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Formula Libre Races 1954


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 20.3.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 1] GB      
2 20.3.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 2] GB      
3 20.3.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Final] GB      
4 2.4.1954 Phoenix Park [Open Handicap Heat 1] IRL      
5 2.4.1954 Phoenix Park [Open Handicap Heat 2] IRL      
6 2.4.1954 Phoenix Park [Open Handicap Final] IRL      
7 3.4.1954 National Castle Combe [Formula Libre] GB      
8 25.4.1954 Coupe de Paris F      
9 8.5.1954 National Ibsley [Formule Libre] GB      
10 22.5.1954 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
11 30.5.1954 Bol d'Or F      
12 5.6.1954 National Silverstone [Racing Handicap] GB      
13 5.6.1954 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
14 5.6.1954 National Snetterton [Formula Libre] GB      
15 7.6.1954 National Davidstow [Formula Libre Handicap ] GB      
16 7.6.1954 National Brands Hatch [Formula Libre] GB      
17 12.6.1954 Kirkistown [Ford Specials] GB      
18 12.6.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 1] GB      
19 12.6.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 2] GB      
20 12.6.1954 National Oulton Park [Formula Libre] GB      
21 12.6.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 3] GB      
22 12.6.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Final] GB      
23 19.6.1954 Snetterton [Formula Libre] GB      
24 10.7.1954 Leinster Trophy IRL   29  
25 10.7.1954 National Oulton Park [Formula Libre Race 1] GB      
26 10.7.1954 National Oulton Park [Formula Libre Race 2] GB      
27 11.7.1954 National Charterhall [Racing Unlimited] GB      
28 17.7.1954 50 mile Cork [Handicap] IRL      
29 2.8.1954 National Davidstow [Formula Libre Handicap] GB      
30 7.8.1954 Kirkistown [Ford Specials] GB      
31 7.8.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 1] GB      
32 7.8.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 2] GB      
33 7.8.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 3] GB      
34 7.8.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Final] GB      
35 14.8.1954 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
36 28.8.1954 Wakefield Trophy [Formula Libre] IRL   38  
37 4.9.1954 National Cranfield [Ford Specials] GB      
38 4.9.1954 National Cranfield [Formula Libre] GB      
39 11.9.1954 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
40 18.9.1954 National Curragh [Open Handicap Heat 1] IRL      
41 18.9.1954 National Curragh [Open Handicap Heat 2] IRL      
42 18.9.1954 National Curragh [Open Handicap Final] IRL      
43 19.9.1954 Coupe d'Automne F      
44 9.10.1954 Kirkistown [Ford Specials] GB      
45 9.10.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 1] GB      
46 9.10.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 2] GB      
47 9.10.1954 Kirkistown [Open Handicap Final] GB      
48 9.10.1954 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
49 9.10.1954 National Silverstone [Racing Handicap] GB      
50 26.12.1954 National Brands Hatch [Formula Libre] GB      

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Formula Libre Races Round: 1

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 1]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 20.3.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 80,435 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Billy Morton (GB) Austin 750 10 0:13:50,000
2. - Jim Meikle (GB) Cooper 500 10 0:14:19,000 Monoposto
3. - B. W. Tughan Ford Spl 10 0:14:37,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 2

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 2]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 20.3.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 99,795 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Billy McMillan JP 500 10 0:13:48,000 Monoposto
2. - Billy Leeper (GB) MG 10 0:14:15,000
3. - Harvey McWhir HRG 10 0:14:19,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 3

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Final]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 20.3.1954


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Ivor Bueb (GB) Cooper 500 10 0:13:28,000 Monoposto
2. - Billy McMillan JP 500 10 0:13:53,000 Monoposto
3. - Billy Leeper (GB) MG 10 0:14:01,000
4. - Harvey McWhir HRG 10 0:14:10,000
Other starters:
- Leslie Spivack Jaguar XK120
- Billy Morton (GB) Austin 750
- B. W. Tughan Ford Spl
- J. Boston MG TD
- E. McNally Buckler
- Billy McCausland Cooper MG
- Sidney Pentland Buckler
- Stanley Porter (GB) Invicta
- Joe Flynn (IRL) Aston Martin DB2
- Harold McCausland (GB) Morris Fiat
- Arthur Clapham (GB) Morgan +4
- Jim Meikle (GB) Cooper 500 Monoposto
Did not qualify:
- Desmond Titterington (GB) Triumph TR2
- Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl
- Sidney Durbridge (GB) Griffin Maserati Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 4

