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Encyclopedia > Targa Florio

The Targa Florio was an open road endurance automobile race held near Palermo, Sicily. Founded in 1906, it used to be one of the oldest sports car racing events until it was discontinued in 1977 due to safety concerns. It is since run as a rallying event. Look up Endurance in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... (This article is about Palermo in Sicily. ... IMSA GTP sports cars racing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 1991 Sports car racing is a form of circuit auto racing with automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels. ... Petter Solberg driving on gravel at the 2006 Cyprus Rally, a World Rally Championship event. ...

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History

Jean Porporato finishing fourth at the 1908 race.
Jean Porporato finishing fourth at the 1908 race.

The race was created in 1906 by the wealthy pioneer race driver and automobile enthusiast, Vincenzo Florio, who had started the Coppa Florio race in Brescia, Lombardy in 1900. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 553 pixelsFull resolution (5373 × 3712 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 553 pixelsFull resolution (5373 × 3712 pixel, file size: 1. ... Jean Porporato was an Italian racecar driver. ... A prominant Sicilian family who started many lucrative activities involving above all the exportation of Sicilian products (such as marsala wine) in the nineteenth century. ... Coppa Florio was an Italian car race started in 1900, and renamed in 1905 when Vincenzo Florio offered the initial 50 000 Lira and a cup designed by Polak of Paris. ... The Capitoline Temple. ... For the village of the same name in Ontario, Canada, see Lombardy, Ontario. ...


Always one of the toughest competitions in Europe, the first Targa Florio covered 277 miles (446 km) through multiple hairpin curves on treacherous mountain roads, at heights where severe changes in climate frequently occurred. Alessandro Cagno won the inaugural 1906 race in nine hours, averaging 30 miles per hour (50 km/h).


By the mid-1920s, the Targa Florio had become one of Europe's most important races, as neither the 24 Hours of Le Mans nor the Mille Miglia had been established yet. Grand Prix races were still isolated events, not a series like today's F1. The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the worlds most famous sports car endurance race, held annually at Circuit de la Sarthe near Le Mans, France, in the French Sarthe département. ... The Mille Miglia (Thousand Miles - pronounced [mi:lle mi:lja]) was an open-road endurance race which took place in Italy twenty-four times from 1927 to 1957 (thirteen before the war, eleven from 1947). ... Grand Prix motor racing has its roots in organised automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894. ...


The wins of Mercedes (not yet merged with Benz) in the 1920s made a big impression in Germany, especially the one of German Christian Werner in 1924, as it was the only non-Italian winner in 50 years. Rudolf Caracciola repeated a similar upset win at the Mille Miglia a couple of years later. In 1926, Eliska Junkova, one of the great female drivers in Grand Prix motor racing history, became the first woman to ever compete in the race. Mercedes was the brand of the Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft before being merged with Benz & Cie. ... Karl Benz Replica of the Benz Patent Motorwagen built in 1885 Karl Friedrich Benz (November 25, 1844 – April 4, 1929) was a German automobile engineer, generally regarded as the inventor of the petrol-powered automobile. ... Christian Werner (19 May 1892 Stuttgart – 17 June 1932 Bad Cannstatt) was an German racecar driver. ... Monument in Remagen Rudolf Caracciola (b. ... The Mille Miglia (Thousand Miles - pronounced [mi:lle mi:lja]) was an open-road endurance race which took place in Italy twenty-four times from 1927 to 1957 (thirteen before the war, eleven from 1947). ... Eliška Junková, also known as Elizabeth Junek, born November 16, 1900 in Olomouc, Moravia, Austro-Hungarian empire - died on January 5, 1994 in Prague, Czech Republic, is regarded as one of the greatest female drivers in Grand Prix motor racing history. ... Grand Prix motor racing has its roots in organised automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894. ...


