Turbocharged racers to be celebrated on display at Stoneleigh
The Formula 1 turbo era will be a central feature of Race Retro at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from February 22-24.
Headlining the display will be the ex-nelson Piquet WilliamsHonda FW11 from 1986. The title-winning Williams will cap a display marking the 40th anniversary of the first F1 victory by a turbocharged car, Jean-pierre Jabouille’s win for Renault at Dijon in 1979.
Continuing the turbocharged theme will be the stunning Vasek Polak Porsche 917/10 from 1973 as raced in the Can-am Championship by Jody Scheckter, who now owns the 1100bhp car.
“The turbo era was an amazing time for race fans,” said Race Retro’s Lee Masters. “We are thrilled to be able to celebrate it at this year’s Race Retro, 40 years on from that first win in Formula 1. We can promise visitors a very special display in celebration.”