An evening to celebrate one of the greatest British Motor Racing drivers of our time - Sir Stirling Moss, sponsored by HSBC.
Sir Stirling Moss OBE is arguably the greatest all-round racing driver of all time and a true icon of the motor racing world. Known during his career as ‘Mr Motor Racing’ he became a professional driver in 1948, at the age of 18, racing a Cooper 500.
Stirling’s early career was meteoric, with works drives for both Jaguar and HWM. 1955 was a seminal year; he was signed by Mercedes-Benz, the famed "Silver Arrows", to partner the legendary World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio.
That year saw Stirling shadow the great Argentine in most Grands Prix, famously beating him to win the British Grand Prix at Aintree racing the Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto.
For four years he would finish runner-up in the Formula 1 Drivers World Championship, his sportsmanship at the Portuguese GP allowing Mike Hawthorn to win the 1958 Championship title by half a point at his expense.
After Mercedes-Benz retired from motor racing following the 1955 Le Mans tragedy, Stirling led the Maserati and Vanwall teams. He raced 107 different types of car, across all classes of motor sport, during his remarkable career.
His victory in the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix, racing a Lotus 18 against the more powerful Ferrari's, was his third Formula 1 victory around Principality and is still regarded as one of the best Formula 1 races ever – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCYBPE-UOyM
Out of the 375 competitive races in which he finished during his professional racing career, he won an astonishing 212, which is more than one win in two! A near-fatal accident at Goodwood in 1962 ended it all. He continued to race in historic racing, his familiar White patey helmet and Blue light weight race suit being a regular feature at historic races across the globe.
In 2009 the Stirling Moss brand was created, which has led to the brand being licensed. During qualifying for 2011 Le Mans Legends race Stirling made the decision to retire from competitive racing, although he continues to demonstrate the cars he raced and take part in car rallies.
One of the original jet-setters, he remains in huge demand around the world to this day - a true British legend.
Tables can accommodate up to 12 guests.
TICKETS:
Date: Thursday 18 October 2012
Venue: Mount Murray Hotel & Country Club
Tickets available exclusively through the Club: Email john@sportinganddiningclub.com or Tel 495749.
Members @ £65.00 p/p: Non-Members @ £80.00 p/p. Prices exclude VAT.
