Grand Prix de l'A.C.F Driver Armband
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Grand Prix de l'A.C.F Driver ArmbandEntry/Object ID
2024.14.240Description
This armband is from the 1936 Grand Prix de l'A.C.F., held by the Automobile Club de France, one of the most prestigious motor racing organizations in Europe. The race took place at Montlhéry, near Paris, on June 28, 1936, and was part of the European Championship series. The armband reads: GRAND PRIX DE L'A.C.F. 1936 CONDUCTEUR VOITURE N°30 Translated into English, it says: Grand Prix of the A.C.F. 1936 Driver Car No. 30 This would have been worn by the official driver of car number 30, granting access to restricted areas and identifying their role during the event. The 1936 race was notable for its political backdrop and fierce competition among manufacturers like Bugatti, Alfa Romeo, and Mercedes-Benz. Car No. 30 in the 1936 Grand Prix de l’A.C.F. was driven by Earl Howe and Tommy Wisdom in a Marendaz Special, which finished the race in 25th place, 26 laps behind the Bugatti 57G "Tank." The 1936 Grand Prix de l’Automobile Club de France, held on June 28 at Montlhéry, was run under sports car regulations rather than the standard Grand Prix formula, due to political tensions and the dominance of German teams. The French organizers aimed to showcase domestic engineering, and Bugatti responded with the streamlined Type 57G “Tank”, a closed-wheel car built for endurance and speed. Jean-Pierre Wimille, a rising star in French motorsport, teamed up with Raymond Sommer, a seasoned driver known for his Le Mans victories. Together, they piloted car No. 84 to win over 1000 kilometers in just under eight hours, marking a major triumph for Bugatti and French racing during a politically charged era.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection, Simeone - AutomobiliaCategory
Automobilia