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75th AnniversaryBrighton National Speed Trials

THE BRIGHTON HALF MILEIn this 75th anniversary year the Trials will be timed from a standing start over

a half-mill" course instead of the kilometre distance of recent years, thus revertingto the format first adopted In 1924 and which continued until 1938. It is thustimely to review the origins of the Trials and the history of the Brighton Half Mile.

Seventy five years ago, that great Brightonian, the late Sir Harry Preston,persuaded the Town Council to lay a motor racing track, a tarmac surfaced roadand the first of its kind, along the sea front between the Palace Pier to within aquarter of a mile of Black Rock. It was named the Madeira Road, and was thevenue for the first Brighton Speed Trials in 1905. The Madeira Terrace, theelevated walk running along the sea front, made a splendid grandstand, and inSir Harry's words "thousands of people watched the races from there, and allBrighton and half England talked of nothing else during those four exciting days".

The 1905 meeting lasted from July 19 to 22. The races were started at the BlackRock end of the track,and Cars were classified mostly according to rolling chassisprice; £300 to £400, £400 to £500, and so on up to £800 to £900. They were timedover the flying start kiJometre, with and without passengers. The motor cyclistscompeted in handicap races over the standing start mile based upon engine capa-city, weight of machine, and weight of rider. The heroes of the meeting wereClifford Earp, who on one run covered the flying start kilometre at 97.25 mph inhis six cylinder Napier car, and the French motor cyclist, Henri Cissac, who brokethe world's record over that distance on his 14 hp twin-cylinder Peugeot at 86mph.

Eighteen years were to pass before another meeting took place, when, on JulyJ4, 1923, the Brighton and Hove Motor Cycle and Light Car Club organised anopen event. The start was placed at the PaJace Pier end and competitors matchedagainst one another in a series of untuned "knockout" races, a system thatcaused some dissatisfaction. This was abandoned in 1924, the Club decided upona measured half mile with a standing start, over which competitors were run inpairs and individually timed. Fastest time of day was made by the motor cyclist,E. Spencer, at 69.2 mph on his 494cc Douglas against J. Joyce's 64.2 mph in hisJ496cc A.C. car.

Perhaps the police ban on speed trials on public roads in J925 would explainwhy there were no further meetings until 1932, when someone remembered thatthe Madeira Drive was Corporation property and not subject to the ban. Theenterprising Brighton and Hove Motor Club obtained permission from the Corpo-ration to use it, switched their annual speed trials from Brooklands to Brighton,and held them without interruption until 1938.

The finest exponents in the art of getaway were to compete over the BrightonHalf Mile, but if one had to name one above all others it would be the motorcyclist, the late Eric Fernihough, who wrested from the German BMW factory theworld's records, both solo and sidecar, over the standing and flying start kilo-metre, on his self-prepared supercharged and unsupercbarged 996cc BroughSuperiors.

Femihough was lavish in his praise of both Corporation and Club, and neverfailed to remind competitors of the debt they owed to Sir Harry Preston. His1936 course record of 9O.00mph will be lowered; but at the time it was as electri-fying as Henk Vink's 127.97 mph over the kilometre in 1978 on his lOOOccsuper-charged nitro-methane burning Kawasaki Special and Terry Smith's record runwith a terminal speed of 175mph.

Message from the Mayor of BrightonCouncillor John Leach

While the National Speed Trials is but one of a great number ofsporting events taking place on Madeira Drive each year, it isdifficult to believe that any other occasion creates more excitement.

These Trials, so successfully organised by the Brighton and HoveMotor Club, were established more than 70 years ago and are theoldest motor sporting event in the British calendar. 1 am sure the1980 Trials will continue that fine tradition of sportsmanship forwhich the event has become well known.

It is with much pleasure that I send greetings to the organisers,the participants and all those who will be spectators on Saturday,13th September.

