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17 Apr 2005, 18:29 (Ref:1280570) | #26 | ||
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There is a really excellent 50min video still available on the whole history told entirely with archive film call "Brooklands the birthplace of British motorsport "
By David Weguelin all the usual sources or www.motorfilms.com |
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It took place in the second part of what were referred to as the "snake" bends, which he approached at about 80mph. He hit the bale and the report confirms the car was travelling up the banking when it overturned, rolling twice, with Houldsworth still "stuck to the steering wheel". The unfortunate driver's skull was fractured and he was taken swiftly to Weybridge Cottage Hospital, accompanied by his wife. Sadly, he died there later in the day. The Times confirms that he had never raced at Brooklands before and says he had completed more laps than anyone else in practice for the race. However, he had apparently competed in several races at Donington: if that was indeed the case he certainly wasn't prominent in the results. As a footnote, a Mrs J Houldsworth took part in a Ladies' Mountain Handicap on October 13th 1934: might she have been his widow? |
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Brooklands claims to being the 'birthplace of british motorsport' 'the first closed course circuit in the world' and 'the first oval circuit in the world' are all incorrect.
However brooklands did invent club racing. Crystal Palace predates brooklands by 8 years on the three claims above. There is no conclusive evidence I've seen for an earlier event than 1899 in the UK on a closed course with proper timing. |
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Replying to this very old thread with additional information about the death of John Houldsworth.
According to a press photo I have showing the aftermath of the racing accident titled "John Holdsworth injured when car turns double somersault in Brooklands race", "John Houldsworth was serious injured during the race for the British Empire Trophy at Brooklands when the Bugatti entered and driven by him hit the hay baling by the Members' Bridge and turned a double somersault. Houldsworth was thrown violently out of the car. Photo shows :- The injured driver being treated by ambulance men near his wrecked car, June 23rd 1934" |
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Does anyone have a photo of the Graham Paige. Thank you |
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