jimmy McCay (GB) Ford Spl
2. - W. Park (GB) Dellow s/c
3. - W. D. Johnstone (GB) Jaguar SS100
4. - Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG Magnette K3 K3028

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Formula Libre Races Round: 7

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Final]

Newtonards, Formula Libre Races, Ulster Date: 15.3.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 96,577 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl
2. - Jimmy McCay (GB) Ford Spl
3. - Stanley Porter (GB) Morgan +4

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Formula Libre Races Round: 8

National Newtonards [Open Scratch Heat 1]

Newtonards, Formula Libre Races, Ulster Date: 15.3.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta GP Monoposto
2. - Noel Hillis Maserati 6C Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 9

National Newtonards [Open Scratch Heat 2]

Newtonards, Formula Libre Races, Ulster Date: 15.3.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - H. L. Williams (GB) Emeryson 500 Monoposto
2. - Bobbie Baird (GB) Griffin Maserati Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 10

National Newtonards [Open Scratch Final]

Newtonards, Formula Libre Races, Ulster Date: 15.3.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 115,390 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta GP Monoposto
2. - Bobbie Baird (GB) Griffin Maserati Monoposto
3. - Noel Hillis Maserati 6C Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 11

National Charterhall [Formule Libre]

Formule Libre, Charterhall Date: 6.4.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Bill Dobson (GB) Ferrari F2 10 0:16:23,600 Monoposto
2. - Ian Stewart (GB) Jaguar XK120
3. - Alistair Birrell (GB) ERA Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 12

Goodwood Easter [2nd Handicap Racing]

International Car Race Meeting Goodwood, Easter Monday, First Handicap for non s/c Sports Cars, Goodwood Date: 14.4.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 10 Alan Brown (GB) Cooper - Bristol CB-4-52 6 0:11:15,000 Monoposto
2. 65 Sydney Allard (GB) Allard J2X Cadillac 6 0:11:24,400
3. 67 Guy Gale (GB) Talbot T150C 82934 6 0:11:26,800
4. 66 Gerry Dunham (GB) Alvis Spl 6 0:11:32,400 Racing
5. 60 Tim Seccombe (GB) Talbot T26C 11011 6 0:11:34,000 Monoposto
6. 42 Tony Gaze (AUS) Alta F2/1 6 0:11:45,400 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 13

Goodwood Easter [3rd Handicap Racing]

International Car Race Meeting Goodwood, Easter Monday, First Handicap for non s/c Sports Cars, Goodwood Date: 14.4.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 60 Duncan Hamilton (GB) Talbot T26C 11011 6 0:10:38,200 Monoposto
2. 34 George Abecassis (GB) HWM 6 0:10:56,000 Monoposto
3. 67 Guy Gale (GB) Talbot T150C 82934 6 0:11:16,600
4. 39 Lawrence Mitchell (GB) Frazer Nash High Speed 421/100/006 6 0:11:17,400
5. 6 Bob Gerard (GB) ERA R14B 6 0:11:59,200 Monoposto
6. 50 Froilan Gonzalez (RA) Thinwall Ferrari 125-C-02 6 0:12:01,800 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 14

National Ibsley [Formula Libre]

West Hants & Dorest Car Club, Ibsley Circuit Date: 19.4.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 122 Mike Hawthorn (GB) Cooper Bristol 10 0:16:43,200 Monoposto
2. 128 Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA Monoposto
3. 118 Duncan Hamilton (GB) HWM Monoposto
4. 75 Sydney Allard (GB) Allard J2X Cadillac
5. 123 Rex Woodgate (GB) Alta F2 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 15

National Ibsley [Formula Libre Handicap]

West Hants & Dorest Car Club, Ibsley Circuit Date: 19.4.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 119,574 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 117 John Barber (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 10 0:17:22,400 Monoposto
2. 75 Sydney Allard (GB) Allard J2X Cadillac 10
3. 128 Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA 10 Monoposto
4. 122 Mike Hawthorn (GB) Cooper Bristol 10 Monoposto
5. 83 Roy Salvadori (GB) Frazer Nash T. Crook 10
6. 123 Rex Woodgate (GB) Alta F2 10 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 16

