Marino Brandoli was born in Modena (Italy) in 1908 and as a child was attracted to the world of engines , the speed and the mystery of mechanics. The passion is such that at the age of 14 years he attended a course (in Bologna) to obtain a license for steam boilers to enable him to operate in the locomotive industry. He spent much of is time at railway stations and in the countryside where the trains passed at full speed; the drivers took care of their "beasts" the engineers used to bet from station to station their best time. Marino obtained the driver's license, to operate the modern combine harvester which Marino’s family had purchased from the so distant United States.
After a few years, having demonstrated his wild passion for engines and mechanics. The well - known Italian Maserati brothers were so impressed by Marino that they employed him in the testing department. From there Marino acquired a vast knowledge racing engines and mechanics.During this period Marino to part in motorcycle racing with good results.
Il RACING CLUB 19 è una gloriosa scuderia automobilistica torinese nata nel 1948
The "HEAD MARINO" was conceived and produced by the "Company Brandoli Marino - Corso Peschiera 51 / b - Torino" in 1946 and had the distinction of being able to replace in a few hours to the head without changing any original organ. Was being built in two types: Touring Car Race and Sports.
As for the "Head Marino Sport Race" in 1947 he earned the nickname "HEAD OF VICTORIES" and it shows the list of races won in the 1947 season (14 awards).
Sesto Leonardi in 1946 won the Championship of the category Sports International Class 750.
