Re: [alfa] Victory by Design

["John Burrows" <jnburrows@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark Manley in AD V9 #1070 asked"

"I was watching some of the Victory by Design shows and the host used a term
I've never heard. He used it when referring to both cars and race events I
think. My guess at the spelling would be "watcherette" or "vocherette"
maybe. Anyone out there have a de Cadenet to Mark translator?"

The word is Voiturette (or Veturetta in Italian).  It was a lower formula in
the late 30's much like formula 2 or F3000 of recent history.  The engine
capacity was limited to 1.5 liters vs. 3 liters for Grand Prix cars.  It
became popular in the late 30's as no one could compete with the
Hitler-funded Auto Union and Mercedes Benz cars.  The 158 was created for
this class.

Cheers,
John
Seattle, WA
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