Phoenix Park [Open Handicap Heat 1]

Irish Motor Racing Club, Phoenix Park, Eire Date: 2.4.1954


Circuit lenght: 2,784 km Race distance: 27,842 km Winner's average speed: 89,657 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Bill Lacey (GB) MG TD 10 0:15:39,000
2. - R. Mellon Ford Spl 10 0:15:45,000
3. - Tom Lord (GB) MG 10 0:16:27,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 5

Phoenix Park [Open Handicap Heat 2]

Irish Motor Racing Club, Phoenix Park, Eire Date: 2.4.1954


Circuit lenght: 2,784 km Race distance: 27,842 km Winner's average speed: 98,991 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - R. Edwards Jaguar XK120 10 0:16:11,000
2. - Sidney Durbridge (GB) Griffin Maserati 10 0:16:16,000 Monoposto
3. - Joe Flynn (IRL) Aston Martin DB2 10 0:16:26,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 6

Phoenix Park [Open Handicap Final]

Irish Motor Racing Club, Phoenix Park, Eire Date: 2.4.1954


Circuit lenght: 2,784 km Race distance: 27,842 km Winner's average speed: 85,553 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - R. Mellon Ford Spl 10 0:15:52,000
2. - R. Edwards Jaguar XK120 10 0:16:18,000
3. - Ian Titterington (GB) Dellow 10 0:16:19,000
4. - Joe Flynn (IRL) Aston Martin DB2 10 0:16:24,000
5. - Tom Lord (GB) MG 10 0:16:29,000
6. - Len Earl (IRL) Vanguard Spl 10 0:16:32,000 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 7

National Castle Combe [Formula Libre]

Bristol Motor Cycle & Light Car Club, Castle Combe Date: 3.4.1954


Circuit lenght: 2,961 km Race distance: 29,612 km Winner's average speed: 129,842 km/h

Fastest lap:Les LestonNo. 76Cooper JAP 11001:20,6 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 76 Les Leston (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 10 0:13:40,600 Monoposto
2. 78 Jimmy Stewart (GB) Connaught A type Ecurie Ecosse 10 0:13:50,000 Monoposto
3. 94 George Abecassis (GB) HWM Jaguar [HWM 1] HWM 1 10 0:14:25,000
4. 75 Bill Sleeman (AUS) Cooper JAP 1132 J. D. Sleeman Monoposto
Other starters:
73 Dick Gibson (GB) Cooper - Bristol
80 Berwyn Baxter (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC046
83 H. Ross Skinner MG 747s
95 C. Slate Jaguar XK120
72 R. A. Searles Cooper 1100 Monoposto
81 John Lewis (GB) ERA ex Shawe-Taylor Monoposto
82 Tony Marsh (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 Monoposto
In entry list only:
77 Jimmy Stewart (GB) Jaguar C-type Ecurie Ecosse
79 Tommy Sopwith (GB) Sphinx
71 Oliver Simpson (GB) Rover/BMW Monoposto
74 Roy Salvadori (GB) Maserati 250F Greene Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 8

Coupe de Paris

Coupe de Paris (Formula Libre Race), Montlhéry Date: 25.4.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 100,534 km Winner's average speed: 150,120 km/h

Fastest lap:Duncan HamiltonNo. Jaguar C-type2:24,3156,430 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Duncan Hamilton (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC038 OVC 915 Duncan Hamilton 16 0:40:10,000 1. IC
2. - Hermano da Silva Ramos (BR) Aston Martin DB2 15 2. IC
3. - Jean Thépenier (F) Gordini 0022 15 1. R1.5
4. - Rodansky Ferrari 15
5. - Armand Roboly (F) Maserati 15
6. - Judet Ardun - Ford 15
7. - Olivier Porsche 356 15 1. IC
8. - H. Boris (F) Aston Martin 15
- Nercessian BMW 14
- Alfred Hitchings (GB) Austin-Healey 14
- Caraciolo Lancia Aurelia 2500 14
- Bruno Martignoni (I) Alfa Romeo 1900 13 1. IC
- Peter Kenneth (GB) Bailey Arnott 12
- B. Courtois-Suffit (F) Citroën 12
- Lucas Citroën 12
- Baldini ? 1. R1.1
Did not finish:
14 John Keeling (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC042 KSF182 DNF
20 Jean Blanc (F) Talbot T26GS 110059 Jean Blanc DNF
Did not start:
- Gérard Crombac (F) Lotus Mk VI Ford Ecurie Bull-Frog
21 Guy Mairesse (F) Talbot T26GS 110057 465 CE 75 Georges Grignard Fatal accident in practice
29 Georges Grignard (F) Talbot T26C 110051 Georges Grignard Withdrawn