Coupe de Printemps [Formula Libre]

Coupe d'Printemps (Formula Libre Race), Montlhéry Date: 27.4.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
2. - "Pierre Pagnibon" (F) Ferrari 212 Export 0141T Sports

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Formula Libre Races Round: 17

National Snetterton [Formula Libre]

Aston Martin Owners Club, Snetterton Date: 3.5.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 115,648 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Tony Rolt (GB) ERA Delage R Walker 10 0:22:32,400 Monoposto
2. - Duncan Hamilton (GB) Talbot T26C 11011 10 0:22:36,400 Monoposto
3. - Stanley Boshier (GB) Jaguar XK120 10 0:24:20,600
4. - William B. Black (GB) Jaguar XK120 10 0:24:26,200
5. - Don Truman (GB) Jaguar XK120 10 0:25:55,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 18

National Turnberry [Formula Libre]

Scottish Sporting Car Club, Turnberry Date: 3.5.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 103,465 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Bill Dobson (GB) Ferrari F2 David Murray 8 0:12:41,500 Racing
2. - Ian Stewart (GB) Jaguar XK120
3. - James Scott Douglas (GB) Jaguar XK120
Did not finish:
- Pat Prosser Cooper 3 Split halfshaft
Other starters:
- Peter Kenneth (GB) Jaguar
- James Neilson (GB) Jaguar
- Joe Potts J.P.
- Jimmy Gibbon (GB) Rover Special

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Formula Libre Races Round: 19

National Castle Combe [Formula Libre]

Bristol MC & LCC, Castle Combe Date: 3.5.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 111,029 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Oscar Moore (GB) HWM Jaguar 10 0:16:02,000
2. - M. Barclay (GB) Cooper 500 10 0:16:09,800 Monoposto
3. - Roy Salvadori (GB) Jaguar XK120 10 0:16:10,200

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Formula Libre Races Round: 20

National Boreham [Formula Libre]

West Essex Car Club, Boreham Date: 17.5.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 142,942 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 5 Mike Hawthorn (GB) Cooper Bristol 10 0:20:16,000 Monoposto
2. 1 Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA 10 0:20:24,800 Monoposto
3. 4 Eric Thompson (GB) ERA Delage R Walker 10 0:20:57,800 Monoposto
4. 3 Dennis Poore (GB) Alfa Romeo 8C 35 10 0:21:03,400 Monoposto
5. 7 Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta GP Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 21

National Crimond [Formula Libre]

Aberdeen & District Motor Club, Crimond Date: 24.5.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 111,045 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Jack Walton (GB) Frazer Nash 20 0:34:46,000
2. - Alistair Birrell (GB) ERA 20 Monoposto
3. - John Melvin (GB) Frazer Nash 20
Did not finish:
- Ian Stewart (GB) Jaguar XK120 DNF
Other starters:
- Bill Dobson (GB) Ferrari F2 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 22

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

Maidstone & Mid Kent Motoe Club, Silverstone Date: 24.5.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 104,479 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 84 Ken Downing (GB) Connaught A type F2 20 0:33:44,000 Monoposto
2. 85 Edward Greenall (GB) Bugatti - Ford 20
3. 87 Tony Murkett (GB) Jaguar XK120 20

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Formula Libre Races Round: 23

Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Heat 1]

Irish Motor Racing Club, Phoenix Park - May Date: 1952


Circuit lenght: 2,736 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 85,730 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - J. D. O'Leary (GB) MG TD 10
2. - Anthony Coleman (GB) MG TD
3. - Tom Lord (GB) MG TC

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Formula Libre Races Round: 24

Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Heat 2]

Irish Motor Racing Club, Phoenix Park - May Date: 1952


Circuit lenght: 2,736 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 95,595 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Ernie McMillen (GB) Nufor 10
2. - Jack Stevenson MG TC
3. - J. N. Preston MG TC

