Where is this?

Unread post by **steve-e** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:20 pm

I'll put this in 'post your photos' in a bit

just get it started here
Where's this? (who are they and what is special about them if you're really brave)

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grasstrackman · Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:56 pm

I'll have a wild stab
The location - Brands
Identity - ???
Whats special - the earliest rear exit outfit

Unread post by **steve-e** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:06 pm

Correct it's Brands Gareth

Which corner?

Bob B · Unread post by **Bob B** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:16 pm

Deffo Paddock plus Jack & John Surtees

Richard Rollings · Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:18 pm

Wrong way up to Druids?

Unread post by **steve-e** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:18 pm

Not the Surtees. The names are totally new to me but they have a place in history.

grasstrackman · Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:23 pm

I'll go with Richards reply.
Is it the first race meeting after converting from a grass track?

Unread post by **steve-e** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:25 pm

grasstrackman · Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:39 pm

Been doing some quick "Google-ing"
First tarmac racing 1950.
Circuit modifications to include Druids in 1953.
Conversion to clockwise circuit 1954.

Bob B · Unread post by **Bob B** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:44 pm

Don Slate mentioned here:

http://www.sdmcc.net/history/grasstrack.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Also have a look at the Road Race section ...

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