AWARDS ••••THE CLUB TROPHY. replica and £ tOO-for the besttime of the day made by a car.TIIE BRIGHTON TROPHY. replica and £50-for thesecond best time of the day by a car.THE CHATER LEA TROPHY and replica-for thebest time by a lady driver.THE BENN TROPHY &replica-for best time by M.G.THE DOLPHIN TROPHY. replica and £2S-for thebest time by a motorcycle.£15 for the second best time made by a motorcycle.THE SUSSEX TROPHY and replica- - for the best timeby a motorcycle and sidecar.THE GEORGE BROWN TROPHY-for the motor-cycle breaking the outright kilometre record.THE WALTER EDLIN TROPHY and replica-for thebest time by a B.H. & M.C. member in a car.THE ROBERT McGHIE TROPHY and replica-forthe winner of Class 1.THE PRESIDENT'S TROPHY and replica (presentedby Alan Fraser) for the best time inClass 2.THE MONTY SEYMOUR TROPHY and replica-forthe best time in Class 3.THE CARTER-SHAW MEMORIAL TROPHY andreplica-for the best time in Class 4.AN AWARD-for the best time in Class 5.THE FORREST LYCETT TROPHY and replica-forthe best time in Class 6.THE SIMPSON LEE TROPHY and replica-for thebest time in Class 7.THE DUTTON FORSHA W TROPHY and replica-for the best time inClass 8.THE SHELL TROPHY-for the best time in Class 9.THE SIDNEY TIDY TROPHY and replica-for thebest time in Class 10.THE ENDEAVOUR BOWL and replica-for the besttime inClass 11.THE DENNIS SMITH TROPHY and replica-for thethe best time inClass 12.THE MIDGLEY TROPHY and replica-for the besttime inClass 13.THE EUGENE QUERO MEMORIAL TROPHY andreplica for best time inClass 14THE UNIVERSITY MOTORS CUP and replica-forthe fastest Austin Healey Club Member driving an AustinHealey in Class 6.THE SOUTHERN CARBURETTOR CUP-for thefastest Austin Healey Club Member driving an AustinHealey in Class 8.

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LIST OF OFFICIALSStewards-R.A.c.-

B. & B. M.C.-V.M.C.C.

Clerk of the Course-Deputy Clerk of Course-Secretaries of Meeting-Scrutineers--

Mr. B. SykesDr. McGbie, B. Bowman, D. A. Smith,Dr. I. Bailey, t.. N. TollJ. K. KingT. JohnstoneMrs. R. Gowing and Mrs. J. LawrenceD. Beeney, C R. Leonard, J. Madden,M Madden. I. J Thompson

Timekeeper_ G. Hall and AssistantsHon. Medical Officer- Dr A. P. GuerrierChief Course Marshal- K. RobertsonChief Gate Marsbal- B. HarrisChief Paddock Marsbal- Terry ArmstrongChiefAssemblyArea Marshal-R. E GowingChief Start Marsbal- Barry CouzinsPublic Announctr- John HeasmanPaddock Announcers- S. Horton-Stephens and 1. Horton-StephensResults- A. Payne and Alan Huntley

APPRECIATIONSThe Committee wish to express their appreciation for the veryhelpful co-operation of:The Worshipful the Mayor of Brighton (Councillor John Leach)The Brighton Amenities Committee and its OfficersThe Borough Engineer (M. Kearns, C.Eng., F.I.Mun.E.)The Chief Supt. of Brighton (Chief Supt. N. Cooper)

The Organisers also wish to acknowledge the assistance of 'hesponsors : Messrs. Cbandlers of Brighton

The Organisers wish to express their sincere thanks to thefollowingfor their assistance:The Mayor & Corporation of Brighton for use of Madeira DriveThe St. Johns Ambulance BrigadeMessrs. Dutton-Forshaw Ltd. and T. J. Motors for Breakdown

AppliancesBrighton, Hove & District Omnibus Co., for Timekeeper's BusBrighton & District M.C.C. for their help with marshallingFire Appliances-Motor Race Rescue UnitChandlers of Brighton for use of BMW course cars

OFFICIAL PROGRAMMECopyright

Happy Anniversaryfrom the Sponsors

It is with pride that once again we are able tosponsor the Brighton and Hove Motor ClubNational Speed Trials, particularly in the yearof their 75th anniversary.

We congratulate their club on the anniversaryand upon the excellent organisation of theTrials. As a local Brighton Company, we lookforward to many more years association withthe Brighton and Hove Motor Club to ensurethe future success of the Speed Trials.

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Competition Runs at 11 a.m.Meeting ends at 5.30 p.m.

Organised by the Brighton & Hove Motor Club

Kilometre Course Record - 17.48 sees.held jointly by

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List of EntriesClass 1. Brighton and Hove handicap class (closed to membersof the promoting club). One run only. Maximum number ofentries 30.

Entrant Car c.c,II. Dr. R. J. Aston Lotus Elan +2 155812. G. Tyack Sbarro BMW 328 Replica 199814. M. 1. Wenham MG Midget 127515. T. C. Llewellyn Aston Martin DBR I 299616. N. J. Crocker Dutton Phaeton 300017. G. C. Dixon Lotus Elan 53 155818. M. R. Osborne Bond Equipe 2 litre 199119. P. Cimowiec Golf G.T.r. 160020. T. Armstrong Mini 1200 177021. Mrs. S. Colton Ferrari Dino 206 SP 198622. Malaya Garage Ltd.

