Category: History

HANS STUCK (1900-1978) – Austrian

Hans Stuck, considered the undefeated king of the mountains, as evidenced by his nickname "Bergmeister”, nevertheless won the title of European Champion on the Grand Prix tracks in 1934 …

RUDOLF CARACCIOLA (1901-1959) – German

Caracciola, along with Nuvolari and Chiron, are rightly considered by some authors to be the best car competitors of the interwar period. This German player with an Italian name deserves the title of "Regenmeister” – rain master – with your great ride …

ACHILLE VARZI (1904-1948) – Italian

The complete opposite of Tazia Nuvolari, like fire and ice, there is the next great personality in the world of Italian players – Achille Varzi. Coming from a wealthy family, swoją nienaganną powierzchownością i kamienną twarzą pokerzysty robił wrażenie bardziej playboya niż …

TATIO GIORGIO NUVOLARI (1892-1953) – Italian

Crazy racing speed and birthplace – Mantua - gave the nickname "The Flying Mantua” brilliant, sometimes driving diabolically to the master of the steering wheel. He introduced his characteristic feature to the art of driving - his hands are stretched out on the steering wheel, …

LOUIS CHIRON (1899-1979) – French-man

Louis Chiron, European champion with 1931 year he had the legitimate nickname of "old, sly fox”. He owes it to mature tactical driving, characterized by certainty and precise technique. Citizen of the Principality of Monaco, Marshal Foch's personal chauffeur, winner 40 zawodów Grand …

JAMES „JIMMY” MURPHY (1894-1924) – American

The player's career lasted only five years, which nevertheless made a permanent mark on the history of motorsport. It happened thanks to the victory in the first post-war ACF Grand Prix in 1921 year. Murphy stood there …