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1949 Richmond Trophy
The 1st Richmond Trophy was a non-championship Formula One motor race held at Goodwood Circuit on 18 April 1949. The race was held over 10 laps and was won by Reg Parnell in a Maserati 4CLT/48. Parnell also set fastest lap. ERA drivers Peter Whitehead and Cuth Harrison were second and third.[1][2]
| 1949 Goodwood Trophy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race details | |||
| Date | 18 April 1949 | ||
| Official name | I Richmond Trophy | ||
| Location | Goodwood Circuit | ||
| Course length | 3.830 km (2.380 mi) | ||
| Distance | 10 laps, 38.30 km (23.80 mi) | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Maserati | ||
| Grid positions set by ballot | |||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver | Reg Parnell | Maserati | |
| Time | 1:40.2 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Maserati | ||
| Second | ERA | ||
| Third | ERA | ||
Classification edit
Race edit
| Pos | No | Driver | Manufacturer | Time/Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | Reg Parnell | Maserati 4CLT/48 | 17:22.4, 133.39kph |
| 2 | 26 | Peter Whitehead | ERA B-Type | +3.8s |
| 3 | 40 | Cuth Harrison | ERA C-Type | +6.8s |
| 4 | 23 | Fred Ashmore | Maserati 4CLT/48 | +18.4s |
| 5 | 43 | Leslie Johnson | ERA E-Type | +25.8s |
| 6 | 39 | George Abecassis | Alta GP | +1:13.0 |
| 7 | 24 | Bob Ansell | Maserati 4CL | +1 lap |
| 8 | 29 | Dick Habershon | Delage 15S8 | +1 lap |
| 9 | 35 | Guy Gale | Talbot T150C | +1 lap |
| Ret | 25 | Duncan Hamilton | Maserati 6CM | 3 laps |
| Ret | 28 | Geoff Ansell | ERA B-Type | 3 laps |
| Ret | 27 | David Murray | Maserati 4CL | 2 laps |
| Ret | 42 | Bob Gerard | Maserati 4CL | 1 lap, collision |
| Ret. | 31 | Tony Rolt | Aitken-Alfa Romeo | |
| DNA | 41 | Archie Baring | Maserati 4CM |