LOUIS CHIRON (1900-1979) – French-man

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 …

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. This happened thanks to the victory in the first post-war …

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 …