In 1953, the FIA World Sportscar Championship was introduced. The Targa became part of it in 1955, when Mercedes had to win 1-2 with the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR in order to beat Ferrari for the title. They had missed the first two of the 6 events, Buenos Aires and the 12 Hours of Sebring, where Ferrari, Jaguar, Maserati and Porsche scored. Mercedes appeared at and won in the Mille Miglia, then pulled out of the 1955 Le Mans disaster, but won the Tourist Trophy at Dundrod. Stirling Moss/Peter Collins and Juan Manuel Fangio/Karl Kling finished minutes ahead of the best Ferrari and secured the title. The Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile, commonly referred to as the FIA, is a non-profit association established in 1904 to represent the interest of motoring organisations and motor car users. ... The World Sportscar Championship was a series run by the FIA from 1953 to 1992. ... The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR was a sports racing car in 1955. ... For other uses, see Ferrari (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Buenos Aires (disambiguation). ... Aston Martin DBR9 at dusk during the 2005 12 Hours of Sebring The 12 Hours of Sebring is an annual motorsport endurance race held at Sebring Raceway, a former Air Force base in Sebring, Florida. ... Jaguar Cars Limited is a luxury car manufacturer, originally with headquarters in Browns Lane, Coventry, England but now at Whitley, Coventry. ... A 1957 Maserati 200SI at the Scarsdale Concours Maserati Birdcage 1959 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe Maserati Sebring This article is about the automobile manufacturer. ... This article is about the auto company. ... The Mille Miglia (Thousand Miles - pronounced [mi:lle mi:lja]) was an open-road endurance race which took place in Italy twenty-four times from 1927 to 1957 (thirteen before the war, eleven from 1947). ... Start of the 1955 race. ... The Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy), or Manx TT, is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man. ... Dundrod is a small village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. ... Sir Stirling Moss OBE (born September 17, 1929 in London) is a British former racing driver from England. ... Peter John Collins (b. ... Juan Manuel Fangio driving a Mercedes-Benz W196 in the 1986 Oldtimer Grand Prix at the Nürburgring Juan Manuel Fangio (June 24, 1911 - July 17, 1995) was a legendary race car driver. ... Karl Kling (born September 16, 1910–died March 18, 2003) was a Formula One driver from Germany. ...


So, over the years, the greats of Grand Prix racing and Formula One such as Argentina's Juan Manuel Fangio, Belgium's Olivier Gendebien and Britain's Stirling Moss came to challenge Italian champions, Tazio Nuvolari, Alfieri Maserati, Achille Varzi and other, like local hero Nino Vaccarella. Grand Prix motor racing has its roots in organised automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894. ... “F1” redirects here. ... Juan Manuel Fangio driving a Mercedes-Benz W196 in the 1986 Oldtimer Grand Prix at the Nürburgring Juan Manuel Fangio (June 24, 1911 - July 17, 1995) was a legendary race car driver. ... Olivier Gendebien, born January 12, 1924 in Brussels, Belgium and died on October 2, 1998 in Les Baux de Provence, in the Bouches-du-Rhône departement of France, was a war hero and race car driver. ... Sir Stirling Moss OBE (born September 17, 1929 in London) is a British former racing driver from England. ... Nuvolaris statue in front of PalaLottomatica in Rome. ... A 1957 Maserati 200SI at the Scarsdale Concours Maserati Birdcage 1959 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe Maserati Sebring This article is about the automobile manufacturer. ... Achille Varzi, born August 8, 1904 – died July 1, 1948, was an Italian Grand Prix motor racing champion. ... Nino Vaccarella was a Formula One driver from Italy. ...


Several versions of the track were used. It started with a length of 148 km (92 miles) for a lap, then was shortened twice to the 72 km lap that was used in the last decades, for usually 10 laps in the race. Start and finish was at Cerda. The counterclockwise lap lead from Caltavuturo and Collesano from over 600 meters down to sea level, where the cars raced from Campofelice di Roccella on the Buonfornello straight along the coast, at over 6 km longer than at Le Mans. Also, even full tours around the island were done before and after the wars. Country Italy Region Sicily Province Province of Palermo (PA) Mayor Elevation 272 m Area 43. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Collesano is a small town in the Province of Palermo, Sicily. ... For considerations of sea level change, in particular rise associated with possible global warming, see sea level rise. ... Country Italy Region Sicily Province Province of Palermo (PA) Mayor Elevation 54 m Area 14. ... Le Mans is a city in France, located at the Sarthe River. ...