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Formula Libre Races Round: 9

National Ibsley [Formule Libre]

West Hants & Dorset Car Club, Ibsley Date: 8.5.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 134,348 km/h

Fastest lap:Ron FlockhartNo. 102BRM V16?140,641 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 102 Ron Flockhart (GB) BRM V16 15 Monoposto
2. 106 Jimmy Stewart (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC052 Ecurie Ecosse
3. 105 Ninian Sanderson (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC053 Ecurie Ecosse
4. 98 Graham Whitehead (GB) ERA Monoposto
5. 93 Alistair Birrell (GB) ERA Monoposto
6. 122 Roy Salvadori (GB) Maserati A6GCS 2052
7. 112 Mike Young (GB) Connaught A type Monoposto
8. 100 Peter Scott-Russell (GB) Frazer Nash
9. 107 Alex McGlashan Cooper - Bristol Ecurie Ecosse Monoposto
10. 97 Ted Whiteaway (GB) HWM Monoposto
11. 113 Les Leston (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 Monoposto
12. 114 J. F. Rolls (GB) Turner G. Rolls Monoposto
Did not finish:
94 Berwyn Baxter (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC046 DNF
104 Colin Chapman (GB) Emeryson DNF Monoposto
108 Joe Goodhew (GB) Maserati DNF Monoposto
116 John Lewis (GB) ERA R9B DNF Monoposto
117 Dick Gibson (GB) Cooper - Bristol DNF Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 10

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

Maidstone & Mid Kent Motor Club, Silverstone Date: 22.5.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 119,655 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 77 Tony Crook (GB) Cooper T24 Bristol CA-2-53 25
2. 57 John Keeling (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC042
3. 45 Phil Scragg (GB) Alta Jaguar
4. 65 Brian Naylor (GB) HWM

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Formula Libre Races Round: 11

Bol d'Or

Bol d'Or, 24 Heures du Montlhéry, Montlhéry Date: 30.5.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 2554,400 km Winner's average speed: 106,430 km/h

Fastest lap:Richard Hardy/Gérard CrombacNo. Lotus Mk VI Ford? 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Fernand Sigrand (F)
Célébrier
MD - Peugeot 24:00:00,000 1. S1.3
2. - John Horridge (GB)
Georges Trouis (F)
Jehu Riley Ecurie Bull-Frog 1. S1.6
3. - J. Prieur (F)
A. Prieur (F)
Simca 1300 1. TS1.3
4. - DeVoos
Baldini
Gordini T11 1.1 0001GCS 1. R1.1
5. - Biasiz
Atienza
D.B. - Panhard Junior 1. ser.S1.0
6. - George
Costa
Panhard 1. ser.S750
7. - Boutevin Renault Speciale 1. S750
8. - Culbert
Coatalen
Simca Aronde 1. T1.3
9. - Hugonnet
Jean-Pierre Profichet (F)
Ferry
10. - Botchaco
René Cotton (F)
D.B. - Panhard
11. - Annecorde
Lemail
Moretti
12. - Tinny
Baudequin
Renault 4CV 1. TS750
13. - Queffeleant Renault 4CV
14. - Alin
St. Olivier
Renault 4CV
15. - Richard Peugeot 203
16. - Herbert
Buxquet
Simca Monopole
17. - Sagnier
Lachaud
Renault 4CV
18. - van Steen
Sourzat
Renault 4CV
19. - Poulain
L. M. Renvoise
Poulain - Fiat
20. - Olivier
Gilberte Thirion (F)
Porsche 356 1. GT1.6
- Olivier
Mallego
Vedette MGA 1. TS500
- de Failly
Ricou
Citroën 2CV 1. R500
Other starters:
- Richard Hardy (GB)
Gérard Crombac (F)
Lotus Mk VI Ford

