1955 Cornwall MRC Formula 1 Race
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The 3rd Cornwall MRC Formula 1 Race was a motor race, run to Formula One rules, held on 30 May 1955 at the Davidstow Circuit, Cornwall. The race was run over 20 laps of the little circuit, and was won by British driver Leslie Marr in a Connaught Type B.
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1955 Cornwall MRC Formula 1 Race | |||
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Non-championship race in the 1955 Formula One season | |||
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Race details | |||
Date | 30 May 1955 | ||
Official name | III Cornwall MRC Formula 1 Race | ||
Location | Davidstow Circuit, Davidstow, Cornwall | ||
Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
Course length | 2.973 km (1.8475 miles) | ||
Distance | 20 laps, 59.46 km (36.95 miles) | ||
Weather | Dry, sunny | ||
Pole position | |||
Driver | Connaught-Alta | ||
Fastest lap | |||
Driver |
![]() | Connaught-Alta | |
Time | 1:15.4 | ||
Podium | |||
First | Connaught-Alta | ||
Second | Connaught-Lea Francis | ||
Third | Cooper-Bristol |
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This was the third and last Formula One race to be held in Cornwall.[1]