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Nassau Speed Weeks 1957


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 1.12.1957 Nassau Memorial GT BS   20  
2 1.12.1957 Nassau TT BS   40  
3 6.12.1957 Preliminary Governor's Trophy [S1.1] BS   10  
4 6.12.1957 Preliminary Governor's Trophy [S+2.0] BS   30  
5 6.12.1957 Preliminary Governor's Trophy [S2.0] BS   35  
6 6.12.1957 Governor's Trophy [S2.0] BS   41  
7 6.12.1957 Governor's Trophy [S+2.0] BS   27  
8 7.12.1957 Nassau [Ladies Heat 2] BS      
9 7.12.1957 Nassau [Ladies Heat 1] BS      
10 7.12.1957 Nassau [Porsche] BS   11  
11 7.12.1957 Nassau [AC Bristol & Austin-Healey] BS   12  
12 8.12.1957 Nassau [Locals] BS   7  
13 8.12.1957 Nassau Memorial Trophy BS   51  
14 8.12.1957 Nassau Trophy BS   42  

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 1

Nassau Memorial GT

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 1 - Tep Lap Memorial GT race), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 1.12.1957

Started:20

Circuit length: 4,828 km Race distance: 48,280 km Winner's average speed: 143,917 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 92 Curtis Turner (USA) Chevrolet Corvette SR-2 E56F002522 Bill France 10 0:20:07,690 1. B
2. 63 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Lek von Kaesborg 10 0:21:01,000 1. D
3. 17 James Orr (USA) AC Ace Bristol Jimmy Orr 1. E
4. 26 Dick Thompson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Richard Thompson 1. F
5. 46 Hugh Sutherland (CDN) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3805 Hugh Sutherland 2. D
6. 32 Charles Wallace (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Charles Wallace 2. F
7. 48 Evelyn Mull (USA) AC Ace Bristol BEX 154 Evelyn Mull 2. E
8. 78 Alan Markelson (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Allen Markelson 3. F
9. 100 Campbell Smidt (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Campbell Smidt 4. F
10. 34 Antonio Izquierdo (CO) AC Ace Bristol BEX 149 Antonio Izquierdo 3. E
11. 21 Bob Kuhn (USA) AC Ace Bristol Col. Robert Kuhn 4. E
12. 22 Samuel Crooks (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Samuel Crooks 3. D
13. 79 Louis Comito (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Louis Comito 5. F
14. 16 Phil Stiles (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 4. D
15. 43 Carl Dorr (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Carl Dorr 5. D
16. 38 Jim Jeffords (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 8 DNF B
17. - George Koehne (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 6 DNF
18. 11 David Darrin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 DNF D
19. 64 Antonio Pompeo (I) Lotus Eleven DNF G
20. 41 Charles Weiss (USA) Ford Thunderbird Charles Weiss DNF B

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 2

Nassau TT

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 2 - Nassau Tourist Trophy race), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 1.12.1957

