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  Monaco Grand Prix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Monaco Grand Prix (Grand Prix de Monaco) is a Formula One race held on the streets of the Principality of Monaco.
The Monaco Grand Prix predates the organized World Championships; the Principality's first Grand Prix race was organized in 1929 by Antony Noghes, under the auspices of Prince Louis II through the "Automobile Club de Monaco" (A.C.M.) of which Alexandre Noghes was the founding president.
The Monaco Grand Prix counted toward the European Championship from 1936 to 1939 (although the race was cancelled in 1938).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Monaco_Grand_Prix   (798 words)

  
 1950 Swiss Grand Prix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1950 Swiss Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on June 4, 1950 at Bremgarten.
This is the fourth round of the 1950 Formula One season.
José Froilán González was out of action as a result of burns he had received after the first lap accident at 1950 Monaco Grand Prix.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1950_Swiss_Grand_Prix   (355 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix - Why not a Grand Prix in MC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Monaco Grand Prix - Why not a Grand Prix in MC "For the first time a fast race has just taken place on a race track right in the heart of town.
From 1950 onwards the Monaco Grand Prix featured permanently in the calendar of World Champion Racing events, except in 1952 when the organisers decided they preferred "Sports" cars to the single-seater Formula 2 (2 litres) normally retained for the World Championship.
Ten years later, for the 44th Grand Prix, the widening of the road at the beginning of the Quai des Etats Unis at the foot of the Boulevard Louis II descent, allowed the creation of a new zigzag which brought the length of a lap to 3.328 metre.
www3.monaco.mc /monaco/gprix/why.html   (773 words)

  
 The history of the Monaco Grand Prix
With the 24 hours at Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500, the Monte-Carlo Rally and Monaco Grand Prix are the two of the four most famous automobile events in the world.
Throughout the entire history of the Monaco Grand Prix, the greatest pilots and the most renowned and accomplished constructors have seen their names inscribed on the winners's lists.
The appearance of the Monaco Grand Prix on the international agenda was indeed the result on the policy with the accent on sportsmanship, adopted by Monaco's sovereigns and the directors of the Automobile Club de Monaco.
www.alexandra-lloyd.com /monaco/monaco-grand-prix.htm   (657 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Monaco Grand Prix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The principality of Monaco, holds one of the oldest races on the Formula One automobile racing circuit.
The Monaco Grand Prix, held there annually, was first organized by Antony Noghes, a well-to-do cigarette manufacturer and a resident of Monte Carlo, under the auspices of Prince Louis II through the establishing of the "Automobile Club de Monaco" of which Noghes was the founding president.
Grand Prix motor racing came to Monaco in 1929 when the first Grand Prix of Monaco automobile race was held.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Monaco_Grand_Prix   (305 words)

  
 Grand Prix Monaco - Your Monaco Grand Prix Specialist
The first Monaco Grand Prix was held in April 14, 1929 at 13.30 under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness, Prince Louis II.
The appearance of the Monaco Grand Prix on international calendars is the undeniable result of a determined sports policy of the Grand Prix's President Anthony Noghes.
Ten years later, for the 44th Grand Prix of Monaco, the widening of the road at the beginning of the “Quai des Etats Unis” at the foot of the Boulevard Louis II descent, allowed the creation of a new chicane which brought the length of a lap to 3.328 km.
www.grand-prix-monaco.net /historic_grand_prix.htm   (574 words)

  
 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix history
With the Mans 24 hour and the Indianapolis 500, the Monte-Carlo Rally and the Monaco Grand Prix constitute two of the four great automobile sports events most known to the world at large.
From 1950 onwards the Monaco Grand Prix featured permanently in the calendar of World Champion Racing Drivers, except in 1952 when the organizers decided they preferred « Sports » cars to the single-seater Formula 2 (2 litres) normally retained for the World Championship.
Ten years later, for the 44th Grand Prix, the widening of the road at the beginning of the Quai des Etats Unis at the foot of the Boulevard Louis II descent, allowed the creation of a new zigzag which brought the length of a lap to 3,328
www.f1-monaco-grand-prix.com /Formula_1/history.htm   (701 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The popular perception is that it is impossible to pass at Monaco.
"Monaco is a little like a home race," said Jean-Pierre Beltoise, the Frenchman who won in 1972 in the rain.
He said the main peculiarity of Monaco was that ''the limits are set at brushing up as close to the safety fence as possible without touching it.
perso.wanadoo.fr /brad.spurgeon/monaco.HTM   (464 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix Tickets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Monaco Grand Prix Tickets are to be paid for within the period of payment printed on the invoice.
In the case that a particular category of Monaco Grand Prix Tickets is sold out, gpticketshop.com has the right to provide tickets of a similar category.
Since we have to buy a number of Monaco Grand Prix Tickets from middlemen, there may be differences between the invoiced prices and those printed on the.
www.saunalahti.fi /~forumf1/tickets/Monaco-Grand-Prix-Tickets.php   (336 words)

