RACING INTO HISTORY - Australian Grand Prix

memorabilia including, most remarkably, the original engine block ofStan Jones’ Maybach which led the race for much of the way.REVERSE DIRECTIONPARADE LAPSadly, only a small number of drivers from the 50s are still with ustoday. On race day we will pay tribute to them and the cars they drovewhich was how they raced back then. The parade will be completewith strategically placed hay bales to represent the somewhat meagreto today.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Australian Grand Prix Corporation would like to thankthe following for their contribution to celebrating 60 yearssince the first Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.WEB SERIESJohn ReaburnGraham HoinvilleNeal ChargeGraeme SteinfortHERITAGE DAYVisit grandprix.com.au to watch three short interviews with some ofdriver’s, a marshal’s and a spectator’s point of view.a from experiences and stories personal recalls and perspective different athe fascinating individuals who were involved in the 1953 race. Each hasSpencer Willsthe event for FREE that day.Park’s role in grand prix history and General Admission patrons can enterAlbert of recognition in Day Heritage renamed is March 14 ThursdayStuart SykesTony ParkinsonRichard TownleyBob HarborrowIan TateGrant CampbellHERITAGE EXHIBITIONHistorics precinct and features a selection of original cars that lined upShannonsthe in located is exhibition themed heritage special Aon the starting grid in the 1953 race as well as a wide range of relatedBrian ReedPatrick QuinnWilliam CraigAustralian Grand PrixHistoric CommitteeConfederation ofAustralian Motor SportVictorian HistoricRacing Registerwith a parade travelling ‘the wrong way’ around the Albert Park circuit,safety measures that were in place around the track in the 50s compared