(A. Yates-Smith) Porsche 911S 269523. Malaya Garage Ltd.

(M. Wilds) Porsche 911S 280824. D. Wilson G.R.G. Silhouette D2 160025. A. D. Spencer Ford RS 2000 220026. J. R. Bailey Mallock U2 Mk IX 160027. A. C. Going BMW 2002 Til 199028. G. Styring Porsche 911S 280029. T. A. Stables Mazda 323 129830. B. France Ford Anglia 150031. Tony Toys Quality Soft Toys

(P. Bristow) Leyland Mini 1275 GT 129332. J. L. McNeil Escort Special Saloon 450034. Colin Cars Ltd.

(W. Hardman) Colt Lancer 159735. Mile Oak Garage

(R. F. Gillingham) Brabham BT21 23 1600

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Class 2. Series and Modified Production TouringCars up to 1300 c.c.

Enl""IOI Car c.c, lsI RUIl 2nd RUII40. Tony Toys Quality Soft Toys

(P. Bristow) Leyland Mini 1275 GT 129341. D. Gale Gale Mini Clubman 129342. T. Stables Mazda- 323 129843. C. Clarke Leyland Mini 99744. A. B. Tewson Talbot Imp 99845. P. Goulet Talbot Imp 99870. Pegasus Finishing Endeavour

Motor Co. (1. May) Ford Fiesta 129846. A. 1. Smith Sunbeam Imp Sport 998

1st Time 2nd Time 3rd TimeKilometre Class Record-T. Gibbs, Chrysler Imp, 27.4 secs.-1977

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Class 3. Series and Modified Production TouringCars 1301-2000 c.c.

Entrant Car c.c, 1st Run 2nd Run50. D. M. Bashford Alfa Romeo GlV 196251. P. J. H. Goodman Ford Escort RS 2000 199852. Wcst London Motors

(A. Llewelyn-Davies)Alfa Romeo Guilietta 1756

53. C. Milner Ford Capri II 199356. G. Tyack BMW 320 GP5 199857. G. Wadge Ford RS 2000 199358. C. E. Fawcett BMW 2002 Ti 199059. Colin Cars Ltd.

(c. Slaughter) Colt Lancer 159760. Marshall & Fraser Racing Team

(R. W. Forth) Skoda Coupe 130 RS 1700

1st Time 2nd Time 3rd TimeKilometre Class Record-G. V. Tyack. B.M.W. 320i. 24.71 secs.-1979

Class 4. Series and Modified Production TouringCars over 2001 C.c.

Entrant Car63. T. Gibbs Vauxhall Firenza64. M. P. Yates Ford Capri65. G. H. R. Brown Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL66. A. G. H. Lapsley BMW 3.0 CS67. Bell & Colvill Ltd.

(S. F. Mathieson)A1fa Romeo Giulictta

68. D. M. Brown Vauxhall Chevette HS69. A. D. Spencer & Son Ltd.

(M. Spencer) Ford RS 200071. C. V. Polling Ford Lotus Cortina72. J. Hancock Mercedes-Benz 300 S,EL73. Seppi Fabrications

(G. Chapman) Vauxhall Chevettc HS74. R. S. Pharaoh Ford Escort Mk 175. D. Richardson B.M.W. M53576. C, Smith B M.W. 323i

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Class 5. T. Register M.G.'s.

Kilometre Class Record-John Pope, Vauxhall, 23.10 secs.-1975

Entrant81. G. E. Edney82. D. Saunders83. R. Curtis84. R. Gammons85. R. J. Shadbolt86. B. Sayers87. C. S. Owen

Car c.c, 1st RUII 2nd RunMG TB 1250MG TC 1466MG TC 1250MG TF 1500MG TA 1466MG TC 1250MG TB 1466

1st Time 2nd Time 3rd TimeKilometre Class Record-G. Giusti, M.G., 28.7 secs.-1977

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Class 6. Sports Cars and G.T. Cars up to 1300c.c.

Entrant Car c.c. I5t Run 2nd Run90. G. Hulford Unipower GT 129391. A. C. Grant Austin Healey Mk 1 129392. R. Smith MG 12 84793. l. Polley Austin Healey Le Mans Sprite 129394. M. J. Lovelace

Austin Healey Sprite Mk In 109895. N. Nield Austin Healey Sprite Mk I 1275

lst Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Kilometre Class Record.-Vivien West, M.G. Sprite, 27.10 secs.-1977

Class 7. Sports Cars and G.T. Cars 1301-2500 c.c.

