Driving Kathy and Phil Reilly’s ex-Carlos Pace 1974 Brabham BT44, Dan Marvin claimed victory in the Historic Grand Prix support race prior to November’s U.S. Grand Prix at the brand-new Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Californian Marvin won the 10-lap contest by 3.5 seconds from polesitter David Martinez, as the Mexican’s ex-Riccardo Patrese 1980 Arrows A3 was slowed by an electrical problem. Texan Charles Nearburg brought his ex-Alan Jones 1980 Williams FW07 home in 3rd place.
“This circuit is among the most difficult I have ever driven, very demanding, quirky and technical,” said the widely experienced Marvin after his victory. “It’s a terrific facility, and I’m astonished at the quality. I hope it will awaken people in the U.S. to F1.”
HGP fielded a 30-car grid for the showcase finale of its 2012 season, bringing its rolling museum to the inaugural F1 GP at Austin much as it did when Formula One raced at America’s previous Formula One venue, Indianapolis.
