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tholden
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 Posted - 21/01/2013 : 13:39:53
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The Motor Cycling Club ( MCC ) held a 1 hour trial at Brooklands on the 26th September 1931 in which a number of MG's were entered. I am trying to find whether there are any reports or additional information anywhere on this trial over and beyond the programme info which I have.
If anyone has any magazines covering this period or any ideas where I might find some info I would be very grateful to hear from you.
Many thanks
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graham holdsworth
United Kingdom
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tholden
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/01/2013 : 16:52:54
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Thanks Graham.
That picture is of event 4 on that day and I am interested in event 1 where a number of MG's were entered in Class L for cars up to 850 cc.
I have already asked Austin if there are any other pics of that day.
Thanks nevertheless for your help.
Much appreciated.
Terry
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JDoe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/01/2013 : 17:22:15
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The November 1931 edition of Motor Sport has a one page article on this event.
It lists the following drivers of Midgets as having gained golds: Waterfield, Whitnal & Toulmin in the first one hour trial and Robson, Armstrong, Taylor, Denton, Gardner and A D Chetwynd in the second trial.
It also states that the Hon A D Chetwynd won a two lap handicap race.
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tholden
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/01/2013 : 22:50:49
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Thanks Andrew. I have kindly been sent a scan of the MS page but no mention of the entrant I am seeking.Does anyone have the Boddy Book on Brooklands that may have something?
Any other mag reviews also helpful if anyone has access to old copies.
Thanks
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ags
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/01/2013 : 00:38:34
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Hi Terry,
I do have a copy of the correct volume of Boddy's History and have scanned the relevant page (p468). I attach the image to this post but I think that it adds little or nothing to what you know. The last section makes interesting reading though!
Andrew Smith - MMM571
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MaGic_GV
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/01/2013 : 10:56:15
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There is a small snippet on this event in Peter Garnier's book 'The Motor Cycling Club', however no mention of MGs. There is reference to one R A Macdermid, who won the Motor Cycle event on a Brough Superior, receiving the Harry Smith Challenge Trophy. Goldie Gardner ran the fastest car, a Rover no less! V L Seyd won the car event on an Austin 7 - would he be Leslie Seyd, later driver of MGs?
Graham
"I'd rather be happy than right anyday" Slartybartfast, Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
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