The race cars were started one by one every two minutes for a time trial, as a start from a full grid was not possible on the tight and twisty roads. Helmut Marko set the lap record in 1972 in an Alfa Romeo T33 at 33 min 41 s or an average of 128.253 km/h. The fastest ever was Leo Kinnunen in 1970, qualifying the Porsche 908/3 at 128.571 km/h or 33 min 36 s. Due to the long track, drivers practised in the week before the race in public traffic, often with their race cars fitted with license plates. Porsche factory drivers even had to watch onboard videos, a sickening experience for some. Dr. Helmut Marko (born April 27, 1943 in Graz) is a former racing driver from Austria. ... Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 was a sports car racing prototype raced by the Alfa Romeo factory team between 1967 and 1977. ... Leo Juhani Leksa Kinnunen (b. ... The Porsche 908 was a racing car from Porsche, introduced from 1967 in the Porsche 906/Porsche 907/Porsche 910 series of models designed under Ferdinand Piech. ...


After winning the race several times, Porsche named the convertible version of the 911 after the Targa which later became a glass roof version of the Porsche 911 Carrera being another car named after a race. The name of the Targa with the large roll bar was a wise choice, as targa means shield, see targa top. This article is about the auto company. ... Porsche 911 in hillclimb The Porsche 912 (pronounced as nine eleven) is a sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. ... Targa top body style Targa top, or targa for short, is a semi-convertible car body style with a removable roof section and a full width roll bar behind the seats. ...


In the late 1960s and early 1970s, race cars with up to 600 hp (450 kW) such as Nino Vaccarella's Ferrari 512S raced through small mountains villages while the people were sitting or standing right next to or even on the road. Porsche, on the other hand, did not race its big Porsche 917, but rather the nimble Porsche 908/03 Spyders. Nino Vaccarella was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Porsche 917 gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. ... The Porsche 908 was a racing car from Porsche, introduced from 1967 in the Porsche 906/Porsche 907/Porsche 910 series of models designed under Ferdinand Piech. ...


Due to safety concerns, the last real Targa Florio as an international professional race was run in 1973. In that year, even a Porsche 911 won as the prototypes suffered crashes or other troubles. The Targa was continued as a national event for some years, before a fatal crash sealed its fate in 1977. It is since run as a rallying event. Porsche 911 in hillclimb The Porsche 912 (pronounced as nine eleven) is a sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. ... Petter Solberg driving on gravel at the 2006 Cyprus Rally, a World Rally Championship event. ...


