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1960 VII South African Grand Prix

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Date
  
27 December 1960

Course length
  
3.926 km (2.440 mi)

Location
  
East London

Official name
  
VII South African Grand Prix

Course
  
Permanent racing facility

Distance
  
80 laps, 314.08 km (195.20 mi)

The 7th South African Grand Prix was a motor race, run to Formula Libre rules, held on 27 December in East London. The race was run over 72 laps of the circuit, and was dominated by British driver Stirling Moss who took pole and came home in first place. Jo Bonnier finished second and also set the fastest lap of the race. The 1960 Formula One World Champion Jack Brabham finished third.

The race was the second South African Grand Prix to be held in 1960, with the 6th South African Grand Prix having been held on 1 January 1960.

References

1960 VII South African Grand Prix Wikipedia