History of auto racing
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Auto racing began in the late 19th century. It became an organized sport in the early 20th century and has grown in popularity ever since.
Albert Lemaître classified first in his Peugeot Type 5 3hp in the Paris–Rouen.
The Baltic Automobile & Aero Club
Fernand Gabriel driving a Mors in Paris-Madrid 1903
A remaining section of the Brooklands track in 2007
Brooklands
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Brooklands was a 2.767-mile motor racing circuit and aerodrome built near Weybridge in Surrey, England, United Kingdom. It opened in 1907 and was the world's first purpose-built 'banked' motor racing
History of auto racing
…slightly banked curves and a gravel surface of crushed cement. The circuit was built inside of the horse racing track which was opened 15 years prior. Brooklands, in Surrey, was the first purpose-built 'banked' motor racing venue, opening in June 1907. It featured a 4.43 km (2.75 mi) concrete track with high-speed…
Count Zborowski with Chitty Bang Bang 1 at Brooklands, 1921
Brooklands Aero-Club car badge
The Vickers factory at Brooklands
Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands