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1959 Silver City Trophy 
Summary
The 4th Silver City Trophy was a motor race, run to Formula One rules, held on 10 October 1959 at Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk. The race was run over 25 laps of the circuit, and was won by British driver Ron Flockhart in a BRM P25. Flockhart also took pole and fastest lap.
| 1959 Silver City Trophy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-championship race in the 1959 Formula One season | |||
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| Race details | |||
| Date | 10 October 1959 | ||
| Official name | IV Silver City Trophy | ||
| Location | Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk | ||
| Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
| Course length | 4.36 km (2.71 miles) | ||
| Distance | 25 laps, 109.03 km (67.75 miles) | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | BRM | ||
| Time | 1:34.8 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver |
 Ron Flockhart | BRM | |
| Time | 1:33.6 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | BRM | ||
| Second | Cooper-Climax | ||
| Third | BRM | ||
There were also several Formula Two entries in the field. Chris Bristow was highest-placed in that category, driving a Cooper T51, and fifth overall.
Results edit
Note: a blue background indicates a car running under Formula 2 regulations.
References edit
- "1959 Silver City Trophy Results". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
- "Non World Championship Grands Prix". silhouet.com. Retrieved 2019-12-10.