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Formula Libre Races 1957


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 22.4.1957 National Mallory Park [Formula Libre] GB      
2 19.5.1957 National Snetterton [Formula Libre] GB      
3 25.5.1957 National Silverstone [Fastest] GB      
4 25.5.1957 National Oulton Park [Racing Handicap] GB      
5 25.5.1957 National Oulton Park [Formula Libre Handicap A] GB      
6 25.5.1957 National Oulton Park [Formula Libre Handicap B] GB      
7 25.5.1957 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
8 25.5.1957 National Silverstone [R1.5] GB      
9 10.6.1957 National Mallory Park [Formula Libre] GB      
10 10.6.1957 National Mallory Park [Formula Libre] GB      
11 16.6.1957 Prix de Paris [S+750/F2] F      
12 22.6.1957 National Mallory Park [S/R+15] GB      
13 22.6.1957 National Mallory Park [S/R+1.5] GB      
14 22.6.1957 National Mallory Park [Fastest] GB      
15 29.6.1957 National Silverstone [R2.0] GB      
16 29.6.1957 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
17 29.6.1957 National Silverstone [Handicap Racing] GB      
18 30.6.1957 National Charterhall [R+500] GB      
19 28.7.1957 National Snetterton [Formula Libre] GB      
20 1.9.1957 National Snetterton [Formula Libre] GB      
21 1.9.1957 National Charterhall [R+500] GB      
22 22.9.1957 National Mallory Park [Formula Libre] GB      
23 29.9.1957 Coppa d'Oro di Sicilia I      
24 5.10.1957 National Silverstone [Formula Libre] GB      
25 6.10.1957 National Charterhall [Racing] GB      
26 12.10.1957 National Oulton Park [Formula Libre] GB      
27 26.12.1957 National Brands Hatch [Formula Libre] GB      

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Formula Libre Races Round: 1

National Mallory Park [Formula Libre]

Easter NSCC (Formula Libre), Mallory Park Date: 22.4.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 126,575 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Edward Greenall (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax 20
2. - David Brough (GB) Lotus - Climax
3. - Colin Murray (GB) Cooper - Jaguar
4. - Alex McMillan (GB) Lotus Eleven Stanguellini

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Formula Libre Races Round: 2

National Snetterton [Formula Libre]

SMRC (Stanley Sears Trophy), Snetterton Date: 19.5.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 144,310 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Archie Scott-Brown (GB) Lister Jaguar 10
2. - Jim Russell (GB) Maserati 250F
3. - Peter Whitehead (GB) Aston Martin DB3S
4. - Keith Greene (GB) Cooprt T39 Climax
5. - Bill Frost (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax
6. - Jimmy Stuart (GB) Cooper - Bristol

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Formula Libre Races Round: 3

National Silverstone [Fastest]

Notts SCC (20 Fastest cars), Silverstone Date: 25.5.1957


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Dalton (GB) Aston Martin DB3S 15
2. - R. White (GB) Lotus - Climax
3. - Alan Eccles (GB) Cooper T39 Climax
4. - A. Simmonds (GB) Austin-Healey
5. - Christopher Martyn (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax

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Formula Libre Races Round: 4

National Oulton Park [Racing Handicap]

Lanc & Cheshire CC (Racing Handicap), Oulton Park Date: 25.5.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 129,729 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Derek Strange (GB) Cooper 500 10
2. - Harry Howlett (GB) Cooper 500
3. - Peter Blond (GB) HWM Jaguar
4. - Bob Berry (GB) Jaguar D type

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Formula Libre Races Round: 5

National Oulton Park [Formula Libre Handicap A]

Lanc & Cheshire CC (F Libre Handicap TV Trophy A), Oulton Park Date: 25.5.1957


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - J. C. Sutcliffe (GB) MG TD 15
2. - W. A. Bemrose (GB) Austin-Healey
3. - C. A. Pashley (GB) Fiat 600
4. - E. Howell (GB) Fiat 600

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Formula Libre Races Round: 6

National Oulton Park [Formula Libre Handicap B]

Lanc & Cheshire CC (F Libre Handicap TV Trophy B), Oulton Park Date: 25.5.1957


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jim Mackay (GB) Lotus - Climax 15
2. - Rodney Bloor (GB) Elva
3. - Peter Blond (GB) HWM Jaguar
4. - Bob Berry (GB) Jaguar D type

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Formula Libre Races Round: 7

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

Notts SCC (Formula Libre), Silverstone Date: 25.5.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 126,060 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Dalton (GB) Aston Martin DB3S 2 15
2. - Bill Moss (GB) ERA
3. - David Brough (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax
4. - Lionel Mayman (GB) Cooper T39 Climax
5. - R. White (GB) Lotus - Climax

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Formula Libre Races Round: 8

National Silverstone [R1.5]