Started:40

Circuit length: 4,828 km Race distance: 164,153 km Winner's average speed: 159,760 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 4 Masten Gregory (USA) Maserati 450S 4508 Temple Buell 34 1:01:39,000 1. C 3.
2. 88 Richie Ginther (USA) Ferrari 410 Sport 0598CM John Edgar 34 1:03:18,000 2. C 5.
3. 50 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 625 TRC 0672MDTR John von Neumann 33 1. D 7.
4. 7 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Marshall Motors 1. F
5. 59 Olivier Gendebien (B) Ferrari 500 TRC 0668MDTR Temple Buell 1. E 6.
6. 30 Lance Reventlow (USA)
Chuck Daigh (USA)
Maserati 200S 2422 Lance Reventlow 2. E
7. 56 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0116 Jack McAfee 2. F
8. 92 Curtis Turner (USA) Chevrolet Corvette SR-2 E56F002522 Bill France 1. B 1.
9. 23 Denise McCluggage (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0139 Denise McCluggage 3. F
10. 84 Bob Said (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0614MDTR Mike Marshall 3. E 12.
11. 27 Ernie Erickson (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 4. F
12. 103 Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 11 Rod Carveth 3. C 9.
13. 69 Jean Speidel (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 5. F
14. 109 Ricardo Rodriguez (MEX) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0117 6. F
15. 19 George Reed (USA) Ferrari 375 Plus 0392AM 4. C 2.
16. 26 Dick Thompson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Richard Thompson 7. F
17. 62 Rafael Rosales (PR) Lotus Eleven Climax 1. G
18. 112 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 RS Spyder Eldon Beagle 8. F
19. 46 Hugh Sutherland (CDN) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3805 Hugh Sutherland 2. D
20. 55 Richard Green (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 9. F
21. 77 Chester Flynn (YV)
Ed Hugus (USA)
Ferrari 500 TR 0652MDTR Chester Flynn 4. E
22. 37 Roy Schechter (USA) Lotus Eleven Roy Schechter 2. G
23. 57 Harry Jones (USA) Porsche 550 RS Spyder Harry Jones 10. F
24. 43 Carl Dorr (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Carl Dorr 3. D
25. 1 Stirling Moss (GB) Aston Martin DBR2 2 Aston Martin 5. C 4.
26. 52 Burdette Martin (USA) Elva Mk III Climax 100/46 Elva Factory 3. G
27. 31 Charlie Kolb (USA) Elva Mk III Climax Charles Kolb 4. G
28. 47 John B. Mull (USA) D.B. - Panhard John Mull 1. H
29. 12 John Fitch (USA) Maserati 200SI 2427 Vincent Andrus Valve E 8.
30. 87 George Waltman (USA) GW 56 Spyder 2. H
31. 25 Gaston Andrey (CH) Ferrari 500 TRC 0706MDTR Gaston Andrey DNF E 10.
32. 40 Carl Haas (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 04?? Ed Crawford DNF F
33. 70 John Norwood (USA) Lister - Bristol BHL7 John Norwood DNF E
34. 53 William Jordan (USA) Elva Mk III Climax Elva Factory DNF G
35. 36 Frank Baptista (USA) Elva Mk II Climax 100/35 DNF G
36. 24 Chuck Dietrich (USA) Elva Mk II Climax 100/? Chuck Dietrich/Elva Factory DNF G
37. 15 Art Bunker (USA) Porsche 550A RS 0111 Accident
38. 58 Jo Bonnier (S) Ferrari 290 MM 0626 DNF C
39. 17 James Orr (USA) AC Ace Bristol Jimmy Orr DNF E
40. 110 Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) Ferrari 500 TR 0600MDTR Accident E 11.
Did not start:
98 Carroll Shelby (USA) Maserati 450S 4505=>4506 John Edgar C
In entry list:
3 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 335 Sport 0700 George Tilp Hill arrived late C

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 3

Preliminary Governor's Trophy [S1.1]

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 3 - Five Lap Governor's Trophy heat classes G & H), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 6.12.1957

Started:10

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 143,122 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 24 Chuck Dietrich (USA) Elva Mk II Climax 100/? Chuck Dietrich/Elva Factory 5 0:16:52,000 1. G
2. 31 Charlie Kolb (USA) Elva Mk III Climax 100/? Charles Kolb 5 2. G
3. 52 Burdette Martin (USA) Elva Mk III Climax 100/46 Elva Factory 5 3. G
4. 53 William Jordan (USA) Elva Mk III Climax 100/? Elva Factory 4. G
5. 37 Roy Schechter (USA) Lotus Eleven Roy Schechter 5. G
6. 65 Whitcraft Fairthorpe Electron 6. G
7. 85 Howard Hanna (USA) D.B. HBR5 Panhard 804 1. H
8. 117 Paul Bailey (USA) Alpine - Renault 2. H
9. 47 John B. Mull (USA) D.B. - Panhard John Mull 3. H
10. 87 George Waltman (USA) GW 56 Spyder 4. H

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 4

Preliminary Governor's Trophy [S+2.0]

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 4 - Five Lap Governor's Trophy heat classes B, C & D), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 6.12.1957

