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100 years of the British Grand Prix

Brooklands GP100, Moderns

September 7, 2026 By pete Leave a Comment

This brings back some memories. 1976 Surtees TS19, complete with its controversial livery courtesy of the London Rubber Company, so controversial that the BBC and ITV considered it unacceptable for daytime viewing. If I recall correctly, the advertising strapline at the time was ‘The small family car’.

Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp

The August 7th Brooklands GP100 attracted a field of racing cars from the 1920s to a 1991 McClaren MP4/6. While far from complete, the selection did allow the sold-out crowd to experience the sights and sounds of the cars at Brooklands…something one can’t do at a museum or concours. [Read more…] about Brooklands GP100, Moderns

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