Entrant Car c.c, 1st Run 2nd Run100. Willcocks Motoring Services

(C. W. Buchanan) MG B Roadster 1892101. J. H. Bittleston Triumph TR3A 1991102. West London Motors

(G. Divey) Alfa Romeo 2000 Spyder 1962103. J. T. D. Furniss Triumph TR3 2138104. H. M. Goodman Porsche 911S 2341lOS. West London Motors

(N. D. Payne) Triumph GT 6 1998106. A. C. Price Triumph TR3A 2000107. P. D. Raine Lotus Elan Sprint 1760108. P. J. Rix Lotus Elite 1558109. J. Whiting Caterham Super Seven 1650110. I. Wellard Lotus Elan Sprint 1558III. B. Curd Lotus Elan Sprint 1760112. West London Motors

(T. Castle-Miller) Triumph GT6 1998113. P. A. Iackson

Frazer Nash Le Mans Rep. 1971114. A. Gilbert Lotus Europa 1650115. H. Sword Lotus Elan 1800-116. Harvard Clothing

(M. Pullen) Porsche 911S 2311117. G. Tyack

(E. Tyack) Sbarro 328 Replica 1998118. J. P. Welburn Triumph TR 2 1991119. G. C. Dixon Lotus Elan S3 1558120. T. Legate Porsche 911 T Targa 2341121. Kelvedon Motors

(P. Thomas) Lotus Elan 1800122, G. Hayes Lotus 7 1558123. S. M. Jefferies Lotus 7 s.nr 1598

lst Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Kilometre Class Record-H. Sword, Lotus Elan, 24.81 secs.-1979

Start at Black Rock of 1905 Brighton Speed Trials

Programme taken from Souvenir Handkerchief of 1905(presented to Brighton & Hove Motor Club)

Official Programme and Souvenir

Brighton Motor Week, 1905The Brighton Motor Track which is laid down in the Madeira Road

is the most magnificent in the world. It bas been provided by the town at acost of £4,000 and is laid with "tarmac" (iron-slag treated with tar andcreosote). The "tarmac" begins at the eastern end of Terrace and endsat the eastern end of the Aquarium, both east and west of it i.. a goodstretch of straight road, while the incline leading to Marine Parade oppositeSussex Square suggests an ideal flying start.

MONDAY. JULY 17th - Military Tournament by the 20th Hussars.Promenade Concert in the Pavilion Grounds at 7.30 p.m. Band of H.M.Scots Guards.

TUESDA Y, JULY 18th - Promenade Concert in Pavilion Grounds at7.30 p.m. Band of H.M. Trish Guards. Organ Recital in the Dome byMr. W. Norman Roe. Reception by the Mayor and Soiree,

WEDNESDAY. JULY 19th-RACES at 2 p.m. Scratch Race for 15 h.p.Darracqs. Promenade Concert in Pavilion Grounds at 7.30 p.m. Bandof f·LM. 2nd Life Guards.

THURSDAY, JULY 20th-RACES at 2 p.m. Scratch Race for MotorBicvcles. 14 entries, including a 12 h.p. Peugeot driven by Henri Cissac.A 10 h.p. Barnes by G. Barnes, and a couple of Matchless machines bythe Brothers Collier. Promenade Concert in Pavilion Ground at7.30 p.rn. Band of H.M. Royal Scots Fusiliers (with Pipers).

J7RIDAY. JULY 21~t-RACES at 2p.m. LADlES HANDICAP. Sevenentries. for the "Daily Mail" 100 Guinea Challenge Cup. PromenadeOoncert in the Pavilion Grounds at 7.30 p.m. Band of H.M. RoyalHorse Guards (Blue).

SATURDAY. JULY 22nd-RACES at 2 p.m. A Handicap Sweepstake forTouring Cars. Also the Race for the Autocar Challenge Cup. PromenadeConcert in Pavilion Grounds at 7.30 p.m. Band of H.M. GrenadierGuards.