Started:30

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 165,154 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 3 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 335 Sport 0700 George Tilp 5 0:14:37,000 1. C
2. 4 Masten Gregory (USA) Maserati 450S 4508 Temple Buell 5 2. C
3. 98 Carroll Shelby (USA) Maserati 450S 4505=>4506 John Edgar 5 3. C
4. 1 Stirling Moss (GB) Aston Martin DBR2 2 Aston Martin 4. C
5. 50 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 625 TRC 0672MDTR John von Neumann 1. D
6. 29 Richie Ginther (USA) Ferrari 250 TR 0710TR John von Neumann 2. D
7. 58 Jo Bonnier (S) Ferrari 290 MM 0626 5. C
8. 108 Brian Naylor (GB) Sadler Special 1. B
9. 115 Loyal Katskee (USA) Ferrari 121 LM 0532LM 6. C
10. 97 E. D. Martin (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 3.5 0498M 7. C
11. 92 Curtis Turner (USA) Chevrolet Corvette SR-2 E56F002522 Bill France 2. B
12. 44 Gene Greenspun (USA) Ferrari 315 Sport 0684 Gene Greenspun 8. C
13. 105 Jan de Vroom (B) Ferrari 290 MM 0628M Jan de Vroom 9. C
14. 45 Tom Fleming (USA) Ferrari 250 GT LWB TdF 0513GT 10. C
15. 63 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Lek von Kaesborg 3. D
16. 19 George Reed (USA) Ferrari 375 Plus 0392AM 11. C
17. 103 Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 11 Rod Carveth 12. C
18. 90 Paul Norair (USA) Ferrari 250 GT Paul Norair 13. C
19. 82 John Haas (USA) Ford Thunderbird John Haas 3. B
20. 96 George Arents (USA) Ferrari 250 GT LWB TdF 0733GT 14. C
21. 67 Stephen Spitler (USA) Maserati 250S Steve Spitler 4. D
22. 111 William Infantino (USA) Ferrari 250 MM Chevrolet 0282MM 15. C
23. 16 Phil Stiles (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 5. D
24. 41 Charles Weiss (USA) Ford Thunderbird Charles Weiss 4. B
25. 22 Samuel Crooks (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Samuel Crooks 6. D
26. 61 Roland Gizzi Ford Thunderbird 5. B
27. 106 I. Allen (BS) Austin-Healey 100 7. D
28. 73 Douglas Stearly (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL DNF D
29. 68 Tony Adams (BS) Austin-Healey 100S DNF D
30. 46 Hugh Sutherland (CDN) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3805 Hugh Sutherland DNF D
Did not start:
11 David Darrin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 D
14 Walter F. Huggler (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 523 Walter Huggler C
18 Peter Collins (GB) Austin-Healey 100M D
81 Marvin Panch (USA) Astari Proto Chevrolet B
88 Bruce Kessler (USA) Ferrari 410 Sport 0598CM John Edgar C

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 5

Preliminary Governor's Trophy [S2.0]

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 5 - Five Lap Governor's Trophy heat classes E & F), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 6.12.1957

Started:35

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 159,708 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 7 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Marshall Motors 5 0:15:07,000 1. F
2. 12 John Fitch (USA) Maserati 200SI 2427 Vincent Andrus 5 0:15:27,000 1. E
3. 56 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0116 Jack McAfee 5 2. F
4. 66 Jim Hall (USA) Lotus Eleven 5 3. F
5. 33 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper - Climax CS15/1/57 5 4. F
6. 23 Denise McCluggage (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0139 Denise McCluggage 5 5. F
7. 27 Ernie Erickson (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 5 6. F
8. 109 Ricardo Rodriguez (MEX) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0117 5 7. F
9. 112 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 RS Spyder Eldon Beagle 5 8. F
10. 25 Gaston Andrey (CH) Ferrari 500 TRC 0706MDTR Gaston Andrey 5 2. E
11. 8 Julio Batista Falla (C) Ferrari 500 TRC 0698MDTR 5 3. E
12. 80 William Helburn (USA) Ferrari 500 TRC 0660MDTR 5 4. E
13. 119 Isabelle Haskell (USA) Osca S1500 1183 5 9. F
14. 26 Dick Thompson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Richard Thompson 5 10. F
15. 48 Evelyn Mull (USA) AC Ace Bristol BEX 154 Evelyn Mull 5 5. E
16. 21 Bob Kuhn (USA) AC Ace Bristol Col. Robert Kuhn 5 6. E
17. 57 Harry Jones (USA) Porsche 550 RS Spyder Harry Jones 5 11. F
18. 17 James Orr (USA) AC Ace Bristol Jimmy Orr 5 7. E
19. 77 Chester Flynn (YV)
Ed Hugus (USA)
Ferrari 500 TR 0652MDTR Chester Flynn 5 8. E
20. 100 Campbell Smidt (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Campbell Smidt 5 12. F
21. 59 Olivier Gendebien (B) Ferrari 500 TRC 0668MDTR Temple Buell 5 9. E
22. 78 Alan Markelson (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Allen Markelson 5 13. F
23. 110 Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) Ferrari 500 TR 0600MDTR 5 DNF 10. E
24. 70 John Norwood (USA) Lister - Bristol BHL7 John Norwood 5 11. E
25. 104 Ray Vernon MGA 5 14. F
26. 79 Louis Comito (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Louis Comito 5 15. F
27. 99 Tom Newcomer (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 5 16. F
28. 34 Antonio Izquierdo (CO) AC Ace Bristol BEX 149 Antonio Izquierdo 4 12. E
29. 43 Carl Dorr (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Carl Dorr 4 D
30. 114 David Ash (USA) MGA HDR43/24460 4 17. F
31. 75 Logan Lewis (USA) Maserati A6GCS 4 13. E
32. 28 Don Forbes (USA) MGA Donald Forbes 4 18. F
33. 54 Duncan Forlong (USA) AC Ace Bristol 2 DNF E
34. 84 Bob Said (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0614MDTR DNF E
35. 55 Richard Green (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera DNF F

