1927 in motorsport
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The following provides an overview of the events of 1927 in motorsport, encompassing major racing events, the opening and closure of motorsport venues, the establishment and discontinuation of championships and non-championship events, as well as the births and deaths of racing drivers and other motorsport personalities.
Annual events
The calendar includes only annual major non-championship events or annual events that had own significance separate from the championship. For the dates of the championship events see related season articles.
| Date | Event | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 26â27 March | 1st Mille Miglia | [1] |
| 24 April | 18th Targa Florio | [2] |
| 30 May | 15th Indianapolis 500 | [3] |
| 15â19 June | 16th Isle of Man TT | [4] |
| 18â19 June | 5th 24 Hours of Le Mans | [5] |
| 9â10 July | 4th 24 Hours of Spa | [6] |
Births
| Date | Month | Name | Nationality | Occupation | Note | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | April | Phil Hill | American | Racing driver | Formula One World Champion (1961). 24 Hours of Le Mans winner (1958, 1961-1962). | [7] |
| 10 | August | Jean Guichet | French | Racing driver | 24 Hours of Le Mans winner (1964). | [8] |
Deaths
| Date | Month | Name | Age | Nationality | Occupation | Note | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | July | Gérard de Courcelles | 37 | French | Racing driver | 24 Hours of Le Mans winner (1925). | [9] |
