Racing history

Eduardo de Carvalho: winner of the first Macau Grand Prix in 1954

Eduardo "Eddie" de Carvalho

Eduardo "Eddie" de Carvalho was the winner of the first Macau Grand Prix in 1954. The race was held on 30–31 October 1954, and he won driving a Triumph TR2 (#5), completing 51 laps in 4h 03m 19.10s at about 49 mph (~79 km/h); the event used a one-off Le Mans-style start. The Macau Grand Prix began in 1954 as a grassroots event organised by local motoring enthusiasts. His red Triumph TR2 is preserved at the Macao Grand Prix Museum. He was the only Portugal-associated winner until António Félix da Costa won in 2012. Per the official Macao Grand Prix Museum, his nationality is listed as Portuguese.