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 6

Governor's Trophy [S2.0]

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 6 - Governor's Trophy classes E, F, G & H), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 6.12.1957

Started:41

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 120,701 km Winner's average speed: 161,054 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 7 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Marshall Motors 15 0:44:58,000 1. F
2. 109 Ricardo Rodriguez (MEX) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0117 15 0:45:43,000 2. F
3. 84 Bob Said (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0614MDTR John Helburn 15 1. E
4. 23 Denise McCluggage (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0139 Denise McCluggage 3. F
5. 27 Ernie Erickson (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 4. F
6. 59 Olivier Gendebien (B) Ferrari 500 TRC 0668MDTR Temple Buell 2. E
7. 77 Chester Flynn (YV) Ferrari 500 TR 0652MDTR Chester Flynn 3. E
8. 112 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Eldon Beagle 5. F
9. 110 Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) Ferrari 500 TR 0600MDTR 4. E
10. 57 Harry Jones (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Harry Jones 6. F
11. 24 Chuck Dietrich (USA) Elva Mk II Climax 100/? Chuck Dietrich/Elva Factory 1. G
12. 17 James Orr (USA) AC Ace Bristol Jimmy Orr 5. E
13. 26 Dick Thompson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Richard Thompson 7. F
14. 21 Bob Kuhn (USA) AC Ace Bristol Col. Robert Kuhn 6. E
15. 36 Frank Baptista (USA) Elva Mk II Climax 100/35 Continental Motors 2. G
16. 37 Roy Schechter (USA) Lotus Eleven Roy Schechter 3. G
17. 78 Alan Markelson (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Allen Markelson 8. F
18. 48 Evelyn Mull (USA) AC Ace Bristol BEX 154 Evelyn Mull 7. E
19. 53 William Jordan (USA) Elva Mk III Climax Elva Factory 4. G
20. 80 William Helburn (USA) Ferrari 500 TRC 0660MDTR 8. E
21. 55 Richard Green (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 9. F
22. 65 Whitcraft Fairthorpe Electron 5. G
23. 79 Louis Comito (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Louis Comito 10. F
24. 34 Antonio Izquierdo (CO) AC Ace Bristol BEX 149 Antonio Izquierdo 9. E
25. 43 Carl Dorr (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Carl Dorr D
26. 104 Ray Vernon MGA 11. F
27. 85 Howard Hanna (USA) D.B. HBR5 Panhard 804 1. H
28. 91 Ruth Luedeke (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 12. F
29. 28 Don Forbes (USA) MGA Donald Forbes 13. F
30. 117 Paul Bailey (USA) Alpine - Renault 2. H
31. 99 Tom Newcomer (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 14. F
32. 47 John B. Mull (USA) D.B. - Panhard John Mull 3. H
33. 56 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0116 Jack McAfee 10 DNF F
34. 114 David Ash (USA) MGA HDR43/24460 6 DNF F
35. 31 Charlie Kolb (USA) Elva Mk III Climax Charles Kolb 6 DNF G
36. 52 Burdette Martin (USA) Elva Mk III Climax 100/46 Elva Factory 5 DNF G
37. 66 Jim Hall (USA) Lotus Eleven 4 DNF F
38. 12 John Fitch (USA) Maserati 200SI 2427 Vincent Andrus 3 DNF E
39. 70 John Norwood (USA) Lister - Bristol BHL7 John Norwood 3 DNF E
40. 87 George Waltman (USA) GW 56 Spyder 3 DNF H
41. 100 Campbell Smidt (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Campbell Smidt 2 DNF F

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 7

Governor's Trophy [S+2.0]

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 7 - Governor's Trophy classes B, C & D), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 6.12.1957