1905 Bright

A White Steamer beating a Simrns-Welbeck io tb-

The late Sir Algernon Guinness (Darracq). He was B_&H.M.C. Vice-Presidentand R.A.C. Steward at numerous Brighton Speed Trials

Speed Trialsby kind permission of "The Autocar"

heat in the scratch race (Event 4) on Thursday

Miss Dorothy Levitt, driving an 80 h.p. Napier, leading Mr. Moore-Brabazonon a 90 h.p, Mors, in the Handicap Sweepstake

Brighton Motor Week 1905.permission from

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19th, 1905.The first event starred at about 2.15 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon of

last week in magnificent weatber. A large number of people were present towitness the races. Owing to the length of the course and the many pointsfrom which a splendid view of tbe cars could be obtained, the crowd did notappear as great as it really was. The arrangements were really well carriedout, and every facility was given to members of the press in the performanceof their duties. Midway between the starting and finishing points there is asmall reading room on the top of the Marine Parade. This was used byMr. Orde as a conning tower from which he could get into communicationwith every part of the course by telephone.

The telegraph system of affording information to the public wasexcellent and served admirably to excite and maintain tbe public interest.The Ioltowing officials looked after the races: -Mr. Alfred Bird, judge;Col. H. C. L. Holden, Messrs. R. B. Phillips and C. D. Rose, M.P., clerksof the course; IMr. I. Ochs, starter; Mr. 1. Lyons Sampson, clerk of thescales; Messrs. T. H. Woollen and A. V. Ebblewhite, timekeepers; and Mr.J. W. Orde, secretary. The Old Ship Hotel was the headquarters of theA.C.G.B.!., and tbroughout the meeting it might justly be said to haveearned the title of the "Hub of Brighton," since it never ceased to be therallying centre throughout the week.FRIDAY, JULY 21st, 1905

Extracts reprinted by kind"The Autocar," July 29th 1905

Another superb afternoon, a cloudless sky and a blazing suo. Thechief events of interest in tbe afternoon's programme were the ladies' handi-cap race and the race for the Daily Mail challenge cup, and these eventswere specially attractive. because not only were the competing cars ofTitanic power, but because two were announced to be driven by ladies. Ofthese, Miss Claudia LasseU, wh.o was down to drive a 90 h.p. Mercedes, didnot compete since it was reported that one of the gears of her car bad beendamaged by the careless driving of a mechanician. Miss Dorothy Levitt,however, drove splendidly in every round of the event, and seemed as muchat home on an 80 h.p. Napier as on a 6 b.p. De Dion.

Tn this event (Daily Mail Challenge Cup) Mr. Clifford Earp (winner)beat the British kilometre record. Previous 10 Friday it stood at 26 2/5 sec.,or 87.24 m.p.h. It will be seen that Miss Levitt reacbed ber greatest speedin the second round, and we believe she is the first lady to have accomplis bed78.71 m.p.b. on a racing car. Naturally the public took great interest inher performance, she and Earp receiving the major portion of the spectators'applause.SATURDAY, JULY 22nd, 1905.

Just before the race, Mr. Orde, who. of course, acted as directeuren chef during the meeting, showed us his "conning tower." This in realitywas the Marine Parade lift station, at which passengers arrive from theMadeira Road below. In tbe front of the shelter there is a covered balconyfitted with a garden seat. This was kept secluded from the public by meansof locked doors, the sanctity of which was guarded by a constable. Oneither side telephones were arranged by means of which communication wasestablished with every part of the course and the timekeepers. The com-manding position, moreover. of the balcony enabled the secretary to seewhat was happening at both ends, and at his command another constablestood on the balcony with red and yellow flags to signal "course clear" and"car coming." At tbe finishing post the brilliant collection of cups andprizes was displayed on a table, guarded by two policemen and acommis innaire.

At the close of the meeting the prizes were distributed by Mrs.Holden.

. In conclusion. it must be admitted that everything considered tbeBrighton Motor Week has proved itself sufficiently not only to warrant theexpenditure on the Madeira course, but to ensure the repetition of anothersuch week in 1006.

Class 8. Sports Cars and G.T. Cars over 2500 c.c.

Entrant Car c.c, 1st Run 2nd RUD130. R. J. Day Sunbeam Tiger 4700131. K. G. Hubbard Sunbeam Tiger 4735132. M. J. Bradshaw Sunbeam Tiger 5000133. J. R. Coray Sunbeam Alpine Tiger 4200134. N. C. Day Sunbeam Tiger 4261135. M. R. Murray Sunbeam Tiger 260 4261136. J. Walker Sunbeam Tiger 4261137. M. G. Wildgoose Sunbeam Tiger I 4263138. West London Motors

(C. KingwelJ) Jaguar E Type 3.8 3772139. M. J. R. Knapman Allard 12 6800140. R. Nosowicz TVR 5000141. H. A. Waller & Sons Ltd.