Winners

Pre-WWI races

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Between the Wars

Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Georges Boillot Georges Boillot, born August 3, 1884 – died April 21, 1916, was a French Grand Prix motor racing driver and World War I fighter pilot. ... For the bicycle manufacturer, see Cycles Peugeot. ... 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... Felice Nazzaro at the 1910 American Grand Prix Felice Nazzaro (Turin, Italy, 1881 - March 21, 1940) was an Italian racecar driver. ... Year 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Giulio Masetti (1895 in Firenze - April 25, 1926 in Sclafani Bagni on Sicilia) was an Italian conte and racing driver, known as «the lion of Madonie»[1] from his dominating the Targa Florio in the early 1920s. ... Fiat S.p. ... Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Giulio Masetti (1895 in Firenze - April 25, 1926 in Sclafani Bagni on Sicilia) was an Italian conte and racing driver, known as «the lion of Madonie»[1] from his dominating the Targa Florio in the early 1920s. ... Mercedes was the brand of the Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft before being merged with Benz & Cie. ... Year 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ugo Sivocci (August 29, 1885 - September 8, 1923) was an Italian race car driver. ... Alfa Romeo RL Targa Florio Alfa Romeo RL was produced between 1922-1927, it was Alfa`s first sport model after World War I. Car was designed in 1921 by Giuseppe Merosi. ... For the rap album, see 1924 (album). ... Christian Werner (19 May 1892 Stuttgart – 17 June 1932 Bad Cannstatt) was an German racecar driver. ... Mercedes was the brand of the Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft before being merged with Benz & Cie. ... Year 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bartolomeo Meo Costantini (February 14, 1889 in Vittorio Veneto - July 19, 1941 in Milano) was an italian aviator and racing car driver, known for being the sporting manager of the Bugatti car manufacturer. ... For other uses, see Bugatti (disambiguation). ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bartolomeo Meo Costantini (February 14, 1889 in Vittorio Veneto - July 19, 1941 in Milano) was an italian aviator and racing car driver, known for being the sporting manager of the Bugatti car manufacturer. ... For other uses, see Bugatti (disambiguation). ... Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Emilio Materassi (born 1898 – died September 9, 1928) was an Italian Grand Prix motor racing driver. ... For other uses, see Bugatti (disambiguation). ... Year 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Albert Divo (1895-1966) was a was a Grand Prix motor racing driver. ... For other uses, see Bugatti (disambiguation). ... Year 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Albert Divo (1895-1966) was a was a Grand Prix motor racing driver. ... For other uses, see Bugatti (disambiguation). ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Achille Varzi, born August 8, 1904 – died July 1, 1948, was an Italian Grand Prix motor racing champion. ... The Alfa Romeo P2 won the inaugural Automobile World Championship in 1925, taking victory in two of the four championship rounds when Antonio Ascari drove it in the European Grand Prix at Spa and Gastone Brilli-Peri won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after Ascari died while leading the... Year 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nuvolaris statue in front of PalaLottomatica in Rome. ... Alfa Romeo launched the stunning 8C Competizione at the 60th Frankfurt Motor Show in 2004 to an astonished audience. ... Year 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1932 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nuvolaris statue in front of PalaLottomatica in Rome. ... Alfa Romeo launched the stunning 8C Competizione at the 60th Frankfurt Motor Show in 2004 to an astonished audience. ... 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Lancia (pronounced Lan-cha) is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and which became part of the Fiat Group in 1969. ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A 1957 Maserati 200SI at the Scarsdale Concours Maserati Birdcage 1959 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe Maserati Sebring This article is about the automobile manufacturer. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... A 1957 Maserati 200SI at the Scarsdale Concours Maserati Birdcage 1959 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe Maserati Sebring This article is about the automobile manufacturer. ... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Luigi Villoresi, born May 16, 1909 - died August 23, 1997, was an Italian Grand Prix motor racing driver who continued racing on the Formula One circuit at the time of its inception. ... A 1957 Maserati 200SI at the Scarsdale Concours Maserati Birdcage 1959 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe Maserati Sebring This article is about the automobile manufacturer. ... Year 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Luigi Villoresi, born May 16, 1909 - died August 23, 1997, was an Italian Grand Prix motor racing driver who continued racing on the Formula One circuit at the time of its inception. ... A 1957 Maserati 200SI at the Scarsdale Concours Maserati Birdcage 1959 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe Maserati Sebring This article is about the automobile manufacturer. ...

Post-WW II races

Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Clemente Biondetti (born August 18, 1898 _ died February 24, 1955) was an Italian auto racing driver. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... The Ferrari 166 was a race car that became a sports car for the street. ... Year 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Clemente Biondetti (born August 18, 1898 _ died February 24, 1955) was an Italian auto racing driver. ... For other uses, see Ferrari (disambiguation). ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... During its history, Alfa Romeo has competed successfully in many different categories of motorsport, including Formula One, sportscar racing, touring car racing and rallies. ... Year 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Franco Cortese (February 10, 1903 in Oggebbio Novara near Turin - November 13, 1986) was an italian automobile racing driver, having startet the Mille Miglia a record 14 times (1927-1956). ... Frazer was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Year 1952 (MCMLII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Felice Bonetto (Manerbio, Brescia, June 9, 1903 - Silao, Mexico, November 21, 1953) was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... The Lancia Aurelia is considered by many to be the first true Gran Turismo automobile. ... Year 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Umberto Maglioli was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... Lancia (pronounced Lan-cha) is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and which became part of the Fiat Group in 1969. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Piero Taruffi was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... Lancia (pronounced Lan-cha) is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and which became part of the Fiat Group in 1969. ...

