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A highlight of these races, this Maserati has a four cylinder, four valves per cylinder, supercharged engine. Note eight exhaust pipes, two for each cylinder. These cars were successfully raced before and after WWII, including a 1946 GP victory by Tazio Nuvolari, one of the greatest drivers of all time. Also, check out the youtube story of GP race cars from 1924 to 1939, 49 minutes full of race footage and info.
Many, many remarkable cars were at last year’s vintage races at Circuit of the Americas, coming again this year. Unlike the F1 races there, it was not crowded and you could walk through the paddocks and chat with the mechanics, drivers and owners. See link to COTA at right.
A lot of history here. From Motoreum.
Terry Sather’s Automotive in S. Austin services my car, and has a long history of BMW racing. This car, Terry told me, just wasn’t fast enough, so it was made street legal. Anyone up for a trip to the grocery store? Check out Terry Sather’s Automotive here.
Miller was the most successful race car builder before WWII. He built ten of these cars in 79 days. Here is some history of these cars. Watch video of this car at another track a few years ago. This car sold for $310,000, at the 2003 Christie’s auction at Pebble Beach. This, and a 1911 National race car, were brought to COTA by Ed Pink.
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