Notts SCC (Racing 1500cc), Silverstone Date: 25.5.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 122,632 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - David Brough (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax 10
2. - Gordon Fowell (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax
3. - Lionel Mayman (GB) Cooper T39 Climax

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Formula Libre Races Round: 9

National Mallory Park [Formula Libre]

NSCC (Formula Libre/Unlimited Sports), Mallory Park Date: 10.6.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 133,431 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Tony Marsh (GB) Cooper F2 10
2. - Paul Emery (GB) Emeryson
3. - Jimmy Stuart (GB) Cooper - Bristol
4. - Bill Moss (GB) Cooper Vincent
5. - John Dalton (GB) Austin-Healey 100S

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Formula Libre Races Round: 10

National Mallory Park [Formula Libre]

NSCC (Raleigh Cup Final), Mallory Park Date: 10.6.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 131,854 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Paul Emery (GB) Emeryson 25
2. - Tony Marsh (GB) Cooper F2
3. - Tom Dickson (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax
4. - Gil Baird (GB) Lister Bristol

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Formula Libre Races Round: 11

Prix de Paris [S+750/F2]

Prix de Paris, Circuit de Montlhéry Date: 16.6.1957


Circuit lenght: 6,290 km Race distance: 150,960 km Winner's average speed: 144,326 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 91 Jack Brabham (AUS) Cooper T43 Climax Cooper Car Co. 24 1:02:45,700 1. F2 3.
2. 90 Mike MacDowel (GB) Cooper T43 Climax Cooper Car Co. 2. F2
3. 89 Tony Marsh (GB) Cooper T43 Climax 3. F2 2.
4. 94 Ivor Bueb (GB) Lotus 12 Climax Ecurie Demi-Litre 4. F2
5. 103 Gawaine Baillie (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax 5. F2
6. 106 Goethals Porsche 1. S1.5
7. - Cornet Maserati 150S 2. S1.5
8. - Jacques Péron (F) Ferrari 250 GT 0563GT 1. GT3.5
9. 102 Gérard Crombac (F) Lotus Eleven Climax 1. S1.1
10. 116 Bob Hudson (GB) Austin-Healey 2. GT3.5
11. 105 Clement Maserati 1. S2.0
- Peter Ross (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax 2. S1.1
Did not finish:
- Noël Cunningham-Reid (GB) Cooper T43 Climax Equipe Endeavour DNF F2
121 Cotton Mercedes 300SL DNF GT3.5 4.
Other starters:
109 Brian Naylor (GB) Lotus Eleven Maserati S2.0 1.
114 Charrier Jaguar XK120 GT3.5
115 Read Jaguar XK140 GT3.5
119 Barbier Ferrari GT3.5
In entry list:
88 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper T43 Climax J. Cooper F2
92 Ronnie Moore (NZ) Cooper T43 Climax F2
93 Ray Thackwell (NZ) Cooper T43 Climax F2
104 Gerbout Veritas Not known if ran S2.0
107 Lautenschlager Porsche Not known if ran S1.5
108 Thépenier Maserati Not known if ran S2.0
110 Terrail Fiat 8V Not known if ran S2.0
111 Testut Osca Not known if ran S1.5
117 Seibert Austin-Healey Not known if ran GT3.5
118 Martenson Mercedes 300SL Not known if ran GT3.5
120 Buttlar Chevrolet Corvette Not known if ran GT+3.5

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Formula Libre Races Round: 12

National Mallory Park [S/R+15]

Sunbac (Sports & Racing 1500cc), Mallory Park Date: 22.6.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 126,688 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Tony Marsh (GB) Cooper F2 15
2. - David Brough (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax
3. - J. Cedric Brierley (GB) Victoria - Climax
4. - Bernard Cox (GB) Elva - MG

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Formula Libre Races Round: 13

National Mallory Park [S/R+1.5]

Sunbac (Sports & Racing >1500cc), Mallory Park Date: 22.6.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 118,351 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Gil Baird (GB) Lister Bristol 15
2. - Bill Moss (GB) ERA
3. - D. Levy (GB) A.C. - Bristol
4. - S. Noel (GB) Triumph TR3 THP 555

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Formula Libre Races Round: 14

National Mallory Park [Fastest]

Sunbac (14 Fastest Cars), Mallory Park Date: 22.6.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 124,901 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Tony Marsh (GB) Cooper F2 10
2. - Bill Moss (GB) ERA
3. - David Brough (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax
4. - Jimmy Blumer (GB) Cooper T39 Climax 777 BPB

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Formula Libre Races Round: 15

National Silverstone [R2.0]

Midlands Motoring EC (Racing 2000cc), Silverstone Date: 29.6.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 125,690 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bill Moss (GB) ERA 6
2. - Brian Whitehouse (GB) Cooper F2
3. - Alex McMillan (GB) Lotus Eleven Stanguellini

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Formula Libre Races Round: 16