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Formula Libre Races Round: 25

Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Heat 3]

Irish Motor Racing Club, Phoenix Park - May Date: 1952


Circuit lenght: 2,736 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 111,866 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Bobbie Baird (GB) Ferrari 500 F2 10 Monoposto
2. - Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG Magnette K3 K3028
3. - Desmond Titterington (GB) Allard J2

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Formula Libre Races Round: 26

Phoenix Park [Formula Libre Final]

Irish Motor Racing Club, Phoenix Park - May Date: 1952


Circuit lenght: 2,736 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 100,198 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Ernie McMillen (GB) Nufor
2. - J. D. O'Leary (GB) MG TD
3. - Anthony Coleman (GB) MG TD
4. - J. N. Preston MG TC
5. - Desmond Titterington (GB) Allard J2
6. - Bobbie Baird (GB) Ferrari 500 F2 Monoposto
7. - Griffin Griffin Maserati Monoposto
8. - Tom Lord (GB) MG TC

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Formula Libre Races Round: 27

National Charterhall [Formula Libre]

Winfield Joint Committee's first National Meeting, Charterhall Date: 31.5.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 126,494 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Mike Hawthorn (GB) Cooper Bristol 20 0:30:32,600 Monoposto
2. - Dennis Poore (GB) Alfa Romeo 8C 35 Monoposto
3. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta GP Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 28

National Snetterton [Formula Libre]

Half Litre Club, Snetterton Date: 1.6.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 116,050 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 71 Bob Gerard (GB) ERA Monoposto
2. - Eric Thompson (GB) ERA Delage R. Walker Monoposto
3. - John Barber (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 Monoposto
4. - Ken Watkins (GB) Allard J2 Cadillac
5. - Guy Gale (GB) Maserati Monoposto
6. - Ron Willis (GB) BMW Bristol

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Formula Libre Races Round: 28

Sussex International [Formula Libre]

Sussex International Trophy, Silverstone Date: 2.6.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 57,936 km Winner's average speed: 85,130 km/h

Fastest lap:Mike HawthornNo. 7Cooper - Bristol1:39140,447 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 7 Mike Hawthorn (GB) Cooper - Bristol 15 0:25:22,200
2. 3 Bob Gerard (GB) ERA 15
3. 10 Dennis Poore (GB) Alfa Romeo 8C-35 15
4. 9 Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA R10B 15
5. 2 Ken McAlpine (GB) Connaught A type A1 15
6. 11 Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta GP3 15
7. 14 John Cooper (GB) Cooper - Bristol 14
8. 24 John Webb (GB) Turner - MG
9. 6 Eric Thompson (GB) Delahaye 135M R. R. C. Walker
10. 19 Ken Watkins (GB) Allard J2
Did not finish:
5 Tony Rolt (GB) Delage ERA R. R. C. Walker DNF
15 Tony Gaze (AUS) HWM DNF
16 Nigel Mann (GB) Alfa Romeo 8C DNF
23 Clive Lones (GB) Kieft - JAP DNF

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Formula Libre Races Round: 29

Ulster Trophy [Formula Libre 1.3]

News of the World, Meeting for the International Ulster Trophy Races (Formula Libre 1300 Scratch Race), Dundrod Circuit Date: 7.6.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 119,092 km Winner's average speed: 110,723 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 22 Joe Flynn (IRL) MG TC 1250s/c 10 1:04:40,200
2. 27 Marshall Watson (GB) JP Vincent 10 1:04:43,600 Monoposto
3. 8 E. E. P. Going (GB) Ford Spl. 10 1:05:30,000
4. 36 Ernie McMillen (GB) Nufor 10 1:08:03,600
5. 2 Wilbert Todd (GB) Austin Spl. 10 1:09:17,000
Did not finish:
21 Torrie Large (GB) MG TD Spl. 6 DNF
35 Peter Bucknall (GB) MG 1087s/c 4 Blower belt
34 Ronald Jennings (GB) MG Magnette 3 Carburetter
20 John Dickson (GB) MG TC Spl. 0 Accident
In entry list:
11 A. W. Fleming (GB) Ford Spl.

