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Minor Gordini race in 1953


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#1 Bengt

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Posted 04 March 2004 - 14:01

In one of the major works on the Gordini marque, I think it was 'Une sorcier, une equipe', one of the marque's minor race victories appear to have been in the sportscar handicap race 'Trophee de Savoie' (14 June 1953) won by Bourrely. He seems to have driven a T15S with 1500 cc engine in this race over 31 laps and a had racetime of 50,24.2. There was apperently also two qualifying heats.
Does anyone has some more information on this race, other participants and a results table etc?

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#2 Graham Clayton

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Posted 19 July 2011 - 07:53

Apparently the 3 qualifying heats (each of 10 laps) were based on engine size:

Heat 1: 1100cc
Heat 2: 1500cc
Heat 3: 1500cc and over

As the only circuit in Savoie was the Circuit Du Lac in Aix-Les-Bains, I presume this race was held there:

http://www.formula2.net/Aix2.gif



#3 Hugo Boecker

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Posted 19 July 2011 - 14:26

Yes it was held at the circuit de lac, same day as Le Mans 53 so no top participation.
Heat for 1100cc over 27 laps - for 1500cc over 29 laps (won by Bourely, FL) - for over 1500cc 31 laps.
Final handicap with 12 selected/qualified cars also won by Bourely.

#4 ERault

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Posted 19 July 2011 - 17:17

I have seen Lino Fayen credited as the winner in his Ferrari. Maybe he won "on the road" and Bourrely was the winner with handicap applied ?