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Formula Libre Races Round: 12

National Silverstone [Racing Handicap]

Midlands Motoring Enthusiasts Club, Silverstone Date: 5.6.1954


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 30 Peter Gammon (GB) Lotus Mk VI MG 5
2. 44 A. Wake (GB) Alta Bristol Monoposto
3. 11 Charles Headland (GB) Martin Headland 500 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 13

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

Midlands Motoring Enthusiasts Club, Silverstone Date: 5.6.1954


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 30 Peter Gammon (GB) Lotus Mk VI MG 10 0:13:14,400
2. 57 Berwyn Baxter (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC046 10 0:13:21,000
3. 42 Chris Clairmonte (GB) Clairmonte 10 0:13:40,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 14

National Snetterton [Formula Libre]

West Essex Car Club, Snetterton Date: 5.6.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 141,027 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 10 Roy Salvadori (GB) Maserati 250F 10 0:18:29,200 Monoposto
2. 5 Bill Whitehouse (GB) Connaught A type 10 0:19:02,600 Monoposto
3. 32 Tony Crook (GB) Cooper Bristol 10 0:19:04,200
4. 54 C. D. Boulton (GB) Connaught A type 10 0:19:17,800 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 15

National Davidstow [Formula Libre Handicap ]

Cornwall Motor Racing Club, Davidstow Date: 7.6.1954


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 46 Gerry Scali (GB) HWM Jaguar [XMC34]
2. 41 Anthony Brooke (GB) HWM F2 Monoposto
3. 28 John Riseley-Pritchard (GB) Connaught A type Monoposto
4. 29 Alistair Birrell (GB) ERA R1A Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 16

National Brands Hatch [Formula Libre]

Half Litre Car Club, Brands Hatch Date: 7.6.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 110,546 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 30 Bill Whitehouse (GB) Connaught A type 30 Monoposto
2. 34 Don Beauman (GB) Connaught A type Monoposto
3. 10 Peter Gammon (GB) Lotus Mk VI MG
4. 31 Nobby Spero (GB) Maserati 8CM Monoposto
5. 13 Mike Anthony (GB) Lotus Mk VI MG
6. 6 Richard Manwaring (GB) Lotus Mk VI Ford

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Formula Libre Races Round: 17

Kirkistown [Ford Specials]

500 MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 12.6.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 97,124 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl 0:15:11,000
2. - John McDonagh Ford Spl 0:15:11,200
3. - David Archibald Nufor 0:15:12,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 18

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 1]

500 MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 12.6.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 98,315 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Louis Carvill Aston Martin DB2 LML/50/197 0:13:40,000
2. - Denis Wilkins (GB) Lotus Mk VI 0:14:43,000
3. - Harvey McWhir HRG 0:14:54,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 19

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 2]

500 MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 12.6.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 97,478 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl 0:14:07,000
2. - Arthur Clapham (GB) Morgan 0:14:16,000
3. - Andy Hutchinson (GB) Morris MG 0:14:28,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 20

National Oulton Park [Formula Libre]

Mid Cheshire Motor Club, Oulton Park Date: 12.6.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 121,409 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 56 Bob Gerard (GB) Cooper - Bristol 25 0:44:20,400 Monoposto
2. 61 Geoff Richardson (GB) RRA 24 Monoposto
3. 44 Ninian Sanderson (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC052 Ecurie Ecosse
8. - James Scott Douglas (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC051 Ecurie Ecosse
Other starters:
- Ninian Sanderson (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC053 Ecurie Ecosse

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Formula Libre Races Round: 21

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 3]

500 MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 12.6.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 106,603 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Billy Leeper (GB) MG Spl 0:14:30,000
2. - Stanley Porter (GB) Invicta 0:14:34,000
3. - Billy McCausland Allard J2 0:15:05,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 22

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Final]

500 MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 12.6.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 109,918 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Billy Leeper (GB) MG Spl 0:14:05,000
2. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl 0:14:10,000
3. - Denis Wilkins (GB) Lotus Mk VI 0:14:35,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 23

Snetterton [Formula Libre]

