Start of the 1951 6 Ora di Pescara. Note Bracco's car is the second B20, with the lowered roof.
Special Races
Aurelias were racing from shortly after their introduction up through the 1950s.
Certain races or events stand out, or are of particular interest. They are gathered here, to be added to over time.
Certain races or events stand out, or are of particular interest. They are gathered here, to be added to over time.
6 Ora di Pescara - 1951
First to be noted is the 6 Ora di Pescara, a race in 1951 which not only featured a large number of B20s, but also the first appearance of the cut-roof profile provided by the factory for Bracco. The full article from Auto Italiana, August 1951, is shown here.
Bracco (no. 16) getting a slow start, but he came back to win his class.
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