(G. Styring) Porsche 911S 2800142. G. A. Gear MG BGT V8 3528143. G. Capel (P. Jameson) Jameson-Merlin 27000144. S. J. Murray Austin Healey 3000 Mk 1 2912145. P. Newman Jaguar XKI40 3781146. R. W. Oram Jaguar E Type 3900147. V. J. Young MG CGT 2940148. P. L. Benton Maserati QuattroPorte 4000149. P. L. Benton

Mercedes 300 SL Roadster 3000150. S. Pattinson Aston Martin V8 5300151. M. A. Knowles Austin Healey 3000 3000152. R. Richards Jaguar XK 150 S 3.8 3848153. 1. A. Tiller 12 Allard 7923154. Malaya Garage Ltd.

(M. Wilds) Porsche 911S 2695155. Malaya Garage Ltd.

(A. Yates-Smith) Porsche 911SC 2808156. B. Brewer TVR Grantura 3528157. A. E. Bianchi Jaguar E Type 3781158. M. V. Gauntleit Aston Martin Vantage 5340159. S. A. Wiseman Austin Healey 100 M 2660160. P. Foster Aston Martin DB4 3670161. T. A. Grant Allard 5243162. D. P. Roberts Duuon Phaeton 3000163. B. Sidery-Smith MG BGT V8 3525164. M. Neilan Ferrari GP 4 4390165. R. Stevens Kougar Monza 2994166. T. M. Smith MG BGT V8 3500167. R. W. Byford Austin Healey Mk JII 3000168. M. T. Hilton Ferrari GTO 4000169. I. C. Hilton Ferrari GTB C 3300170. R. Jones Porsche Carrera 2997171. W. D. S. Lake Ferrari 250 2953172. D. T. Wilding Jaguar E Type 3.8 3800173. J. Prior Austin Healey Mk 111 2912

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Kilometre Class Record-Nick Green, A.C. Cobra, 21.50 secs.-1978

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Class 9. Bentley Invitation Class. Restricted to members ofthe Bentley Drivers' Club. driving Bentleys. Maximum numberof entries 30.

Entrant Car c.c. 1st Run 2nd Run180. D. J. Newman Bentley Mk VI/SI 4887181. B. M. Russ-Turner

Bentley Brooklands Replica 4398182. B. M. Russ-Turner Bentley E). Birkin

Brooklands Single Seater 4398183. D. Rolfe Bentley 4t 4398184. I. T. H. Bentall

Bentley Mk VI SI Special 4887185. M. V. Gauntlett Bentley 4t/6t 6398186. M. V. Gauntlett Bentley 4l (S) 4257187. L Grenville-Mathers

Bentley Mk VI Special 4250188. T. C. Llewellyn Bentley 3 8 8300189. D. Worrall Bentley 4t litre 4398190. D. W. Llewellyn Bentley191. R. A. Palmer Bentley Mk VI Special 4887192. Mrs. W. A. Shoosmith Bentley 4t Sports 3488

1st Time 2nd Time 3ed TimeKilometre Class Record-David Llewellyn, Bentley. 25.1 secs.-1978

Class 10. Sports Racing Cars up to 1600 C.c.Entrant Car

195. P. J. Black Terotrim Mallock Clubmans196. C. Smith Eurolot197. G. Capel (A. Crighton) Merlyn Mk 6198. G. E. Miller Milmor SPL Mk IV199. A. J. Bunker Mallock Mk 16B200. D. Wilson G.R.G. Silhouette 02201. D. Beckett Costinj Nathan G.T.202. A. T. Payne Mallock U2203. Seppi Fabrications

(R. Glass) G.D.C. U2 R.80204. K. G. Moore Clubmans Sports S.79.C54. J. F. Gooch Centaur Mk 12

205. R. Powell Gyphon C.73

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1st Time 2nd Time 3rd TimeKilometre Class Record, Keith Corridon, Taydec, 22.17 secs.-1978

Class lL Sports Racing Cars over 1600 c.c,208. E. Farncombe Harvey-Tiga sen 2000209. Home Tunc Ltd.

(N. B. Hulme) Lola 170 Can Am 7000210. D. Mason-Styrron Ferrari Dino 206 SP 1986211. T. C. Llewellyn Aston Martin DBRt 299680. G. E. Priaulx Tiga SC80 Sports Racing 2000

212. G. J. Chapman(M. C. Cbapman) Lotus 30 4700

213. R. J. Horne McLaren M8D 8100

1st Time 2nd Time 3rd TimeKilometre Class Record-Bob Marsland, Chevron. 21 5 secs.-1977

Class 12. Formula Ford Racing Cars up to 1600 C.c.