USAF Trophy Formula Libre, Aston Martin Owners Club, Snetterton Date: 19.6.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 133,012 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Tony Crook (GB) Cooper T24 Bristol CA-2-53 15 0:29:26,400
2. - Peter Gammon (GB) Lotus Mk VI MG 15 0:29:27,600
3. - Chris Clairmonte (GB) Clairmonte 15 0:31:06,200
4. - John Keeling (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC042

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Formula Libre Races Round: 24

Leinster Trophy

Leinster Trophy (Formula Libre Handicap), Wicklow Date: 10.7.1954

Started:29

Circuit lenght: Race distance: 225,308 km Winner's average speed: 108,309 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 30 Bill Lacy (IRL) MG TD 16 1:40:40,000
2. 1 Joe Kelly (IRL) Jaguar C-type 16 1:44:24,000 Sports
3. - Desmond Titterington (GB) Triumph TR2 16 1:44:27,000 Sports
4. 22 Freddy Smyth (GB) Ford spl 16 1:45:02,000
5. - Billy Leeper (GB) MG Spl 16 1:45:22,000 Racing
6. 14 Joe Flynn (IRL) MG s/c 16 1:45:45,000 Racing
7. - Anthony Coleman (GB) Austin-Healey 100 16 1:46:41,000 Sports
8. - Brian McCaldin (GB) Triumph TR2 16 1:48:02,000
9. - Sidney Pentland Buckler MG 15
10. - John Garvey Jaguar XK120
11. - Sidney Durbridge (GB) Griffin Maserati Racing
12. - Frank Bigger Jaguar XK120
Did not finish:
- Dick Odlum (GB) Frazer Nash Single Seater 421/200/179S Clutch
- Tom Lord (GB) MG TC Half shaft
- Len Earl (IRL) Vanguard Spl. DNF
- Louis Carvill Aston Martin DB2 LML/50/197 DNF
- T. Hurphey Fiat Balilla Bearings
- Charles Maunsell (GB) HRG Gasket
Other starters:
- J. Scott MG
- D. Whitren (GB) Cooper Spl.
- D. Jones MG Riley
- Vince Hennessy Austin Spl.
- D. Eagleson Triumph TR2
- Ian Titterington (GB) Lotus Mk VI Consul
- Bill Bradshaw (IRL) Jaguar XK120
- A. O'Leary TRS
- N. Browne Austin MG
- M. J. Higgins Litzer Spl.
- Joe Quinn SAM Mercury
- R. Sadler MG
In entry list only:
- Don Beauman (GB) Aston Martin DB3

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Formula Libre Races Round: 25

National Oulton Park [Formula Libre Race 1]

Chester Trophy Formula Libre Race 1, Oulton Park Date: 10.7.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 117,901 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 53 Don Beauman (GB) Connaught A type 12 0:21:55,000 Monoposto
2. 51 Mike Young (GB) Connaught A type 12 0:22:39,200 Monoposto
3. 38 C. D. Boulton (GB) Connaught A type 12 0:22:57,400 Monoposto
4. 32 Tony Crook (GB) Cooper Bristol
5. 45 Geoff Richardson (GB) RRA Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 26

National Oulton Park [Formula Libre Race 2]

Chester Trophy Formula Libre Race 2, Oulton Park Date: 10.7.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 119,864 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 53 Don Beauman (GB) Connaught A type 12 0:21:33,400 Monoposto
2. 45 Geoff Richardson (GB) RRA Monoposto
3. 51 Mike Young (GB) Connaught A type Monoposto
4. 32 Tony Crook (GB) Cooper Bristol
5. 49 Alan Brown (GB) Cooper Alta Monoposto
6. 38 C. D. Boulton (GB) Connaught A type Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 27

National Charterhall [Racing Unlimited]

Winfield Joint Committee, Charterhall Date: 11.7.1954


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Jock Lawrence (GB) Cooper - Bristol Ecurie Ecosse Monoposto
2. - Jock Somervail (GB) Cooper - Bristol Monoposto
3. - Ninian Sanderson (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC052 Ecurie Ecosse

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Formula Libre Races Round: 28

50 mile Cork [Handicap]

50 Mile Handicap, Cork Date: 17.7.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 103,062 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Bill Hennessy DKW saloon Bill Hennessy 0:34:13,000
2. - Aubrey Thompson TRS Aubrey Thompson
3. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Jaguar C-type Joe Kelly
4. - Joe Flynn (IRL) MG Joe Flynn
- Pierce Cahill (IRL) Iona Spl.