Started:27

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 120,701 km Winner's average speed: 167,188 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 3 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 335 Sport 0700 George Tilp 15 0:43:19,000 1. C 13.
2. 4 Masten Gregory (USA) Maserati 450S 4508 Temple Buell 15 2. C
3. 98 Carroll Shelby (USA) Maserati 450S 4505=>4506 John Edgar 15 3. C
4. 1 Stirling Moss (GB) Aston Martin DBR2 2 Aston Martin 15 4. C
5. 88 Richie Ginther (USA) Ferrari 410 Sport 0598CM John Edgar 15 5. C
6. 58 Jo Bonnier (S) Ferrari 290 MM 0626 6. C
7. 50 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 625 TRC 0672MDTR John von Neumann 1. D
8. 108 Brian Naylor (GB) Sadler Special 1. B
9. 81 Marvin Panch (USA) Astari Proto Chevrolet 2. B
10. 73 Douglas Stearly (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. D
11. 115 Loyal Katskee (USA) Ferrari 121 LM 0532LM 7. C
12. 97 E. D. Martin (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 3.5 0498M 8. C
13. 105 Jan de Vroom (B) Ferrari 290 MM 0628M Jan de Vroom 9. C
14. 96 George Arents (USA) Ferrari 250 GT LWB TdF 0773GT 10. C
15. 45 Tom Fleming (USA) Ferrari 250 GT LWB TdF 0513GT 11. C
16. 16 Phil Stiles (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 3. D
17. 41 Charles Weiss (USA) Ford Thunderbird Charles Weiss 3. B
18. 61 Roland Gizzi Ford Thunderbird 4. B
19. 22 Samuel Crooks (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Samuel Crooks 4. D
20. 44 Gene Greenspun (USA) Ferrari 315 Sport 0684 Gene Greenspun 12. C
21. 108 Brian Naylor (GB) Sadler Special 10 DNF B
22. 82 John Haas (USA) Ford Thunderbird John Haas 10 DNF B
23. 106 I. Allen (BS) Austin-Healey 100 9 D
24. 111 William Infantino (USA) Ferrari 250 MM Chevrolet 0282MM 8 DNF C
25. 92 Curtis Turner (USA) Chevrolet Corvette SR-2 E56F002522 Bill France 6 DNF B
26. 19 George Reed (USA) Ferrari 375 Plus 0392AM 2 DNF C
Did not start:
11 David Darrin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 D
14 Walter F. Huggler (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 523 Walter Huggler C
46 Hugh Sutherland (CDN) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3805 Hugh Sutherland D
63 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Lek von Kaesborg D
68 Tony Adams (BS) Austin-Healey 100S D
90 Paul Norair (USA) Ferrari 250 GT Paul Norair C

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 8

Nassau [Ladies Heat 2]

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 8 - Five Lap Ladies' race heat 1), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 7.12.1957


Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 151,919 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 23 Denise McCluggage (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0139 Denise McCluggage 5 0:15:53,400 F
2. 1 Ruth Levy (USA) Aston Martin DBR2 2 Aston Martin C
3. 48 Evelyn Mull (USA) AC Ace Bristol BEX 154 Evelyn Mull E
4. 69 Jean Speidel (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder F
5. 24 Suzy Dietrich (USA) Elva Mk II Climax 100/? Chuck Dietrich/Elva Factory G
6. 91 Ruth Luedeke (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta F
Did not qualify:
119 Isabelle Haskell (USA) Osca S1500 1183 F

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 9

Nassau [Ladies Heat 1]

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 9 - Five Lap Ladies' race heat 2), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 7.12.1957


Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 153,367 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 23 Denise McCluggage (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0139 Denise McCluggage 5 0:15:44,410 F
2. 119 Isabelle Haskell (USA) Osca S1500 1183 F
3. 48 Evelyn Mull (USA) AC Ace Bristol BEX 154 Evelyn Mull E
4. 69 Jean Speidel (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder F
5. 91 Ruth Luedeke (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta F
Did not finish:
1 Ruth Levy (USA) Aston Martin DBR2 2 Aston Martin 5 Accident C
24 Suzy Dietrich (USA) Elva Mk II Climax 100/? Chuck Dietrich/Elva Factory 1 Accident G

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 10

Nassau [Porsche]

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 10 - Five Lap Porsche race), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 7.12.1957

Started:11

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 160,984 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 7 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Marshall Motors 5 0:14:59,720 F
2. 109 Ricardo Rodriguez (MEX) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0117 F
3. 57 Harry Jones (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Harry Jones F
4. 23 Denise McCluggage (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0139 Denise McCluggage F
5. 27 Ernie Erickson (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder F
6. 69 John Cochran (USA) Porsche 550 RS Spyder F
7. 112 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Eldon Beagle F
8. 26 Dick Thompson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Richard Thompson F
9. 56 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0116 Jack McAfee F
10. 100 Campbell Smidt (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Campbell Smidt F
11. 55 Richard Green (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera F

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 11

Nassau [AC Bristol & Austin-Healey]

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 11 - Five Lap AC Bristol and Austin-Healey race), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 7.12.1957

Started:12

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 142,699 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 17 James Orr (USA) AC Ace Bristol Jimmy Orr 5 0:16:55,000 E
2. 48 Evelyn Mull (USA) AC Ace Bristol BEX 154 Evelyn Mull 5 E
3. 54 Duncan Forlong (USA) AC Ace Bristol 5 E
4. 21 Bob Kuhn (USA) AC Ace Bristol Col. Robert Kuhn E
5. 16 Phil Stiles (USA) Austin-Healey 100M D
6. 43 Carl Dorr (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Carl Dorr D
7. 123 Peter Bethell (BS) Austin-Healey 100 D
8. 113 Hans Schenk (BS) Austin-Healey 100 D
9. 106 I. Allen (BS) Austin-Healey 100 D
10. 11 David Darrin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 2 DNF D
11. 68 Tony Adams (BS) Austin-Healey 100S 1 DNF D
12. 101 King Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100 King Moore 4 DNF D