Entran! Car c.c. tst nun 2nd Run220. M. J Hills A.S.D. F.F. 1600221. J. R. Bailey Matlock U2 Mk IX 1600222. R. Martin Royale RP 26 1600223. W. G. Heathcote Crossle 32-35 1600224. B. Martin Royale RP 26 1600225. B. Garwood Hunt IC 2/80 1600226. S. Brown Crossle 32F 1598227. A. L. Thompson Rostron CT 78 1598

1st Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Kilometre Class Record-Nicholas Pearce, Saracen 78, 25.3 secs.-1978

Class 13. Racing Cars up to 1100 C.c.Entrant Cllr c.c, 1st Run 2nd ({UJ)

230. M. Ruocco Kieft F3 998231. R. F. Tolhurst Cooper Type 67 998232. Miss I. Van Praag Cooper TS9 FI 998233. A. Card (L. R. Card) Cooper Mk 6 1100

1st Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Kilometre Class Record-M. F. Braby, Cooper FJ, 23.34 secs.-1963

Class 14. Racing Cars 1101-2000 c.c.Entrant Car c.c. 1st Run 2nd RUIl

240. D. Render Lola T.560 2000241. K. Corridon Taydec Atlantic 1600242. Mrs. S. I. Scott Scou Special 1588243. P. A. Jackson Cooper Bristol Mk r J971

8. K. E. Ayers March 75/76 B 16()()244. L. Edmunds GRD 273 1600245. Flint Motor Engineers Ltd.

(T. Howard) Crossle 33/35 1998246. D. Wilson G.R.G. Brabham BTI8 1600247. G. Hunt March 733 1598248. D. J. Martin Lola T.492 1998249. A. E. Dix Sealink Martin BMI6 2000250. V. C. Carter March 752 1600

1st Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Kilometre Class Record-David Franklin, March 772, 19.09 secs.-1978

Class 15. Racing Cars over 2000 C.c.Entrant Car c.e. ht Run 2nd Run

255. M. A. R. HallTrojan Formula 5000 TIOI 5000

6. AUwood Cars Ltd.(A. Humphries) March 761 Fl 3400

2. S. I. B. Riley March 741 2991256. The Redland Motor House of Bristol

(M. Williams) Hesketh 308 EF 1 3001257. Trinity Garage for Dodge Trucks

(M. C. Allan) McLaren Ml4D 50007. Team Nolton

(P. M. Edwards) March 76A/78A 34004. T. M. Smith March 761 500033. A. Sauvarin Chevron B32 5700

258. K. Cox Leda LT25 F.5000 5000259. B. Kirk Tech-Craft Brabham 3500260. F. J. Burt BRM PI60 2999261. M. C. Chapman

Monzanapolis Lister Jaguar 3781262. J. Williamson Chevron B28 5000263. C. Bracey Vebra Chevrolet Mk 1 7600

1st Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Kilometre Class Record- Terry Smith. Brabham BT 35X;and D. Harris, McRae GM 1, 17.48 secs.-1978

Class 16. Motorcycles (by invitation only).No. Name Mac.hine Capacity Club

Class 1 Solo Mes. up (0 250cc

350. J. E. Calder Rudge 1934 PVT 250 VMCC351. P. Caldwell Yamaha TZ 250 SES352. R. F. Cheesman Suzuki 249 NSA

Class 2 Solo Mcs. up 10 500ec

355. V. G. Roberts Seeley G50 496 VMCC356. M. J. Rogers Rudge Ulster PVT 499 VMCC357. A. A. Morgan Rudge PVT 499 VMCC358. 1. Thompson 1937 Norton 490 VMCC

International PVT359. C. Ricketts Matchless G50 496 Velocette OC SES360. W.n.Dent Douglas 1927 Vinl' 494 VMCC361. Sheelagh Neal Scott J 929 Vinl' 500 NSA362. A. Weeden Triumph 499 SES363. E. Longley Triumph 499 NSA364. D. Gill BSA Gold Star 500 VMCC365. D. Harmswonh Triumph 500 NSA

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Class 3 Solo Mes. up to l000cc

