1927 in motorsport explained

The following provides an overview of the events of 1927 in motorsport, encompassing major racing events, the opening and closure of motorsport venues, the establishment and discontinuation of championships and non-championship events, as well as the births and deaths of racing drivers and other motorsport personalities.

Annual events

The calendar includes only annual major non-championship events or annual events that had own significance separate from the championship. For the dates of the championship events see related season articles.

DateEventRef
26–27 March1st Mille Miglia[1]
24 April18th Targa Florio[2]
30 May15th Indianapolis 500[3]
15–19 June16th Isle of Man TT[4]
18–19 June5th 24 Hours of Le Mans[5]
9–10 July4th 24 Hours of Spa[6]

Births

DateMonthNameNationalityOccupationNoteRef
20AprilPhil HillAmericanRacing driverFormula One World Champion . 24 Hours of Le Mans winner (-).[7]
10AugustJean GuichetFrenchRacing driver24 Hours of Le Mans winner .[8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Mille Miglia - 1927. 16 April 2017. grandprixhistory.org.
  2. Web site: 18^ TARGA FLORIO. targaflorio.info. 16 April 2017.
  3. Web site: 1927 Indianapolis 500. racing-reference.info. Racing Reference. 15 April 2017.
  4. Web site: TT 1927. iomtt.com. Isle of Man TT. 15 April 2017.
  5. Web site: Le Mans Register - 1927. formula2.net. 16 April 2017.
  6. Web site: Spa 24 Hours 1927 - Racing Sports Cars. racingsportscars.com. 16 April 2017.
  7. Web site: Phil Hill. ESPN. 3 September 2017.
  8. Web site: Jean Guichet. motorsportmagazine.com. Motor Sport Magazine. 16 April 2018.
  9. Web site: Henry de Courcelles. motorsportmagazine.com. Motor Sport Magazine. 16 April 2018.

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