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 12

Nassau [Locals]

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 12 & 13 - Five Lap Island Residents' race), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 8.12.1957

Started:7

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 95 John Moore (BS) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 10 0:37:50,450 E
2. 122 Keith Haywood (BS) Jaguar XK140 Maribu Tappley C
3. 123 Peter Bethell (BS) Austin-Healey 100 D
4. 68 Tony Adams (BS) Austin-Healey 100S D
5. 121 C. Lehmann (BS) Triumph TR2 2:DNF E
6. 106 I. Allen (BS) Austin-Healey 100 1:DNF D
7. 113 Hans Schenk (BS) Austin-Healey 100 1:DNF; 2:DNS D

Heat 1

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 128,686 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 95 John Moore (BS) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 5 0:18:45,530 E
2. 122 Keith Haywood (BS) Jaguar XK140 Maribu Tappley C
3. 123 Peter Bethell (BS) Austin-Healey 100 D
4. 121 C. Lehmann (BS) Triumph TR2 E
5. 68 Tony Adams (BS) Austin-Healey 100S D
6. 113 Hans Schenk (BS) Austin-Healey 100 DNF D
7. 106 I. Allen (BS) Austin-Healey 100 DNF D

Heat 2

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 123,289 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 95 John Moore (BS) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 5 0:19:04,920 E
2. 122 Keith Haywood (BS) Jaguar XK140 Maribu Tappley C
3. 68 Tony Adams (BS) Austin-Healey 100S D
4. 123 Peter Bethell (BS) Austin-Healey 100 D
5. 106 I. Allen (BS) Austin-Healey 100 D
6. 121 C. Lehmann (BS) Triumph TR2 3 DNF E
Did not start:
113 Hans Schenk (BS) Austin-Healey 100 D

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 13

Nassau Memorial Trophy

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 14 - Nassau Memorial Trophy race), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 8.12.1957

Started:51

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 160,934 km Winner's average speed: 162,059 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 105 Stirling Moss (GB) Ferrari 290 MM 0628M Temple Buell 20 0:59:35,000 1. C
2. 88 Richie Ginther (USA) Ferrari 410 Sport 0598CM John Edgar 20 0:59:55,000 2. C
3. 12 John Fitch (USA) Maserati 200SI 2427 Vincent Andrus 20 1:01:35,000 1. E
4. 109 Ricardo Rodriguez (MEX) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0117 1. F
5. 33 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper - Climax CS15/1/57 2. F
6. 29 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 250 TR 0710TR John von Neumann 3. C
7. 115 Loyal Katskee (USA) Ferrari 121 LM 0532LM 4. C
8. 27 Ernie Erickson (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 3. F
9. 23 Denise McCluggage (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0139 Denise McCluggage 4. F
10. 26 Dick Thompson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Richard Thompson 5. F
11. 63 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Lek von Kaesborg 1. D
12. 73 Douglas Stearly (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. D
13. 17 James Orr (USA) AC Ace Bristol Jimmy Orr 2. E
14. 54 Duncan Forlong (USA) AC Ace Bristol 3. E
15. 21 Bob Kuhn (USA) AC Ace Bristol Col. Robert Kuhn 4. E
16. 31 Charlie Kolb (USA) Elva Mk III Climax Charles Kolb 1. G
17. 37 Roy Schechter (USA) Lotus Eleven Roy Schechter 2. G
18. 78 Alan Markelson (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Allen Markelson 6. F
19. 100 Campbell Smidt (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Campbell Smidt 7. F
20. 48 Evelyn Mull (USA) AC Ace Bristol BEX 154 Evelyn Mull 5. E
21. 77 Chester Flynn (YV) Ferrari 500 TR 0652MDTR Chester Flynn 6. E
22. 96 George Arents (USA) Ferrari 250 GT LWB TdF 0773GT 5. C
23. 67 Stephen Spitler (USA) Maserati 250S Steve Spitler 3. D
24. 34 Antonio Izquierdo (CO) AC Ace Bristol BEX 149 Antonio Izquierdo 7. E
25. 79 Louis Comito (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Louis Comito 8. F
26. 91 Ruth Luedeke (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 9. F
27. 61 Roland Gizzi Ford Thunderbird 1. B
28. 85 Howard Hanna (USA) D.B. HBR5 Panhard 804 1. H
29. 117 Paul Bailey (USA) Alpine - Renault 2. H
30. 47 John B. Mull (USA) D.B. - Panhard John Mull 3. H
31. 28 Don Forbes (USA) MGA Donald Forbes 10. F
32. 55 Richard Green (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 11. F
33. 99 Tom Newcomer (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 12. F
34. 36 Frank Baptista (USA) Elva Mk II Climax 100/35 5. G
35. 116 L. Delaney Lotus Eleven DNF G
36. 66 Jim Hall (USA) Lotus Eleven DNF F
37. 82 John Haas (USA) Ford Thunderbird John Haas 7 2. B
38. 3 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 335 Sport 0700 George Tilp 7 DNF C
39. 108 Brian Naylor (GB) Sadler Special 7 DNF B
40. 104 Ray Vernon MGA 7 DNF F
41. 70 John Norwood (USA) Lister - Bristol BHL7 John Norwood 7 DNF E
42. 98 Carroll Shelby (USA) Maserati 450S 4505=>4506 John Edgar 7 DNF C
43. 46 Hugh Sutherland (CDN) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3805 Hugh Sutherland 6 DNF D
44. 111 William Infantino (USA) Ferrari 250 MM Chevrolet 0282MM 5 DNF C
45. 56 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0116 Jack McAfee 4 DNF F
46. 69 John Cochran (USA) Porsche 550 RS Spyder 3 DNF F
47. 90 Paul Norair (USA) Ferrari 250 GT Paul Norair 3 DNF C
48. 11 David Darrin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 3 DNF D
49. 87 George Waltman (USA) GW 56 Spyder 2 Black-flagged: too slow H
50. 53 William Jordan (USA) Elva Mk III Climax Elva Factory 1 DNF G
51. 75 Logan Lewis (USA) Maserati A6GCS 1 DNF E

