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Mozambique Grand Prix
The Mozambique Grand Prix or Grand Prix de Moçambique, was an open-wheel auto racing, motor race held in the 1950s and 60s in Lourenço Marques (now Maputo) the capital of the colony of Portuguese Mozambique. A race was held on a small street circuit in 1950 with the Grand Prix being established some eight years later. The circuit was expanded in 1961 before being replaced by a purpose built facility in 1962. Competitors were drawn from the South African Formula One Championship, although it was never part of the championship. The more northerly climate and international location to the South African and Rhodesian racers proved a popular combination and the race attracted strong fields. The race was briefly renamed the Governor General Cup in 1966– 1967 before returning to the Grand Prix. The circuit was redeveloped and moved slightly inland from its beachfront location in 1970. The race was last held in 1971 as the Portuguese Colonial War grew more serious and the circuit clo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Love (racing Driver)
John Maxwell Lineham Love (7 December 1924 – 25 April 2005) was a Rhodesian racing driver. He participated in 10 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 29 December 1962. He achieved one podium, and scored a total of six championship points. He also won the 1962 British Saloon Car Championship, now known as the British Touring Car Championship All but one of his Formula One entries were in races held within Africa, either as championship or non-championship rounds. Love was born in Bulawayo. He attended Gifford High School. He started his car racing career in a single-seat Cooper F3 with a Manx Norton 500 cc engine after racing a Triumph Grand Prix motorcycle, which Love then-allowed Jim Redman to ride when starting his race career, in recognition of Redman's assistance in preparing and maintaining Love's Cooper.Carrick, Peter. ''Motor Cycle Racing'' Hamlyn Publishing, 1969, p. 72; ; retrieved 13 February 2014. Six times South African Formula One Champi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |