Brooklands Trust Members Forum

Update Re Reims Weekend

2010-06-25T10:12:34Z

Further to my earlier email, more information can be found at http://www.weea-organisation.com/
Clicking on the Union Jack gives details in English, although the accompanying sound track is still in French!
Neil B

Grand Prix exhibition - Jackson Shed.

2010-07-28T20:28:04Z

Well, further to my earlier posting, I now see that we do have a racing car from the 1960’s; The Assegai owned (I think) by John Ferris. In my opinion it should be placed after the 1950’s cars and before the Marlboro McLaren. I believe there should be a distinct timeline to the exhibits we have.

Any comments?

NickB

WINGS & WHEELS DUNSFOLD

2010-07-28T11:56:44Z

Not strictly a BTM event but we are offering Members and Volunteers a very special hospitality package.

The event itself is spread over two days this year (29th and 30th August) and is shaping it up to be one of the best yet. Brooklands are organising the motoring side of the event and the Members will have their own paddock for the first time this year along with their own hospitality area.

Our special hospitality package includes:-

Entry to Wings & Wheels
Private hospitality area (covered if wet) with good views and no crowding
Picnic lunch brought to you—no queuing
Unlimited tea and coffee throughout the day
VIP Parking for non classic cars
Brooklands Classic Paddock parking for classic/historic/sports cars

Don’t miss out this special offer

Application forms were incldued in copies of the last Brooklands Bulletin.

You can also book via the phone by ringing the BTM office mornings.

More details on the event here http://www.wingsandwheels.net

FRIDAY MUSIC SESSION - THIS FRIDAY - 27th July

2010-07-28T11:44:13Z

We’re pleased to welcome back Bob Webb who is now fully recovered !.

Bob will be playing saxophone in the Members bar on Friday 30th July. He will be playing a selection of TV and Film theme tunes with a recorded backing which should be interesting - at least you should recognise most of them !

He’ll be on from about 12.30 and meals and refreshement will be available as normal.

Auto-Aero Jumble - Saturday 18th July

2010-06-22T12:57:46Z

The Auto Aero jumble is coming up soon and I hope that you’ve been turfing out your garages looking for items to sell in our special car boot section. You can book a pitch at this event for just £20 to sell items from the back of the car.

You can also book a larger trade pitch for £30 so if you are a trader then please get in touch soon. There is just one undervocer tuning bay pitch left (£50) at the moment so hurry if yoiu would like to reserve that. Otherwise please book one fo the standrad pitches.,

All detials and application form can be found at

http://www.brooklandsjumble.com

Brooklands on Pathe

2010-07-19T13:24:29Z

Enjoy!

http://www.britishpathe.com/results.php?search=brooklands

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=20463

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=20206

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=23992

A bit of rearrangement

2010-06-29T23:03:26Z

It’s not often that the hanger gets rearranged. So here’s a couple of shots of just that very thing happening today. The main points being that teh Harrier has now gone to the back where the Hurricane used to eb and the Hurricane moved to the front. The idea being to keep the aircraft that run near the doors so they can be moved outside and fired up on appropriate occasions.

1) Crossed Tail Planes
2) Shifting the Harrier
3) Wide open spaces - the hanger gets a good sweeping courtesy of Kai
4) An aircraft park outside the clubhouse
5) The Hurricane finally sees the light of day again

Closed again until 12th July

2010-07-03T22:35:28Z

I’m taking a week off to recover from Goodwood so will be back week commencing 12th July

Fête champêtre 26th June 2010

2010-06-27T20:33:30Z

Fête champêtre 26th June 2010

Vieux Charles Fires up !

2010-06-11T20:49:50Z

Well after nearly 25 years the 1912 Vieux Charles has burst into life again. It was towed around to the banking by the BA tug and then after several pushes by the tug it roared into lif. Sadly that was just after I had to leave so I missed the flames coming out of the exhaust and the clouds of smoke - by all accounts it was very dramatic !. Not too surprising for a 98 year old 15 litre car with just four cylinders. The pictures below show it being towed round to the banking and tthe first few attempts where it did attempt it did attempt to fire up in fits of spluttering.