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Formula Libre Races Round: 29

National Davidstow [Formula Libre Handicap]

Cornwall Motor Racing Club, Davidstow Date: 2.8.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 108,132 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - J. F. Rolls (GB) Cooper - Bristol CB-2-52 20
2. - Bruce Halford (GB) Riley TT Sprite
3. - H. S. F. Hay (GB) Bentley 'Embiricos'
4. - Gerry Scali (GB) HWM
5. - J. L. Clay Austin-Healey
6. - Ken Tyrrell (GB) Cooper - Norton

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Formula Libre Races Round: 30

Kirkistown [Ford Specials]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 7.8.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 95,450 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 21 Jack Christie (GB) Zack W J Christie 0:15:27,000 Monoposto
2. 20 Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl Robin Scott 0:15:28,000 Monoposto
3. - R. B. Turner Ford Spl R B Turner 0:16:13,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 31

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 1]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 7.8.1954


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Louis Carvill Aston Martin DB2 LML/50/197 Louis Carvill
2. - Alan Brown (GB) HRG Alan Brown
3. - Andy Hutchinson (GB) Morris MG Andy Hutchinson

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Formula Libre Races Round: 32

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 2]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 7.8.1954


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Desmond Titterington (GB) Triumph TR2 Desmond Titterington
2. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl Robin Scott Monoposto
3. - Brian McCaldin (GB) Triumph TR2 Brian McCaldin

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Formula Libre Races Round: 33

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 3]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 7.8.1954


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Sidney Durbridge (GB) Griffin Sydney Durbidge Monoposto
2. - Bobbie McMillan JP 500 Bobbie McMillan Monoposto
3. - Stanley Porter (GB) Invicta Stanley Porter

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Formula Libre Races Round: 34

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Final]

500MRCI (Final for the Bobby Baird Memorial Trophy), Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 7.8.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 102,354 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Desmond Titterington (GB) Triumph TR2 Desmond Titterington 0:14:08,000
2. - Louis Carvill Aston Martin DB2 LML/50/197 Louis Carvill 0:14:17,000
3. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl Robin Scott Monoposto
4. - John Johnstone (GB) Triumph TR2 John Johnstone
5. - Stanley Porter (GB) Invicta Stanley Porter
6. - Wilbert Todd (GB) Ford Anglia Wilbert Todd

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Formula Libre Races Round: 35

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

Notts Sports Car Club, Silverstone Date: 14.8.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 123,131 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 70 Jack Walton (GB) Cooper - Bristol CB-8-53 10 0:12:36,600
2. 8 Ken Flint (GB) ERA 10 0:12:39,400 Monoposto
3. 44 Phil Scragg (GB) Alta Jaguar 10 0:12:53,400
4. 3 Alex McMillan (GB) Cooper - Bristol
5. 26 Berwyn Baxter (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC046

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Formula Libre Races Round: 36

Wakefield Trophy [Formula Libre]

Wakefield Trophy and O'Boyle Trophy Handicap, Formula Libre Race, Curragh Date: 28.8.1954

Started:38

Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 121,795 km/h

Wakefield Trophy was a scratch race that was run concurrently with O'Boyle Trophy Handicap. As cars were started in bunches according to handicap, O'Boyle Trophy results are shown.

