Grand Prix De Caen
The Grand Prix de Caen was an auto racing event, held in ''la Prairie'' park in Caen. Only six races were held between 1952 and 1958, the 1955 race being cancelled after that 1955 Le Mans disaster, year's Le Mans disaster. The first race was run under Formula Two rules. In 1953 the event was run for Sports car racing, sports cars, and all subsequent events were run under Formula One rules. Winners References {{reflist External linksHorsepower on the Prairie
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Auto Racing
Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition. Auto racing has existed since the invention of the automobile. Races of various sorts were organised, with the first recorded as early as 1867. Many of the earliest events were effectively Classic trials, reliability trials, aimed at proving these new machines were a practical mode of transport, but soon became an important way for automobile makers to demonstrate their machines. By the 1930s, specialist racing cars had developed. There are now numerous different categories, each with different rules and regulations. History The first prearranged match race of two self-powered road vehicles over a prescribed route occurred at 4:30 A.M. on August 30, 1867, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Old Trafford, a distance of eight miles. It was won by the carriage of Isaac Watt Boulton. Internal combustion auto racing events began soon after ...
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