Racing Legends of the 1940's (2009)
1h 0min
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- Synopsis:
History of motor racing brings you the story of the names that were to change the direction of the Grand Prix and Sports Car racing history - the cars, the drivers, the characters, the big race glory and the tragedy. As with all sports in the events leading up to and throughout World War Two, the motor-racing scene had to survive a difficult time but post-war sees a great comeback with the old heroes battling with the new era of emerging talent. With a resurrection of the 158 Alfa Romeos, Frenchman JP Wimmille came on board and Villoresi and Nuvolari with Maserati. A story of the great drivers, their success, camaraderie and hardships, the post-war renaissance of racing was truly underway. With a resurrection of the 158 Alfa Romeos, Frenchman JP Wimmille came on board and Villoresi and Nuvolari with Maserati. A story of the great drivers, their success, camaraderie and hardships, the post-war renaissance of racing was truly underway. Varzi, Trossi and Farina join Wimmille with Alfa to make great force. European racing is now centred on Italy, France, Switzerland and with Parnell in Britain. With Alfa Romeo to later temporarily withdraw from racing, and Ferrari building and racing cars under its own name, manufacturers and drivers old and now prepare for a fresh era, the first event in The World Championship. - Studio:
- Quantum Leap
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest, Sports & Sport Films