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Formula Libre Races Round: 30

Ulster Trophy [Formula Libre Handicap]

News of the World, Meeting for the International Ulster Trophy Races (Formula Libre Handicap for Champion Trophy), Dundrod Circuit Date: 7.6.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 111,882 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 11 A. W. Fleming (GB) Ford Spl. 14 1:16:48,000
2. 7 Freddy Smyth (GB) Ford Spl. 14 1:16:49,000
3. 5 Alex Calder (GB) Riley 1.1 14 1:17:51,000
4. 8 E. E. P. Going (GB) Ford Spl. 14 1:18:27,000
5. 18 Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG Magnette K3 K3028 14 1:19:13,000
6. 9 Arthur Clapham (GB) Ford Spl. 14
7. 15 Brian McCaldin (GB) MG 14
8. 17 Dan Margulies (GB) Talbot 105 14
9. 1 L. Henderson (GB) Austin A40 Sports 14
10. 22 Joe Flynn (IRL) MG TC 1250s/c 14
11. 19 Charles Maunsell (GB) HRG 14
12. 10 C. R. Megaw (GB) CRM 14
Did not finish:
4 Ian Titterington (GB) Singer 10 DNF
3 Harold McCausland (GB) MG TC 9 DNF
6 Jack Christie (GB) Zack Spl. 8 DNF
32 Bob Dickson (GB) Jaguar XK120 7 Oil pressure
25 Redmond Gallagher (IRL) Leprechaun 500 6 Lost chain Monoposto
24 Hubert Chambers (GB) Vauxhall Spl. 5 DNF
31 Sidney Durbridge (GB) Newpark Mercury 2 Accident
33 Ernie Wilkinson (GB) ERA 0 Oil pressure Monoposto
26 John Barber (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 Fire Monoposto
Other starters:
2 Wilbert Todd (GB) Austin Spl.
12 Jack Stevenson MG TC
14 L. R. Moore (GB) MG
16 Harold McCausland (GB) MG
21 Torrie Large (GB) MG TD Spl.
30 Desmond Titterington (GB) Allard J2
27 Marshall Watson (GB) JP Vincent Monoposto
In entry list:
20 Billy Leeper (GB) MG
23 R. G. Bracewell (GB) MG
28 Jack Walton (GB) Frazer Nash
29 Joe Kelly (IRL) I.R.A

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Formula Libre Races Round: 31

Bol d'Or

Bol d'Or, 24 Heures, Montlhéry Date: 8.6.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 2518,500 km Winner's average speed: 104,897 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Michel Renault 4CV 1. IC
2. - Azéma D.B. - Panhard
3. - Leberquier D.B. - Panhard
4. - Calmels Simca 1. IC
- Bernadet De Rovin 1. 500
- Martin Simca 1. 1.5
Did not finish:
1 Zdeny von Schönborn (D) Gordini TMM 0002GCS Scuderia Bavaria DNF

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Formula Libre Races Round: 32

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

Bugatti Owners Club, Silverstone Date: 14.6.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 116,806 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 85 Oscar Moore (GB) HWM Jaguar [XMC34] 10 0:13:17,600
2. 43 Noel Berrow-Johnson Cooper JAP 500 10 0:13:32,000 Monoposto
3. 75 Gil Tyrer (GB) BMW 328 Brescia 10 0:13:49,400
4. 87 Jack Hemsworth Jaguar XK120

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Formula Libre Races Round: 33

National Boreham [Formula Libre]

West Essex Car Club (Formula Libre), Boreham Date: 21.6.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 149,009 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 23 Dennis Poore (GB) Alfa Romeo 8C 35 10 0:19:26,600 Monoposto
2. 3 Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA 10 0:19:34,800 Monoposto
3. 2 Reg Parnell (GB) Maserati 4CLT/48 10 0:19:39,000 Monoposto
4. 11 Ken Downing (GB) Connaught A type Monoposto
5. 10 Ken McAlpine (GB) Connaught A type Monoposto
6. 18 Archie Bryde (GB) Cooper Bristol Monoposto
Other starters:
- Ken Watkins (GB) Allard Sports