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

Midlands Motoring EC (Formula Libre), Silverstone Date: 29.6.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 126,012 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Brian Whitehouse (GB) Cooper F2 10
2. - David Shale (GB) Cooper - Jaguar
3. - Bill Moss (GB) ERA
4. - Alex McMillan (GB) Lotus Eleven Stanguellini
5. - Lionel Mayman (GB) Cooper T39 Climax
6. - Trevor Taylor (GB) Cooper 500

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Formula Libre Races Round: 17

National Silverstone [Handicap Racing]

Midlands Motoring EC (Racing Car Handicap Final), Silverstone Date: 29.6.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 128,329 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Brian Whitehouse (GB) Cooper F2 10
2. - B. A. Manning (GB) Cooper 500
3. - Chris Bristow (GB) Cooper T39 Climax

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Formula Libre Races Round: 18

National Charterhall [R+500]

Charterhall (Racing +500cc), Charterhall Date: 30.6.1957


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Tony Marsh (GB) Cooper F2 10
2. - Gil Tyrer (GB) Jaguar
3. - Jimmy Blumer (GB) Cooper T39 Climax

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Formula Libre Races Round: 19

National Snetterton [Formula Libre]

Vanwall Trophy (Vanwall Trophy), Snetterton Date: 28.7.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 143,859 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Archie Scott-Brown (GB) Lister Jaguar
2. - Brian Naylor (GB) Cooper F2
3. - George Wicken (GB) Cooper F2

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Formula Libre Races Round: 20

National Snetterton [Formula Libre]

Snetterton (Formula Libre), Snetterton Date: 1.9.1957


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - George Wicken (GB) Cooper F2
2. - Brian Naylor (GB) Cooper F2
3. - Graham Whitehead (GB) Aston Martin DB3S
4. - Geoff Richardson (GB) RRA Jaguar
5. - Dennis Taylor (GB) Lotus F2
6. - xxx Tojeiro Jaguar

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Formula Libre Races Round: 21

National Charterhall [R+500]

Charterhall (Racing +500cc), Charterhall Date: 1.9.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 125,529 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Colin Murray (GB) Cooper - Jaguar 10
2. - Tom Dickson (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax
3. - John Higham (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax

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Formula Libre Races Round: 22

National Mallory Park [Formula Libre]

Notts SCC (Formula Libre), Mallory Park Date: 22.9.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 127,283 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Dalton (GB) Aston Martin DB3S 12
2. - Gordon Jones (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax
3. - Edward Greenall (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax

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Formula Libre Races Round: 23

Coppa d'Oro di Sicilia

Coppa d'Oro di Sicilia, Siracusa, Sicilia Date: 29.9.1957


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Colin Davis (GB) Osca S750 760 36 1:27:48,100 1. R750
2. - Renato Pirocchi (I) Stanguellini Monoposto 4086 36 2. R750
3. - Bernardo Taraschi (I) Giar 35 3. R750
4. - Saccani Stanguellini Monoposto 4082 35 4. R750
5. - Sesto Leonardi (I) Osca S750 757 35 1. S750
6. - xxx ?
7. - Martoglio Stanguellini CS04089
Did not finish:
- Carini Osca S750 759 DNF
- Siracusa Stanguellini CS04084 DNF
- Roberto Lippi (I) Stanguellini CS04074 DNF

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Formula Libre Races Round: 24

National Silverstone [Formula Libre]

N Staffs MC (Formula Libre), Silverstone Date: 5.10.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 128,088 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bill Moss (GB) Cooper Vincent 10
2. - David Shale (GB) Cooper - Jaguar
3. - Bill Sadler (CDN) Sadler Spl.
4. - J. Cedric Brierley (GB) Victoria - Climax
5. - Peter Mould (GB) Jaguar C type
6. - Douglas Hull (GB) ERA

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Formula Libre Races Round: 25

National Charterhall [Racing]

Border MRC (Racing), Charterhall Date: 6.10.1957


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Higham (GB) Lotus Eleven Climax
2. - J. McAdam (GB) Lotus - Ford
3. - H. Linday (GB) Wasp
4. - Jimmy Blumer (GB) Cooper T39 Climax

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Formula Libre Races Round: 26

National Oulton Park [Formula Libre]

Lancs & Cheshire CC (Daily Mirror Trophy), Oulton Park Date: 12.10.1957


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Tony Marsh (GB) Cooper F2
2. - Ken Flint (GB) Connaught B type
3. - Geoff Richardson (GB) Connaught B type

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Formula Libre Races Round: 27

National Brands Hatch [Formula Libre]

BRSCC Boxing Day (Formula Libre), Brands Hatch Date: 26.12.1957


Circuit lenght: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 116,742 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jack Brabham (AUS) Cooper F1 Climax
2. - Innes Ireland (GB) Cooper
3. - Stuart Lewis-Evans (GB) Willment - Climax

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