  
 Luigi Villoresi - WOI Encyclopedia Italia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Born in Milan, Italy, and nicknamed "Gigi," he was the older brother of race car driver Emilio Villoresi who co-piloted with him in several races at the beginning of their careers.
In 1939 he won the South African Grand Prix but the onset of World War II interrupted his racing career.
He retired from Grand Prix racing in 1957 after 32 Formula 1 championship starts without a victory but made it to the podium 8 times while scoring a total of 49 championship points.
www.wheelsofitaly.com /wiki/index.php/Luigi_Villoresi   (434 words)

  
 Louis Chiron - WOI Encyclopedia Italia
He learned to drive at a young age and joined the Grand Prix circuit after World War I where he had been requisitioned from the artillery section to serve as a chauffeur.
In what is now regarded as one of the fl moments of Chiron's life, at the party, in front of numerous race organizers, race drivers, and celebrities, Chiron denounced the female driver Hellé Nice by declaring that she had been an agent of the Gestapo during the war.
By the time the new Formula 1 circuit was organized for the 1950 racing season, age was beginning to catch up with him but he still won the 1954 Monte Carlo Rally paired with Swiss racedriver Ciro Basadonna.
www.wheelsofitaly.com /wiki/index.php/Louis_Chiron   (581 words)

  
 The Sports Gaming Network - Racing : Monaco Grand Prix (Dreamcast) Review
Being a true fan of past Monaco titles, my expectations were high when I peeled off the shrink wrap.
Monaco GP does well in showcasing a 128-bit system's power in terms of graphics, but it does little in exposing the sheer gameplay we have come to expect from a superior system.
After mastering the great learning curve that Monaco GP possesses, you will be required to sit through extremely tedious races.
www.sports-gaming.com /racing/monaco_gp/review_dc.shtml   (2193 words)

  
 PlanetDreamcast: Games - Reviews - Cart - Monaco Grand Prix
Unlike Monaco's rival, CART Flag to Flag, there are tons of ways to put a dent in your vehicle: banging into another car or wall will send visible shrapnel flying and seriously impede the way your car handles.
Monaco Grand Prix does a lot of things wrong, but perhaps the biggest letdown is that they did not get the game officially licensed.
Monaco Grand Prix is a sub-par racing game in almost every way.
www.planetdreamcast.com /games/reviews/monaco   (1491 words)

  
 Grand Prix Tours | Formula 1 | NASCAR | Race Tickets & Hotels
Grand Prix Tours provides you with the ultimate race service.
Experience the Monaco Grand Prix in all the luxury and comfort Monaco deserves.
Feel the passion of the Italian Grand Prix or the garden party atmosphere of the British Grand Prix.
www.gptours.com   (101 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix 1950 picture
Monaco Grand Prix 1950 is popular in the Monaco Poster section.
Exploitz.com is working hard to bring you new Monaco pictures, photos and posters and other images from around the world.
Monaco Grand Prix 1950 is in stock and available for purchase.
www.exploitz.com /Monaco-Grand-Prix-1950-picture.php   (217 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix :: I love Monte Carlo
The event is organized by the Automobile Club of Monaco and takes place in the last weekend of May. The event is one of world's most spectacular, as it is the only race that takes place on the streets of a city.
The first Monaco Grand Prix took place in 1929 averaging an 80km/hour speed and was won by William Grover-Williams (aka “Williams”) driving a green Bugatti.
In the International Herald Tribune and the Nice Monaco Matin newspapers you can find ads placed by many Monaco residents who rent out their terraces for the event.
www.ilovemontecarlo.com /learn/monaco-grand-prix.html   (526 words)

  
 The Road to Victory
BMW engines won nine Grands Prix in the 1980's and Honda engines won the manufacturers' title six times in a row from 1986 to 1991.
Stewart scored their first points at Monaco in their 5th Grand Prix and scored their first Formula One victory in their third season at the 1999 European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring, their 47th Grand Prix.
Mercedes first Grand Prix in the 1990s came at Australia in 1997, the first of three Grand Prix victories in 1997.
www.atlasf1.com /99/dec22/tytler.html   (1558 words)

  
 ESS259 - Monaco Grand Prix Racing Simulation 2
Live the dream of the Monaco Grand Prix, the most prestigious race of the season, with this ultimate racing simulator.
Test your driving ability on all 17 major Grand Prix circuits, with realistic training sessions to help you to prepare to tackle those chicanes.
But if the pace is simply to fast, just step back in time and relive the golden age of vintage 1950’s in classic settings, with the special Retro mode.
www.bullnet.co.uk /soft1/essential/ess259.htm   (326 words)

