Former F1 driver Arturo Merzario was entered for Race A in an Alfa Romeo 8C 35, but could not take part in any of the sessions due to mechanical issues.

This car had recently been restored with the help of the original designer Mauro Forghieri;[1] it was an early retirement due to mechanical teething problems, but was highly competitive in future events, finishing runner-up in 2016 and 2018.

The session was red-flagged and Duncan Dayton had no opportunity to set a representative lap time.

He started the race from 22nd place but put on a storming drive, running 8th after the first lap and going on to win.

[1] Oliver Hancock ran strongly in his first race in a F1 car, only to crash on the last lap.