Formula Libre

This can make for some interesting matchups, and provides the opportunity for some compelling driving performances against superior machinery.

In 1933, the race was won by Tazio Nuvolari in a Maserati 8C, followed by René Dreyfus in his Bugatti and Guy Moll in an Alfa Romeo Monza.

In 1934, the race was again won by an Italian in an Alfa Romeo Tipo B, none other than the best driver of the season, Achille Varzi.

The last season to feature a Grand Prix at Nice was in 1935, when the Alfa Romeo Tipo Bs dominated the circuit in the hands of Tazio Nuvolari and Louis Chiron, who placed second, and René Dreyfus, who took third.

Formula Libre has provided some ambitious young drivers with an alternative to series with higher competitive costs and lower performance.

Formula Libre-type field on the starting grid before an exhibition race at Road America . The event featured NASCAR Cup and Truck Series vehicles against local late models and other stock cars .