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Nassau Speed Weeks Round: 14

Nassau Trophy

4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks (Race 15 - Nassau Trophy race), Oakes Course, Nassau Date: 8.12.1957

Started:42(, G - 5)

Circuit length: 8,047 km Race distance: 402,336 km Winner's average speed: 163,516 km/h

Fastest lap:Stirling MossNo. 105Ferrari 290 MM2:54167,372 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 105 Stirling Moss (GB) Ferrari 290 MM 0628M Temple Buell 50 2:27:38,000 1. C
2. 98 Carroll Shelby (USA) Maserati 450S 4505=>4506 John Edgar 50 2:28:43,400 2. C
3. 3 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 335 Sport 0700 N34 George Tilp 50 2:29:42,000 3. C
4. 58 Jo Bonnier (S) Ferrari 290 MM 0626 49 4. C
5. 88 Richie Ginther (USA) Ferrari 410 Sport 0598CM John Edgar 49 5. C
6. 84 Bob Said (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0614MDTR 47 1. E
7. 30 Chuck Daigh (USA)
Lance Reventlow (USA)
Maserati 200S 2422 Lance Reventlow 47 2. E
8. 109 Ricardo Rodriguez (MEX) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0117 47 1. F
9. 80 Bruce Kessler (USA)
William Helburn (USA)
Ferrari 500 TRC 0660MDTR 46 3. E
10. 18 Peter Collins (GB) Austin-Healey Ferrari Special X224 46 1. D
11. 8 Julio Batista Falla (C) Ferrari 500 TRC 0698MDTR 45 4. E
12. 27 Ernie Erickson (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 45 2. F
13. 25 Gaston Andrey (CH) Ferrari 500 TRC 0706MDTR Gaston Andrey 45 5. E
14. 112 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Eldon Beagle 45 3. F
15. 77 Ed Hugus (USA)
Chester Flynn (YV)
Ferrari 500 TR 0652MDTR Chester Flynn 44 DNF E
16. 44 Gene Greenspun (USA) Ferrari 315 Sport 0684 Gene Greenspun 44 6. C
17. 73 Douglas Stearly (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 43 2. D
18. 31 Charlie Kolb (USA) Elva Mk III Climax 100/? Charles Kolb 43 1. G
19. 45 Tom Fleming (USA) Ferrari 250 GT LWB TdF 0513GT 42 3. D
20. 62 Rafael Rosales (PR)
Victor Merino (PR)
Lotus Eleven Climax 42 2. G
21. 19 George Reed (USA) Ferrari 375 Plus 0392AM 41 1. B
22. 7 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder Marshall Motors 41 Rear axle 4. F
23. 16 Phil Stiles (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 40 4. D
24. 52 Burdette Martin (USA) Elva Mk III Climax 100/46 Elva Factory 39 3. G
25. 85 Howard Hanna (USA) D.B. HBR5 Panhard 804 Howard Hanna 36 1. H
26. 11 David Darrin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 36 5. D
27. 99 Tom Newcomer (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 36 5. F
28. 103 Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 11 Rod Carveth 32 Accident
29. 55 Richard Green (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 33 6. F
30. 46 Hugh Sutherland (CDN) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3805 Hugh Sutherland 32 6. D
31. 81 Marvin Panch (USA) Astari Proto Chevrolet 19 DNF B
32. 104 Ray Vernon MGA 17 DNF F
33. 50 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 625 TRC 0672MDTR John von Neumann 16 Rear end D
34. 4 Masten Gregory (USA) Maserati 450S 4508 Temple Buell 16 Rear axle C
35. 92 Curtis Turner (USA)
Bill France (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette SR-2 E56F002522 Bill France 15 DNF B
36. 111 William Infantino (USA) Ferrari 250 MM Chevrolet 0282MM 13 DNF C
37. 117 Paul Bailey (USA) Alpine - Renault 10 DNF H
38. 59 Olivier Gendebien (B) Ferrari 500 TRC 0668MDTR Temple Buell 7 DNF E
