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Racing Nightmare - Racing Daydreams by Colin Johnston
Sports Car Racing

Racing Nightmare

Today – June 11th – is the anniversary of the tragedy at the 1955 24 Heures du Mans. What is there left to say? Two thoughts… rather one thought, and a plea. When I consider Pierre ‘Levegh’ on W196S #0006/55 I remember first the gesture to Fangio. A hand signal. Warning of the danger. A […]

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Imola – beyond the Grand Prix - Racing Daydreams by Colin Johnston
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Imola – beyond the Grand Prix

Last weekend Formula One returned to Imola – an iconic venue. Beyond the F1 history, Imola was a stop on the Mille Miglia… and it was there, in 1934 that a photographer captured a remarkable moment. History being created. The photo in question is at the top of this page. While the ‘riding mechanic’ oversees […]

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