370. M. T. Bertin Suzuki 738 NSA371. R. Knight Brough Sup' 1928/38 994 YMCC

PYT372. R. C. Gilbert Honda CBX 1000 SES373. B. Keys Norton/JAP 998 SES374. C. Clifford Douglas PYT 746 YMCC375. J. Battley Impala 875 BD &HRA376. M. Nolan NATS 998 SES377. P. Manzano Douglas 1927/34 PYT 596 YMCC378. C. Goodridge Kawasaki 999 Brighton MeC379. C. L. Luffman Honda 498 Brighton MCC

Class 4 Solo Mes. lip to 2000cc

380. P. Higham Texaco Suzuki 1200 NSA

Class 5 Sidecars & Three Wheelers lip to 1300cc

385. J. Penney Hillman Imp 875 NSAPass Ballast

386. D. Mawson Yamaha 750 Brighton MCCPass C. Plant

387. M. Barton Clark Yamaha 750 SESPass D. Curtiss

388. O. O'Neal Scott 1930 500 YMCCPass P. O'Neal

389. W. Bretherton Kawasaki 1000 SESPass M. Ives

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395. A. Mussard Honda CBX 1000 Brighton MCC396. C. Stepto Suzuki GSX 1100 Brighton MCC397. R. Geary Honda CBX 1000 Brighton MCC398. "Bergspyder" Suzuki GSX 1100 NSA399. M. Phillips Honda CBX 1000 Brighton MCC400. R. Robertson Norton Vincent 1000 SES401. E. Pearson Suzuki GSX 1100 Worthing Egs,402. D. G. Baker Suzuki GSX 1JOO Brighton MCC

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WARNING TO THE PUBLICThe Public are warned that on no account may they cross MadeiraDrive during the event or watch the proceedings from underneath

the Co.onnade or from the South Side of Madeira DriveMotor Racing is dangerous and Spectators attending this track do soentirely at their own risk and it is a condition of admission that the pro-moters, owners of the track and the drivers of vehicles are absolved fromall liability in respect of accidents causing damage or personal injury to

spectators

Now that the Club has wisely decided to revert to the earlier half mile course,here is the list of past winners over that distance:

BRIGHTON STANDING START HALF MILECARS

J496cc A.C.3976cc Sunbeam2991cc Maserati2261cc Bugatti2905cc Alfa Romeo2998cc Vauxhall Villiers1990cc Alta1990cc AltaMOTOR CYCLES494cc Douglas996cc Brough Superior996cc Brough Superior996cc Brough Superior996cc Brough Superior996cc Brough Superior490cc Norton496cc Cotton

Time Speedsees. m.p.h,13.0 138.46.2 136.36.4 134.33.6 132.35.8 130.43

14.0 128.57.2 126.76.4 125.00.6 123.29.8 121.62

15.0 120.00.2 118.42.4 116.88.6 115.38.8 113.92

16.0 112.50.2 111.11.4 109.76.6 108.43.8 107.14

Time Speedsees. m.p.h.17.0 105.88.2 104.65.4 103.45.6 102.27.8 101.12

18.0 100.00.2 98.90.4 97.83.6 96.77.8 95.74

19.0 94.74.2 93.75.4 92.78.6 91.84.8 90.91

20.0 90.00.2 89.11.4 88.24.6 87.38.8 86.54

Time Speedsees. m.p.b.21.0 85.71

.2 84.91

.4 84.11

.6 83.33

.8 82.5722.0 81.82

.2 81.08

.4 80.36

.6 79.65

.8 78.9523.0 78.26

.2 77.59

.4 76.92

.6 76.27

.8 75.6324.0 75.00

.2 74.38

.4 73.77

.6 73.17

.8 72.58

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J. JoyceM. CampbellW. StraightR. ShuttleworthR. ShuttleworthS. CummingsG. TaylorG. Taylor

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E. SpencerR. StoreyR. StoreyN. PopeE. FernihoughE. FernihoughJ. WaiteF. Williams

Time Speedsees. m.p.b.25.0 72.00

.2 71.43

.4 70.87

.6 70.31

.8 69.7726.0 69.23

.2 68.70

.4 68.18

.6 67.67

.8 67.1627.0 66.6728.0 64.2929.0 62.0730.0 60.0031.0 58.0632.0 56.2533.0 54.5534.0 52.9435.0 51.4336.0 50.00

28.0s23.60s24.20523.80s22.68522.89s22.84s22.455

64.2 mph76.27 mph74.38 mph75.63 mpg79.41 mph78.60 mph78.80 mphSO.17mph

26.0s22.20s23.19522.39520.28520.00825.13s23.22s

69.2 mph81.08 mph77.59 mph80.36 mph88.70 mph90.00 mph73.20mpb77.51 mph

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