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 …
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JAMES „JIMMY” MURPHY (1895-1925) – American
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 …
HENRY O'NEAL DE HANE SEGRAVE (1896-1930) – Englishman
HENRY O'NEAL DE HANE SEGRAVE (1896-1930) – Englishman
Sir Henry Segrave is one of the most versatile riders, who became famous not only at the Grand Prix races, but also in the field of speed records. Be the first to drive a 1,000-horsepower Sunbeam car …
JULES GOUX (1885-1965) – French-man
JULES GOUX (1885-1965) – French-man
Engineer at the wheel, Jules Goux jest absolwentem paryskiej School of Arts and Crafts. After graduation, he started working as a test drive driver for Peugeot, to which he was faithful until the First World War. He's the first …
HAPPY NAZZARO (1881-1940) – Italian
HAPPY NAZZARO (1881-1940) – Italian
One of the greatest players of all time, representing the FIAT company, Felice Nazzaro is considered an excellent player with a tactical sense, not exceeding the risk limit. The greatest successes in his long career as a player, lasting from 1900 do 1929 r„ …
DARIO STAYS (1884-1924) – Italian
DARIO STAYS (1884-1924) – Italian
An English player of Italian origin, Dario Stay, achieved effects during his relatively short career, few could boast of. He was the first of the European players, who also gained fame on US tracks, winning the US Championship …
CHRISTIAN LAUTENSCHLAGER (1877-1954) – German
CHRISTIAN LAUTENSCHLAGER (1877-1954) – German
Christian Lautenschlager, representing Daimler, is an astonishing figure for his time, he introduced something to the Grand Prix competition, which is now an obvious part of any competition – tactics based on scientific considerations and technical calculations. Already …
FROM THE HISTORY OF CAR RACING
FROM THE HISTORY OF CAR RACING
The human desire to compete naturally also manifested itself with the beginnings of motorization. Car, embodying strength, speed and endurance became an excellent means of competition in the new discipline – motor sport. Pomimo to, that the motives for organizing the first …