93-year-old who watched first Cork Grand Prix in ’38 gears up for re-run

A 93-year-old man who watched the 1938 Cork Grand Prix in awe is gearing up to attend a re-run of the event this summer.

93-year-old who watched first Cork Grand Prix in ’38 gears up for re-run

Derry Healy, who lives in Farranree, Cork, said he has vivid memories of the race, which attracted some of Europe’s top racing car drivers, and the excitement it caused.

He said he can’t wait to retrace his own steps next June to watch the re-creation of what was one of the largest motorsports events in Ireland.

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