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Formula Libre Races Round: 34

Cox Memorial Trophy [Formula Libre Handicap]

Cox Memorial Trophy, Formula Libre Handicap, Curragh Date: 23.6.1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Frank Bigger Jaguar XK120
2. - Tom Lord (GB) MG TC
3. - Anthony Coleman (GB) MG TD
4. - Vince Hennessy Austin A40 Spl.
5. - P. Murphy MG TC
6. - J. D. O'Leary (GB) MG
Other starters:
- xxx ? 1.
- Jack Stevenson MG TC
- John Forrestal Ford Spl.

Qualifying Heat : 1

Winner's average speed: 87,452 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Forrestal Ford Spl.
2. - Tom Lord (GB) MG TC
3. - P. Murphy MG TC

Qualifying Heat : 2

Winner's average speed: 87,452 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Frank Bigger Jaguar XK120
2. - Jack Stevenson MG TC
3. - Anthony Coleman (GB) MG TD

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Formula Libre Races Round: 35

National Snetterton [Formula Libre]

Eastern Counties Motor Club, Snetterton Date: 28.6.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 127,251 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 67 Ken McAlpine (GB) Connaught A type 15 0:30:44,000 Monoposto
2. - Tony Gaze (AUS) Maserati 8CM 15 0:30:44,200 Monoposto
3. 32 Oscar Moore (GB) HWM Jaguar [XMC34] 15 0:30:48,000
4. 30 Roy Salvadori (GB) Frazer Nash
5. 27 Dickie Stoop (GB) Frazer Nash
Disqualified:
63 Geoff Richardson (GB) RRA Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 36

Leinster Trophy

Leinster Trophy (International Formula Libre Handicap), Wicklow Date: 13.7.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 126,108 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 8 Desmond Titterington (GB) Allard J2
2. - Joe Flynn (IRL) MG TC Racing
3. - Brian McCaldin (GB) MG
4. - Freddy Smyth (GB) Ford Spl
5. - Pierce Cahill (IRL) Iona Spl
6 Jack Walton (GB) Frazer Nash
7 Gil Tyrer (GB) BMW 328 Brescia
- David Griffin Ferrari Tipo 500 F2 B. Baird Monoposto
- Marshall Watson (GB) JP Vincent Monoposto
Did not finish:
- Noel Gleeson MG TD 12 Bearings
- Joe Kelly (IRL) Alta GP 6 Fuel pump Monoposto
24 Frank Bigger MG TD 5 Oil pressure
1 Bobbie Baird (GB) Griffin Maserati 4 Accident Monoposto
- L. Higgins Lanchester Spl 3 Bearings
- Charles Maunsell (GB) HRG Clutch
- Jack Stevenson MG TC DNF
- Rupert Corry Zack Broken fuel line
22 Lyall Collen MG TD Overheating
- Henry Kyle Duesenberg Loss of oil Racing
Other starters:
- Billy Leeper (GB) MG
- Ernie McMillen (GB) Nufor
- A. W. Fleming (GB) Ford Spl
- Ian Titterington (GB) Singer
- Jock Lawrence (GB) Cooper - MG
- Torrie Large (GB) MG
- Leslie Spivack Jaguar XK120
23 Len Earl (IRL) MG TD

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Formula Libre Races Round: 37

National Charterhall [Formula Libre]

Winfield Joint Committee, Charterhall Date: 27.7.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 112,976 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Ian Stewart (GB) Jaguar C type XKC 006 Ecurie Ecosse 15 0:25:36,000
2. - Alistair Birrell (GB) ERA Monoposto
3. - James Scott Douglas (GB) Jaguar XK120

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Formula Libre Races Round: 38

National Newtonards [Open Scratch]

