Britain’s very first Grand Prix was staged at Brooklands in 1926. Now, celebrating this year’s centenary in spectacular style, the award-winning Brooklands Museum is staging a very special event on Saturday 8 August – 100 years to the day after the original race was held. Marking this milestone in British motor racing history, an amazing gathering of 100 … [Read more...]
Carmarthenshire slips to top of winter accidents in Wales
Government data shows that London has more accidents (4,846) when the weather is poor than all other regions across the country, with nearly double the accidents that occur in Scotland and Wales, put together (2,629). The compilation for Leasing Options showed that within London itself, Lambeth was found to have the most bad-weather related accidents, with … [Read more...]
Hemmels classic displayed at Mercedes-Benz World
Mercedes-Benz World has selected a Hemmels of Cardiff restoration for display at its facility on the former Brooklands Racing Track site at Weybridge, Surrey. The motorcar, a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL right-hand drive roadster, is prominently featured in the main reception area. The restoration was commissioned by a London-based private collector who chose … [Read more...]
