Marvin Wins Austin HGP Race

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.”