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The History of Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit

February 5th, 2010

The Brooklands motor racing circuit and aerodrome was opened in 1907.  It made history as it was the first ever purpose built motor race circuit that was banked in the world.  In Britain motorists were restricted to a 20mph speed limit and Brooklands was so popular due to the high speeds that could be reached. Sadly the last race was in 1939 and it was the outbreak of the war that put a stop to any further racing.  Brooklands was also one of the first airfields in Britain created by Hugh Locke-King and was also opened in 1907.  In 1939 the whole site was handed over to the wartime manufacture of military aircraft.  The track was badly damaged due to bombings and was also covered by dispersal hangers and as such the racing never returned.

Brooklands was always the home of revolutionary aviation development until British Aerospace ended producing aircraft in 1987.  Today the site is home to the Brooklands Museum; a motoring and major aviation museum, which was founded by the Brooklands Museum Trust that was formed in 1987.  The purpose was to preserve the traditions and spirit of the heritage destination that it is today.  It is currently used for vintage car rallies, motorcycle and other transport-based events .

In addition to the ever developing area, Brooklands Hotel is soon to be opening in the Spring of 2010.  It is to be located in the middle of the motor racing circuit near Weybridge, Chertsey and Cobham all within Surrey.  Being one of the newest luxury surrey hotels, it is aimed towards both the leisure and business visitor with 120 spacious bedrooms and luxury suites.  Brooklands Spa can be enjoyed by those visitors wishing to relax and be pampered during their stay and guests can also enjoy an Italian style meal in the Brooklands Brasserie.

http://www.brooklandshotelsurrey.com

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