This document provides an introduction and history of motorsports in Spain from the 1950s-1970s. It summarizes the boom in Spanish motorsports during this period, with popular Spanish drivers competing internationally in events like Formula 1, rallies, and hill climbs. It also describes the author's family business preparing and repairing racing cars, and their racing department that supported many Spanish drivers and teams during this time.
Since 1965 we have been linked in the world of racing. Firts create a technical support service in competitions. After helphing teams and drivers with
technical inputs, products or financial contributions. A want to Thank all the moments of joy and the hard work they have done in their performances to thank our help
I inherited from my father two collector cars : FIAT Balilla and AMILCAR.I continue this hobby, starting with an Austin Sprite and following other vehicles. My son also continued this hobby. Gradually we decided to leave the collection by the many problems of space, maitenance and insurance cost.
Today still have in my studio a collection of Model Cars Scale :143 and 1/18.
Choose from classic model of motorcycles manufactured between 1961 to 2003.
The pictures are of models makes : BSA, BIMOTA, BMW, DUCATI, HONDA, KAWASAKI, MONTESA, NORTON, TRITON, TRIUMPH and YAMAHA.
My love of the automobile has led me to participate in various competiciones.En the decades of the ’80s and ’90s, in classic sports cars testing, with Porsche Club of Spain, MG Club de Catalunya and the ACCE, also in off-road competitions.
Since 1965 we have been linked in the world of racing. Firts create a technical support service in competitions. After helphing teams and drivers with
technical inputs, products or financial contributions. A want to Thank all the moments of joy and the hard work they have done in their performances to thank our help
I inherited from my father two collector cars : FIAT Balilla and AMILCAR.I continue this hobby, starting with an Austin Sprite and following other vehicles. My son also continued this hobby. Gradually we decided to leave the collection by the many problems of space, maitenance and insurance cost.
Today still have in my studio a collection of Model Cars Scale :143 and 1/18.
Choose from classic model of motorcycles manufactured between 1961 to 2003.
The pictures are of models makes : BSA, BIMOTA, BMW, DUCATI, HONDA, KAWASAKI, MONTESA, NORTON, TRITON, TRIUMPH and YAMAHA.
My love of the automobile has led me to participate in various competiciones.En the decades of the ’80s and ’90s, in classic sports cars testing, with Porsche Club of Spain, MG Club de Catalunya and the ACCE, also in off-road competitions.
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3. Introduction
My love of motorsport begins in the 50s.
In those years , held in Barcelona The Peña Rhin Grand
Prix Formula 1.
In the garaje of the house he lived were kept racing cars
from Grand Prix, and i had chance to see them closely.
Also my father took me to watch the races on the
Pedralbes circuit.
My family had a car repair workshop,specializing in
shock absorbers, and many riders went through this w.s.
to prepare their race cars.
Finished my studies in the late 60s,followed the family
business on my own in a new workshop and technical
assistance department at the races.
From that time i have always been linked to the
automotive world.
5. History
In the second half of the years 60,s motorsports had a remarkable
boom in Spain.
Spanish riders participating in international events were crucial.
Names like Alex Soler Roig,Paco Godia,Jose Mª Juncadella,Jaime
y Manel Juncosa,Geni Baturone,Salvador Cañellas,Hansi y Jorge
Babler, Jorge de Bragation,Jose Mª Palomo…. were some of the
most popular.
Alex Soler Roig – Porsche 356 Juan Fernandez – Porsche 908/3
7. Juncosa Manel (2nd from the right) with a group of pilotsJuncosa Manel (2nd from the right) with a group of pilots
Manel Juncosa (2nd from the right) with a group of driversManel Juncosa (2nd from the right) with a group of drivers.
9. In May 1969 was again Montjuich stage of the Grand Prix Of
Spain Formula One. Was won by Jackie Stewart (Matra/
Cosworth),followed by Bruce McLaren (McLaren/Cosworth) and
third place went to Jean Pierre Beltoise (Matra/Cosworth)
First Corner : Rindt is alredy gone,Amon follows,Siffert tries te inside.
12. In those years , training many races,especially resistence and is very important to the
organization by the Club 600 de Barcelona.Races as the 12 Hours of Barcelona, Seat
Trophy,3 Horas Nacionales,….. We also started the first races series such as Copa
Nacional Renault R-8 TS.
Above : Cup Renault R-8 TS Up : The SeatTtrophy - Down;The Barcelona 12 Hr start.
13.
14. The Hill Climb races had many followers,especially in Catalunya
With such important races as : Sant Cugat-Tibidabo, La Rabassada,
Montserrat,Montseny, Sant Feliu de Codines …. Rallies also were
popular with the Campeonato de España, and in Catalunya :
Barcelona- Andorra,Girona, 2000 Virajes…. It was also raced in urban
Circuits : Alcañiz and Granollers.
J.L.Sallent Ralli 2000 virajes J.Mª Juncadella –S.Feliu Start in Granollers
15. In these years we were in the family workshop specializing in
shock absorbers,springs,leaf springs and ball joints. And also we
were repairing racnig cars as : Paco Godia (AC Cobra V-8),Joaquin
Escardó (BMW 700),Vittorio Lepori (Ford Lotus Cortina),”Norat”
(Morris Cooper), Salvador Gisbert (Seat 850 E) …..
The Juncosa (father and son) were very important for preparations
in the Seat Abarth vehicles,and also for its sporting successes.
Brands like Nardi, Iresa and Conti were well know.
Paco Godia Up :Juncosa – Down : S.Gisbert Vittorio Lepori
16. My father was heavily involved in the automotive world, a
part obtained more than 100 patents on shock absorbers, and
also early member of The Club 4CV and Club 600.
We traveled to England to distribute in Spain Armstrong
products. A year later Armstrong install its new factory in
Gijón. We distribute its products in Spain.
Armstrong was one of the suplliers of schock absorbers for
the Formula One.
Fr. left to right:Armstrong Racing staff,Manel (Secretary ).my Father and Armstrong Manager
17. This environment had a big influence on my future. Passionate
about cars and racing, attendig races when i could.
Classmates and friends participated in races as: Ramón
Rossines,Juan Valles, Victor y Jose Mª Palomo,Jorge y Hansi
Babler,”Pepe”Clot,Luis de Caralt, ….
So i decided to become a professional in this activity,sharing the
experience of my family,but creating my own business.
Victor Palomo- World Champion 750 riding Yamaha Hansi and Jorge Babler
18. Up : Hill Climb Paddock Down : La Rabassada Hill Climb Race
19. In March 1968 i open the new worshop
Located in the center of Barcelona,has 1000
square meters.
Speciality : suspension,sterring and
brakes for passenger and racing cars.
Eqipped with the most modern machinery
of the time :
-Wheel Alignment - Bee-Line (USA)
-Wheel Balancing – Hofmann (Germany
-Brake test – Triangle (UK)
-Schock absorber test – Koni (Nederland)
Warehouse parts and accesories:
- Brake pads
- Ball joint
- Shock absorbers
- Springs
- Tires
- Alloy wheels
- Brake fluid
- Brake cilinders
Showroom and retail store
Koni shock absorbers testing. Hardness and resistance
20. In 1970 we created a Racing departament called : “Servicio de
Competicion Armstrong-JSoler-Necto.”
The head was Ramón Rossines, with Arturo Ferrando as
mechanical.
With a vehicle equipped with tools and spare parts went to
the races involving our customers,repairing cars in the race,in
terms of suspension and brakes.
The service was a co-branding between Necto brake
pads,Armstrong shock absorbers and us.
Challengues was organized with prizes and drivers courses at
the french circuit of Nogaro.
