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Brooklands Museum Double Twelve Trackside

July 4, 2017 By pete

The Naper Railton belongs to the Brooklands Museum.

Photos by Jonathan Sharp

Jonathan Sharp again hit the road on June 17th for the VSCC/Brooklands Museum Double Twelve Motorsport Festival. And this time it was truly a special event as it was the 110th anniversary of the opening of the famous track in 1907. In addition, Lord March cut the ribbon to open the restored Main Straight, previously blocked by WWII structure. The re-enactment of the opening parade of 17th June 1907 was led by David Ayre’s 40HP Itala – the same model as was used by Ethel Locke King to lead the original parade.

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Brooklands Double Twelve: In the Paddock

July 4, 2017 By pete

P-3 in the paddock.

Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp

VSCC/Brooklands Double Twelve programme took place the weekend of June 17-18 2017. Everyone is familiar with the Le Mans 24 hour race, first run in 1923. Less well-known is the British equivalent, the Brooklands Double Twelve race. Vintage Alfa Romeo fans may recall the event, however, as the first running of the Double Twelve was in 1929, the winner being Giulio Ramponi driving a 1500cc Alfa Romeo at an average speed of 76 mph.

So why was it called the Double Twelve, rather than the Brooklands 24 hour race? In an effort to appease the local residents of nearby Weybridge, nighttime racing was banned at Brooklands, so the race was run in two 12 hour heats on consecutive days. [Read more…] about Brooklands Double Twelve: In the Paddock

Brooklands Reunion, 2015

August 25, 2015 By pete

Merlin powered Hadlye at Brooklands.

Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp

To most people in the world of old cars, mid-August means one thing, Monterey Car Week. But there are other things going on. Take for example Sunday the 16th.

This was the day for a nice leisurely run up to the Brooklands Racing Circuit in Surrey. [Read more…] about Brooklands Reunion, 2015