39. 56 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0116 Jack McAfee 5 DNF F
Did not finish:
87 George Waltman (USA) GW 56 Spyder 2 DNF H
116 L. Delaney Lotus Eleven Broken wheel G
Did not start:
1 Stirling Moss (GB) Aston Martin DBR2 2 Aston Martin Accident in ladies race C
12 John Fitch (USA) Maserati 200SI 2427 Vincent Andrus E
In entry list:
2 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Lotus Eleven 324 Not known if ran H
4 Masten Gregory (USA) Ferrari Masten Gregory C
5 Jim Kimberly (USA) Maserati 450S 4504 Jim Kimberly Not known if ran C
6 Ed Lunken (USA) Ferrari 500 TRC 0658MDTR Edmund Lunken E
9 S. H. Arnolt (USA) Arnolt - Bristol S. H. Arnolt Not known if ran E
10 Ed Hugus (USA) Porsche 550A RS Spyder 0132 Edward Hugus Not known if ran F
11 David Darrin (USA) Ferrari David Darrin E
19 George Reed (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder F
20 Richard Kessler (USA) Jaguar XKSS Richard Kessler C
26 Dick Thompson (USA) Jaguar XKSS XKSS704 (XKD 563) Richard Thompson C
28 Don Forbes (USA) Austin-Healey Motto Donald Forbes D
31 Charlie Kolb (USA) Triumph TR3 Charles Kolb E
33 Bruce Kessler (USA) Ferrari C
35 Jack Ensley (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 538 Not known if ran C
36 Frank Baptista (USA) Lotus Eleven Monza G
39 Marty Malarkey (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Not known if ran D
42 Armando Cifuentes (C) Maserati 200S Armando Cifuentes Not known if ran E
43 Carl Dorr (USA) AC - Bristol Carl Dorr E
45 Tom Fleming (USA) Lotus G
49 George Constantine (USA) Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III AM/300/3A/1317 George Constantine D
50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550A RS Ken Miles F
51 Bill Ong (USA) Elva Mk III Climax Elva Factory Not known if ran G
53 Frank Beich (USA) Elva Elva Factory B
57 Harry Jones (USA) Cooper - Porsche E
58 Edith Field (USA) AC - Bristol Edith Field E
60 Walt Hansgen (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 507 John Fitch Not known if ran C
66 Jim Hall (USA) Maserati 200SI 2425 E
67 Stephen Spitler (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Steve Spitler F
69 Lloyd Casner (USA) AC - Bristol E
71 Sy Kaback (USA) Lotus G
72 Harry Woodward (USA) Siata 300BC Crosley ST... Not known if ran H
74 John Quackenbush (USA) Lotus Eleven 240 James Quackenbush Not known if ran G
76 Gary Loughlin Maserati Not known if ran E
82 John Haas (USA) AC - Bristol John Haas E
83 John Cuevas (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera John Cuevas Not known if ran F
84 Bob Said (USA) Maserati E
86 Robert Williams (USA) Maserati Not known if ran E
88 John Edgar (USA) Maserati 350S John Edgar C
89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Giaur - Crosley Sandy MacArthur Not known if ran H
90 Paul Norair (USA) Ferrari Paul Norair E
93 John Porter (USA) Ferrari Not known if ran E
94 Robert Ferguson (USA) Maserati 200S Not known if ran E
99 Tom Newcomer (USA) Triumph TR3 Tom Newcomer E
101 King Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera King Moore Not known if ran F
102 Brooks Robinson (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Not known if ran F
107 F. Correa Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Not known if ran D
128 Manuel de Teffé (BR) Austin-Healey Not known if ran D

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