World Championship races

Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ... Sir Stirling Moss OBE (born September 17, 1929 in London) is a British former racing driver from England. ... Peter John Collins (b. ... This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ... Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Umberto Maglioli was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... Porsche 550 Spyder Porsche 550 RS Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Porsche 550 Spyder The Porsche 550 was a sports car automobile produced by Porsche during the 1950s. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... Fiat S.p. ... 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Carlo Maria Abate (born in Turin, July 10, 1932) is an Italian former auto racing driver. ... 1958 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder at the Porsche museum in Gmünd Porsche 718 RSK Spyder in the foreground as well as a Porsche 718 F1 behind it The Porsche 718 was an automobile from Porsche released in 1958 and built until 1962. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Antonio Pucci (1310 ca. ... The Porsche 904 was officially called Porsche Carrera GTS due to the same naming rights problem that required renaming the Porsche 901. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Nino Vaccarella was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... Lorenzo Bandini (born 21 December 1935 - died 10 May 1967, Monaco) was an Italian motor racing driver who raced in Formula One for the Scuderia Centro Sud and Ferrari teams. ... The Ferrari 275 was a 2-seat front-engined Gran Turismo automobile produced between 1964 and 1968. ... 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Victor Henry Elford (born in London, June 10, 1935) is a former sportscar racing, rallying and Formula One driver from England. ... Umberto Maglioli was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... The Porsche 907 was a sportscar racing prototype built by Porsche in 1967 and 1968. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Gerhard Mitter was a German Formula One driver. ... The Porsche 908 was a racing car from Porsche, introduced from 1967 in the Porsche 906/Porsche 907/Porsche 910 series of models designed under Ferdinand Piech. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jo Siffert, born July 7, 1936 – died October 24, 1971, was a Swiss race car driver. ... Brian Redman (born March 9, 1937 in Colne, Lancashire, United Kingdom) was a Formula One driver from England. ... The Porsche 908 was a racing car from Porsche, introduced from 1967 in the Porsche 906/Porsche 907/Porsche 910 series of models designed under Ferdinand Piech. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Nino Vaccarella was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 was a sports car racing prototype raced by the Alfa Romeo factory team between 1967 and 1977. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Arturo Merzario (born in Civenna, Como, March 11, 1943) was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... Sandro Munari is a former rally driver, of Italy. ... The Ferrari 312PB was a sportcar prototype racing car. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Herbert Müller was a racing driver from Switzerland. ... Gijsbert Van Lennep (born March 16, 1942, Aerdenhout) is a Dutch former esquire racecar driver who gave a good account for himself in his eight F1 drives. ... Porsche 911 in hillclimb The Porsche 912 (pronounced as nine eleven) is a sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. ...

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Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Gerard Larrousse was a Formula One driver from France. ... Lancia (pronounced Lan-cha) is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and which became part of the Fiat Group in 1969. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nino Vaccarella was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... Arturo Merzario (born in Civenna, Como, March 11, 1943) was a Formula One driver from Italy. ... Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 was a sports car racing prototype raced by the Alfa Romeo factory team between 1967 and 1977. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Osella was an Italian motor racing company based in Volpiano near Turin, Italy. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... // Chevron was a manufacturer of racing cars, founded by Derek Bennett, who remained in charge from 1965 to his death in 1978. ...

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Targa Florio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (883 words)
The Targa Florio was an open road endurance automobile race held near Palermo, Sicily.
By the mid-1920s, the Targa Florio had become one of Europe's most important races, as neither the 24 Hours of Le Mans nor the Mille Miglia had been established yet.
The Targa became part of it in 1955, when Mercedes had to win 1-2 with the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR in order to beat Ferrari for the title.
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