Kent Patrick’s Type 37A GP rounds Mill Corner
The only Alfa G1 left.
Lobethal Grand Carnival, South Australia, 3-4 October 2009
Story and Photos by Vince Johnson
Seventy years ago the 1939 Australian Grand Prix was held on the Lobethal circuit in the Adelaide hills. According to the excellent book, “The Official History 50 race of the Australian Grand Prix” (R&T Publishing 1986) there were three Alfa Romeos entered in the event. The 2.9 litre Tipo B Monoposto, chassis 50002 finished sixth after 150 miles of racing; a 2355cc Monza chassis 2211134 driven by Alf Barrett finished 8th; and a 8C (2373cc) 2 seater chassis 23112028e (believed to have been raced in 1933 Le Mans by Chiron) driven by John Crouch, which finished 7th. [Read more…] about Lobethal Grand Carnival 2009