Formula Libre Races, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 2.8.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 92,489 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Sidney Durbridge (GB) Newpark Mercury 15
2. - A. W. Fleming (GB) Morris/Ford Spl 15
3. - Ernie McMillen (GB) Nufor 15

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Formula Libre Races Round: 39

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 1]

Formula Libre Races, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 2.8.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 87,774 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Alf Carroll (GB) ATC Ford 12
2. - Ted Maguire MG TC 12

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Formula Libre Races Round: 40

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 2]

Formula Libre Races, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 2.8.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 99,828 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG Magnette K3 K3028 12
2. - A. W. Fleming (GB) Morris/Ford Spl 12

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Formula Libre Races Round: 41

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Heat 3]

Formula Libre Races, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 2.8.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 91,041 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Jimmy McCay (GB) Ford 12
2. - Billy Leeper (GB) MG Spl 12

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Formula Libre Races Round: 42

National Newtonards [Open Handicap Final]

Formula Libre Races, Newtonards, Ulster Date: 2.8.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 90,831 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Alf Carroll (GB) ATC Ford
2. - Billy Leeper (GB) MG Spl
3. - Ted Maguire MG TC
4. - Freddy Smyth (GB) Ford Spl
5. - Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG Magnette K3 K3028

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Formula Libre Races Round: 43

National Crimond [Formula Libre]

Aberdeen & DMC, Crimond Date: 9.8.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 105,734 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Ron Flockhart (GB) ERA R4D 20 0:36:30,000 Monoposto
2. - Ninian Sanderson (GB) Cooper - Bristol Ecurie Ecosse Monoposto
3. - Alistair Birrell (GB) ERA Monoposto
Did not finish:
- Ian Stewart (GB) Jaguar C type Ecurie Ecosse DNF

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Formula Libre Races Round: 44

Wakefield Trophy [Formula Libre]

Scratch for Wakefield Trophy and Handicap Result for O'Boyle Trophy (Formula Libre), Curragh Date: 6.9.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 238,100 km Winner's average speed: 129,375 km/h

Fastest lap:Bobbie BairdNo. Ferrari 225S? 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 8 Ian Stewart (GB) Jaguar C type XKC 006 JWS353 Ecurie Ecosse
2. 9 Anthony Powys-Lybbe (GB) Alfa Romeo P3 2.9B Monoposto
3. - James Scott Douglas (GB) Jaguar XK120
4. - Joe Kelly (IRL) IRA Bristol Monoposto
5. - Bill Skelly (GB) Frazer Nash F2 Monoposto
6. - Leslie Spivack Jaguar XK120
Did not finish:
- Stanley Porter (GB) Invicta 13 Oil pressure
- Bobbie Baird (GB) Ferrari Tipo 500 F2 12 Magneto Monoposto
- David Griffin Griffin Maserati 5 Chassis Monoposto
- Jack Stevenson MG TC 3 DNF
- Louis Manduca (KEN) Alta GP 3 DNF Monoposto
- Duncan Hamilton (GB) Jaguar C type XKC 004 MDU214 Duncan Hamilton 2 Accident 1.
- Charles Maunsell (GB) HRG 2 Engine Monoposto
- Marshall Watson (GB) JP Vincent DNF
- Len Earl (IRL) MG TD DNF
- J. L. Kearney Graham Spl. DNF
- Freddy Smyth (GB) Ford Spl DNF
- Brian McCaldin (GB) MG TD DNF
- Peter C. T. Clark (GB) Aston Martin DB2 Bearing
- Ernie McMillen (GB) Nufor Steering
- Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG Magnette K3 K3028 Shock absorber bracket
Other starters:
- Gleeson MG TD
- Eddie Doyle Fiat/MG Spl
- Billy Leeper (GB) MG Spl
- Frank Bigger Jaguar XK120
- A. C. O'Hara MG Magnette
- Jack Christie (GB) Zack
- Tom Lord (GB) MG TC
- Frank O'Boyle Fiat
- J. N. Preston MG TC
- Charlie Norton Vanguard Spl
- A. W. Fleming (GB) FMG
- Hubert Chambers (GB) Vauxhall Spl
- Bobbie Baird (GB) Ferrari 225S
- Pierce Cahill (IRL) Iona
- Sidney Durbridge (GB) Newpark Mercury
20 Desmond Titterington (GB) Allard J2
31 Joe Flynn (IRL) MG Spl
- Redmond Gallagher (IRL) Leprechaun 500 Monoposto
19 Mrs. Joyce Howard (GB) Cromard Spl Monoposto
27 Jock Lawrence (GB) Cooper - MG Monoposto
Did not start:
- Anthony Coleman (GB) MG TD Bearing
- Peter Jackson (GB) Cooper Rover Crankshaft
- Mike Currie (GB) MG Magnette Bearing
- Gerry Dunham (GB) Alvis Spl Engine Racing
In entry list:
- Mike Hawthorn (GB) Thinwall Ferrari
- George Abecassis (GB) HWM
- Ninian Sanderson (GB) Cooper - Bristol
- Bill Dobson (GB) Jaguar XK120
- Jack Walton (GB) Frazer Nash
- David Murray (GB) Ferrari F2
- Bracewell MG