Fastest lap:Joe KellyNo. Jaguar C-type3:30136,200 km/h
Fastest lap:Peter WhiteheadNo. 6Cooper T33 Jaguar3:30136,200 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 24 Redmond Gallagher (IRL)
DNS - Pierce Cahill (IRL)
Gordini T15S 0018S R. Gallagher 1:47:45,000
2. - Bob Berry (GB) Jaguar XK120 1:47:48,000
3. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Jaguar C-type XKC050 ZU2357 Joe Kelly 1:48:08,000
4. 6 Peter Whitehead (GB)
DNS - Joe Kelly (IRL)
Cooper T33 Jaguar CJ-1-54 UBH292 1:49:48,000
5. - Duncan Hamilton (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC038 OVC 915 Duncan Hamilton 1:50:38,000
6. - Gil Tyrer (GB) Jaguar XK120 Coupé 1:50:45,000
- Dick Odlum (GB) Frazer Nash Single Seater Bristol 421/200/179S Monoposto
10 Anthony Powys-Lybbe (GB) Alfa Romeo P3 3.2B Monoposto
Did not finish:
- Denis Wilkins (GB) Lotus Mk VI Consul DNF
- Brian Naylor (GB) Cooper - MG DNF
- Joe Quinn S.A.M. - Mercury Fatal accident
- Len Earl (IRL) Vanguard Spl DNF
- Jack Walton (GB) Cooper - Bristol DNF
- Fleming Morgan DNF
- Gleeson MG TD DNF
- Tom Lord (GB) MG TC DNF
5 Desmond Titterington (GB) Jaguar C-Type XKC053 LFS671 Ecurie Ecosse DNF
Other starters:
- Raymond Flower (GB) Porsche
- Charles Maunsell (GB) HRG
- Anthony Coleman (GB) Austin-Healey 100
- Durbridge Griffin
- Brian McCaldin (GB) Triumph TR2
- Garvey Jaguar
- Carvill Aston Martin DB2
- Bill Bradshaw (IRL) Jaguar
- Cecil Vard (IRL) Jaguar
- Jimmy MacKenzie MG TC
- Torrie Large (GB) Alta
- Bill Lacy (IRL) MG TD
- Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl.
- Leo Manthorpe MG TF
- Joe Flynn (IRL) MG TC s/c
- Vince Hennessy Austin Spl
- Jim Meikle (GB) Cooper JAP 500
- Bigger Jaguar
39 Freddy Smyth (GB) Ford Spl.
Did not start:
- Don Beauman (GB) Connaught A type
- Billy Leeper (GB) MG Spl.

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Formula Libre Races Round: 37

National Cranfield [Ford Specials]

Newry & District Motor Club, Cranfield, Ulster Date: 4.9.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 103,835 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl. 12 0:27:13,000
2. - J. B. Waddell Ford Spl. 12 0:27:48,000
3. - P. S. Gardner Ford Spl. 12 0:28:57,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 38

National Cranfield [Formula Libre]

Newry & District Motor Club, Cranfield, Ulster Date: 4.9.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 78,530 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Jaguar C-type XKC050 20 0:37:54,000
2. - Laurie McGladdery McCandless 500 20 0:37:59,600 Monoposto
3. - Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG Magnette K3 20 0:38:43,000 Racing

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Formula Libre Races Round: 39

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

Peterborough Motor Club, Silverstone Date: 11.9.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 116,018 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 1 Berwyn Baxter (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC046 10
2. 84 Tony Crook (GB) Cooper - Bristol Sports
3. 38 Don Truman (GB) Jaguar C-type
4. 68 Ivor Bueb (GB) Cooper 500 Monoposto
5. 93 Gil Tyrer (GB) Jaguar XK120

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Formula Libre Races Round: 40

National Curragh [Open Handicap Heat 1]

Leinster Motor Club, National Meeting, Curragh Date: 18.9.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 55,260 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Vince Hennessy Austin Spl 6 0:10:03,000
2. - Forrestal Ford Spl. 6 0:10:04,000
3. - A. O'Leary TRS 6 0:10:08,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 41

National Curragh [Open Handicap Heat 2]

Leinster Motor Club, National Meeting, Curragh Date: 18.9.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 106,683 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Dick Odlum (GB) Frazer Nash F2 6 0:09:43,000 Monoposto
2. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Ferrari Monza 6 0:09:53,000
3. - Len Earl (IRL) Vanguard Spl 6 0:10:07,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 42

National Curragh [Open Handicap Final]

Leinster Motor Club, National Meeting, Curragh Date: 18.9.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 108,486 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Dick Odlum (GB) Frazer Nash F2 6 0:09:34,000 Monoposto
2. - Vince Hennessy Austin Spl 6 0:09:54,000
3. - Joe Kelly (IRL) Ferrari Monza 6 0:09:57,000
4. - A. O'Leary TRS 6 0:10:00,000
5. - Forrestal Ford Spl. 6 0:10:02,000
6. - Anthony Coleman (GB) Austin-Healey 100 6 0:10:22,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 43

Coupe d'Automne

Les Coupes d'Automne (Formula Libre Race), Montlhéry Date: 19.9.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: 100,534 km Winner's average speed: 145,467 km/h

Positions 6÷13 unconfirmed. Some racing entries may have been placed among sports.

