Golden Grand Prix
The Golden Era of the Grand Prix Races
Fun Facts:
Grand Prix racing most famous era was from 1934 to 1939.
Motor racing in the thirties was much more than that, it was the 'Golden Era' of Grand Prix racing for many reasons:
It was a time of immense technical progress and development.
It was a time of some of the most spectacular cars and magnificent races ever seen.
It was a time when 300,000 spectators could come to an arena to witness a race.
It was a time of some of the greatest drivers ever: Nuvolari, Rosemeyer, Caracciola, Varzi, Wimille, Chiro and many more.
And then it was the time when Voiturette racing made its comeback.
In those days Voiturette racing was the little brother of Grand Prix racing. It has its equivalent nowadays in the Formula 3000 or Indy light series.
Eventually the Voiturettes took over the racing tracks. New racing rules were developed in 1946 and the existing Voiturette cars were made the backbone of future racing.
The new rules were later to be known as ... 'Formula One'
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Golden Grand Prix
The Golden Era of the Grand Prix Races
Fun Facts:
Grand Prix racing most famous era was from 1934 to 1939.
Motor racing in the thirties was much more than that, it was the 'Golden Era' of Grand Prix racing for many reasons:
It was a time of immense technical progress and development.
It was a time of some of the most spectacular cars and magnificent races ever seen.
It was a time when 300,000 spectators could come to an arena to witness a race.
It was a time of some of the greatest drivers ever: Nuvolari, Rosemeyer, Caracciola, Varzi, Wimille, Chiro and many more.
And then it was the time when Voiturette racing made its comeback.
In those days Voiturette racing was the little brother of Grand Prix racing. It has its equivalent nowadays in the Formula 3000 or Indy light series.
Eventually the Voiturettes took over the racing tracks. New racing rules were developed in 1946 and the existing Voiturette cars were made the backbone of future racing.
The new rules were later to be known as ... 'Formula One'
flickr today