Presentation:- With Eli - Ernesto Garcia Necto Enginner with J.Fernandez - Audience
21. Until the year 1974 were many riders partipating in different races.
We highlight some of their brilliant performances :
1967 – Ralli Costa Brava
Alberto Bernaldo – Seat 850
1968 – 6 Horas de Barcelona :
Joaquin Escardó – Simca 1000 de tomaso
Jaime Alfonso Riviere – Seat 600 D
Alberto Bernaldo – Seat 850 Coupé
1969 - Trofeo Seat :
Carlos Loverdos – Seat 850 Coupe
Salvador Gisbert – Seat 850 Coupe
Ramón Rossines – Seat 600D
Jaime Alfonso Riviere – Seat 850 especial
3 Horas Nacionales :
Salvador Gisbert – Seat 850 Coupe
Some Races
22. 1970 – Trofeo Seat :
Salvador Bohigas – Seat 850/1430
J.M Xiol – Seat 850 especial
Jesús Serra – Seat 1430
Salvador Gisbert – Seat 850 coupe
II Trofeo Juan Jover :
Joaquin Escardó – BMW 700
Rally de la Lana :
Alberto Bernaldo - Seat 1430
1971 – 3 Horas Nacionales :
José Luis Sallent – Renault r-8 Gordini
Paco Soler – Renault R-8 Gordini
Cto.Catalunya de Rallis
Javier Brugé – Seat 1430
Salvador Bohigas – Seat 1430
1972 – Trofeo Escuderias Catalanas
Ramón Rossines – Seat 1430
23. 1973 – Trofeo Escuderias Catalanas :
Carlos Omedes – Seat 1430/1600
J.M.Xiol – Seat 1430
José Ballaro – Seat 127
Alberto Bernaldo – Alpine A-110
Campeonato de Catalunya de Rallys :
Javier Brugué – Seat 1430
1974- Trofeo Escuderias Catalanas:
Ramón Rossines – Seat 1430
Vicente Nubiola – Seat 1430
Carlos Omedes – Seat 1430/1600
Amadeo Rottier – Seat 1430/1600
Copa Barcelona :
Salvador Bohigas Seat 1430/1600
José Ballaro (72) with Seat 127 – Monjuich :Trofeo Escuderias Catalanas 1973
31. From L. to R. : Jose Mª Palomo, Salvador Cañellas and Emilio R.Zapico
32. The Circuito del Jarama is a 3404 hm race course in Madrid.designed by
John Hugenholtz (who also created Zandwood and Suzuka),the circuit
was built by Alessandro Rocci in 1967. It had a short straight and most
of the course consisted of tight,twisty corneres so overtaking was
extremely difficult
The inaguration of The Jarama Circuit in 1967,was the firts permanent
circuit in Spain.Was a big push for the Spanish motorsport.
Start a Race in the Jarama circuit
35. At the end of the decade of the 70s, the motorsport is already
well structured, national and international, with championships
drivers,team,brands ….
Brands like that begin in 1970 with the Formula 1430, in 1971
Created a special department for motorsport, debuting in
the 1972 in the World Rally Championship. Salvador
Cañellas winning The Spanish Rally Championship ,
Antonio Zanini winning from 1973 to 1979 the Spanish
marks Championship. Seat debut in the WRC in 1977 with
the third and fourth positions in the Monte Carlo Rally.
Antonio Zanini – Petisco – Seat Team – Rally Montecarlo
36. THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF
LARGE SPANISH DRIVERS,
AMONG OTHERS
Luis Perez Sala – Adrian Campos – Carlos Sainz – Roberto Mendez – Jorge de
Bragation – Francesc Gutierrez – Fermin Velez – Balba Gonzalez Camino –
Fernando Alonso – Dani Clos – Pedro Martinez de la Rosa – Josep Arque – Dani
Juncadella – Jaime Alguersuari – Carlos Palau – Albert Castello – Salvador Servia
– Josep Mª Servia - Nani Roma – Andres Vilariño – Jesus Pareja – Luis Monzon –
Toñi Ponce – Marc Gene – Jordi Gene – Oriol Servia – Dani Sordo – Alfonso
deOrleans – Javi Villa – Maria de Villota – Emilio de Villota – Josep Bassas -
And also a special recall of motor journalists that I
have had the honor of knowing :
Paco Alguersuari – Javier del Arco – Francesc Roses – Josep Lluis Merlos –
Paco Costas – Jordi Viñals – Raymon Blancafort – Jose Luis Cortijos , Mª
Angels Pujol – Joan Aymami, Julio Costa – Jose luis Aznar ……..