Fastest lap:Lino FayenNo. 31Talbot T26C2:26,2154,920 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 21 Pierre Levegh (F) Talbot T26GS 110056 16 0:41:28,000 1. Sports
2. 31 Lino Fayen (YV) Talbot T26C 110051 Ec. Mercure 16 0:41:31,800 1. Monoposto
3. 20 Blanc Talbot T26GS 110059 16 0:41:44,000 2. Sports
4. - "Mike Sparken" (F) Aston Martin DB3 DB3/3 16 3. Sports
5. - Jean Thépenier (F) Gordini T15 1.5 0022 16 0:43:13,600 2. Monoposto
6. - Poch Constantin Special 15 4. Sports
7. - H. Boris (F) Aston Martin 15 5. Sports
8. - Georges Houel (F) Alfa Romeo 15 6. Sports
9. - H. Auriac (F) Delahaye S 14 7. Sports
10. - Heyndrickx Alfa Romeo 13 8. Sports
11. - Terrail Siata 1996 13 9. Sports
12. - Baldini Gordini T11 13
13. - L. M. Renvoise Poulain - Fiat 13 10. Sports
Other starters:
- Monneret Maserati A6GCS

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Formula Libre Races Round: 44

Kirkistown [Ford Specials]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 9.10.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 93,632 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Robin Scott (GB) Ford Spl. 0:15:45,000
2. - John McDonagh Ford Spl. 0:16:12,000
3. - B. W. Tughan Ford Spl. 0:16:22,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 45

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 1]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 9.10.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 97,591 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Archibald Cooper 500 0:14:35,000 Monoposto
2. - Dick Lovell-Butt (GB) MG Magnette K3 0:14:38,000
3. - John Johnstone (GB) Triumph TR3 0:14:57,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 46

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Heat 2]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 9.10.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 91,218 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Andy Hutchinson (GB) Morris MG 0:14:33,000
2. - E. D. McGuire Austin-Healey 100 0:14:40,000
3. - B. W. Tughan Ford Spl. 0:14:46,000

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Formula Libre Races Round: 47

Kirkistown [Open Handicap Final]

500MRCI, Kirkistown, Ulster Date: 9.10.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 99,538 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - E. D. McGuire Austin-Healey 100 0:14:10,000
2. - Andy Hutchinson (GB) Morris MG 0:14:29,000
3. - John Johnstone (GB) Triumph TR3 0:14:47,000
4. - Jim Meikle (GB) Cooper 500 0:14:50,000 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 48

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

North Staffs Motor Club, Silverstone Date: 9.10.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 123,598 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 70 Bob Berry (GB) Jaguar XK120 10
2. 54 Chris Clairmonte (GB) Clairmonte
3. 66 Berwyn Baxter (GB) Jaguar C-type XKC046
4. 52 R. Harrison Cooper 500 Monoposto
5. 48 Brian Naylor (GB) Cooper 500 Monoposto
6. 50 R. A. Anderson Staride 500 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 49

National Silverstone [Racing Handicap]

North Staffs Motor Club, Silverstone Date: 9.10.1954


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 127,058 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 63 Tony Marsh (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 10 Monoposto
2. 54 Chris Clairmonte (GB) Clairmonte
3. 52 R. Harrison Cooper 500 Monoposto
4. 50 R. A. Anderson Staride 500 Monoposto
5. 70 Bob Berry (GB) Jaguar XK120
6. 44 Alan Eccles (GB) Staride 500 Monoposto

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Formula Libre Races Round: 50

National Brands Hatch [Formula Libre]

British Racing & Sports Car Club (Silver City Trophy), Brands Hatch Date: 26.12.1954


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 50 Don Beauman (GB) Connaught A type 15 0:15:40,800 Monoposto
2. 52 Tony Marsh (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 15 0:15:42,800 Monoposto
3. 57 Horace Gould (GB) Cooper Bristol Monoposto
4. 47 Paul Emery (GB) Emeryson Monoposto
5. 58 Geoff Richardson (GB) RRA Monoposto
6. 51 Les Leston (GB) Cooper JAP 1100 Monoposto

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