Lydia Pearson
March 01, 2024
Peter Collins was born in Kidderminster, in November 1931, the son of car garage owner. He first made his name is sports car racing and joined the Ferrari F1 team in 1956. Debonair, handsome and a favourite of Enzo Ferrari, Peter Collins had everything going for him at the start of the 1958 Grand Prix season, but success would ultimately end in tragedy. Peter was tragicially killed in 1958 German Grand Prix, just weeks after winning the RAC British Grand Prix.
The bust will be officially unveiled by Deborah Jones ( Peter’s niece) & Howden Ganley, who participated in 41 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix between 1971 and 1974. Members of Peter’s family will also be attending the event and additional guests will be announced nearer the time.
A selection of memorabilia from Peter’s career will be on display, as well as a complimentary buffet.
Shelsley Walsh was chosen as the home for the memorial as it was Peter's ‘home’ venue. An identical cold cast, life-size bust was created as part of the project and has been unveiled at the Ring Werk Museum at the Nurburgring in Germany where Collins sadly lost his life in 1958.
Location: Shalsley Walsh Hill Climb, WR6 6RP
Gates open: 11:00am
