Bahamas Speed Week

The Bahamas Speed Week was a sports car race held in Nassau, Bahamas from 1954 to 1966. Winners of the race included Stirling Moss, Dan Gurney, Innes Ireland, Roger Penske, Hap Sharp and A.J. Foyt.

History

The first race in 1954 was held on old airport runways in Nassau. Masten Gregory in a Ferrari won that event. By 1957, the race was moved inland to a 5-mile (8.0 km) track. Stirling Moss won in 1956 and 1957, with Dan Gurney winning in 1960.[1] Due to needed track repairs and the lack of additional funding by the Bahamian government, as well as competition from more races running in December, the race discontinued in 1966.[2]

Revival

Lineup of main contenders in the 2011 Bahamas Speed Week Revival. In the foreground Stirling Moss in his Morelli-bodied O.S.C.A. FS 372.

Since 2011 the Bahamas Speed Week Revival has taken place along the beach at Nassau and down from the harbor. Cars range from vintage racers to new vehicles that now race in a time trials format.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Wright, Alfred (December 12, 1960). "A Long, Loud Huzzah For Nassau". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Smith, Steven Cole (December 24, 2012). "Bahamas Speed Week Revival". Autoweek 62 (26): 20–21. ISSN 0192-9674.

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