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Formula Libre Races Round: 45

National Snetterton [Formula Libre]

Aston Martin Owners Club, Snetterton Date: 20.9.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 129,472 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 27 John Barber (GB) Cooper Bristol 15 0:30:12,400 Monoposto
2. 1 Eric Thompson (GB) ERA Delage R. Walker 15 0:20:24,200 Monoposto
3. 30 Ken Watkins (GB) Allard J2
4. 14 Hugh Howarth (GB) Jaguar XK120
5. 17 Leslie Marr (GB) Connaught A type Monoposto
6. 11 William B. Black (GB) Jaguar XK120

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Formula Libre Races Round: 46

National Snetterton [Invitation Formula Libre]

Aston Martin Owners Club, Snetterton Date: 20.9.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 124,467 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 8 Alistair Birrell (GB) ERA 5 0:10:28,400 Monoposto
2. 16 Jack Fairman (GB) Allard Le Mans 5 0:10:33,000
3. 17 Leslie Marr (GB) Connaught A type Monoposto
4. 14 Hugh Howarth (GB) Jaguar XK120

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Formula Libre Races Round: 47

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

North Staffs Motor Club/Nottingham Sports Car Club, Silverstone Date: 11.10.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 116,677 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 124 Noel Berrow-Johnson Cooper JAP 1100 10 Monoposto
2. 91 Terry Moore (GB) HWM Jaguar
3. 84 Ken Downing (GB) Connaught A type Monoposto
4. 71 Tony Crook (GB) Frazer Nash
5. 90 John B. Swift (GB) Jaguar XK120
6. 72 Gil Tyrer (GB) BMW 328 Brescia

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Formula Libre Races Round: 48

National Silverstone [Handicap Formula Libre]

North Staffs Motor Club/Nottingham Sports Car Club, Silverstone Date: 11.10.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 115,873 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 123 Michael Head (GB) Jaguar XK120 10
2. 79 B. G. Haynes (GB) Healey Silverstone 10
3. 90 John B. Swift (GB) Jaguar XK120 10
4. 106 A. F. Eminson Bugatti 1.5 s/c 10

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Formula Libre Races Round: 49

National Silverstone [Handicap Formula Libre 2.0]

North Staffs Motor Club/Nottingham Sports Car Club, Silverstone Date: 11.10.1952


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 121,039 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 124 Noel Berrow-Johnson Cooper JAP 1100 10 Monoposto
2. 63 Rodney Nuckey (GB) Cooper 500 10 Monoposto
3. 84 Ken Downing (GB) Connaught A type 10 Monoposto
4. 57 Austen Nurse (GB) Cooper 500 10 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 50

GP Singapore

Singapore GP Date: 1952


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Derek White Jaguar XK120

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