  
 IGN: Monaco Grand Prix Review
As mentioned in our earlier preview of the same title, new to this version is the addition of an FMV introduction, checkpoints (a standard in US release racing titles) and the use of the classic cars form the games Retro Mode upon more current raceways.
One thing Monaco does manage to bring to the table is a plethora of options.
Monaco GP is simply exhilarating, and the fact that there is no pop-up is nothing short of astounding!
dreamcast.ign.com /articles/160/160996p1.html   (1295 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix Art Prints: QuickSports
In a sport that is obsessed with speed and dogged with death, the Grand Prix de Monaco is a cheerful interlude.
But all was not lost: for finishing second, he picked up six points and tied Graham Hill for the lead in the race for the 1962 driver's championship.
These Monaco Grand Prix Art Prints, commemorating the Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco at Monte Carlo from 1930 to 1997 (plus one from the 24 Hours of Le Mans), are brought to you by QuickSports and AllPosters.com, the world's largest poster and print store.
sports.quickfound.net /monaco_grand_prix_art_prints.html   (833 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix Hospitality Tickets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Hotel Monaco - 3* in Verona This property has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that emphasises friendly and hospitable service.
Monaco di Baviera - Best Western Munich Airport 4* The hotel offers all the modern day amenities one could expect from a four star luxury hotel.
Monaco Hotel - 5* in San Francisco This hotel offers a wide choice of facilities for relaxation within the complex whilst the entertaining and popular avenues are in close proximity.
monaco.grand-prix-hospitality.co.uk   (318 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco Grand Prix Tickets, Monaco Grand Prix 2006 Tickets, Monaco Grand Prix 2006, Grand Prix of ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The terraces of this building directly overlook the departure line, Saint Devote corner and hill, giant screen, tunnel exit, port and pool area, Rascasse corner, therefore offering one of the best overall views that exists on the circuit.
The tent structures are beautifully decorated and offer an elegant atmosphere, which lends itself perfectly to a VIP corporate hospitality suite whilst guests view the race.
All services is silver service provided by professional Maître d’hôtel and we also have a fully bi-lingual, on site co-ordinators to look after every last wish of the guests.
www.worldwideticketing.com /monacograndprix.htm   (601 words)

  
 History of Monaco Grand Prix Monte Carlo F1 Hotels & Monaco GP tickets - Grand Prix Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
History of Monaco Grand Prix Monte Carlo F1 Hotels & Monaco GP tickets - Grand Prix Tours
Grand Prix Tours offers the ultimate travel experience to 2006 Monaco Grand Prix 2006 Montreal Grand Prix 2006 Canadian Grand Prix 2006 Spanish Grand Prix 2006 German Grand Prix 2006 Italian Grand Prix 2006 British Grand Prix and 2006 USGP.
Whether it`s the Spanish, Monaco, Canadian, European San Marino, British, German, Belgian, Italian or US Grand Prix.
www.gptours.com /new/history.php/id/6051/decade/1960/Monaco-Grand-Prix   (74 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 Tickets Hotels and Flights   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Monaco Grand Prix - 3* or 4* hotel, flight and ticket packages - May 21 to 24 from £899
Monaco Grand Prix - 3* hotel, ticket and flight package - May 21 to 24
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 Proxibid: Antiques and Estate Auctioneers and Appraisers Auction Catalog - More from the Estate of Mickey Mishne
Modern Poster Monaco 1952, modern printing by the Musee de l'Automobiliste - Imp.
Modern Poster Monaco 1934, modern printing by the Musee de l'Automobiliste - Imp.
Modern Poster Monaco 1936, modern printing by the Musee de l'Automobiliste - Imp.
www.proxibid.com /asp/Catalog.asp?aid=2532&p=6&srch=search+this+auction   (230 words)

  
 motoring.iafrica.com | news briefs Fangio still stands alone: Schumi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Michael Schumacher waved away comparisons with legendary Juan Manuel Fangio after equalling the late Argentine's haul of five world Formula One crowns on Sunday.
Ferrari ace Schumacher clinched his fifth world title after snatching a late victory in the French Grand Prix at Magny Cours.
The win handed Schumacher the 2002 championship - and earned him a place alongside Fangio in motorsport's hall of fame with five titles.
motoring.iafrica.com /newsbriefs/997439.htm   (524 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix: It's Still Unique!
Between 1950 and 1997 the course grew a mere 187 metres, an indication of a reluctance to change things unless absolutely essential.
For this year, the locals did make one major modification: they extended the road by the swimming pool complex making it wider, safer and a possible additional place for overtaking for the very brave.
If there is one circuit where it is virtually impossible to overtake it is Monaco.
www.theautochannel.com /news/date/19970508/news002281.html   (721 words)

  
 posters & prints
Monaco Grand Prix 1956, Monaco Grand Prix 1957, 7 Cv Traction, Magnat-Debon, Monaco Grand Prix 1979, Monaco Grand Prix 1980, Shell 1934
Monaco Grand Prix 1931, Monaco Grand Prix 1932, Monaco Grand Prix 1935, 1936 Geo Ham, Monaco Grand Prix 1937, Monaco Grand Prix 1955, Delage
Monaco Grand Prix 1952, Monaco Grand Prix 1956, Monaco Grand Prix 1957, Monaco Grand Prix 1977, Monaco Grand Prix 1979, Monaco Grand Prix 1980, 1975 Geo Ham
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 Monaco Grand Prix, 1950 Print by B. Minne at Art.com
Monaco Grand Prix, 1950 Print by B. Minne at Art.com
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