Light Car Derby - Brooklands 1921

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Item title reads - Light Car Derby. Over 40 cars compete in thrilling 200 miles race - Major Seagrave [sic], on Talbot Darracq, averaging 88 m.p.h., winner. Brooklands.

The cars all line up and set off at the beginning of the race. L/S as they race up the track. Various shots of the race round...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
22568
Sort Number:
G 0819
Time in/Out:
01:16:17:00 / 01:17:07:00
Canister:
G 819
Film ID:
246.16
Issue Date:
27/10/1921

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  • The event took place on 22 October 1921.

    The race was called the JCC 200 (JCC standing for "Junior Car Club").

    Despite the title card, "Major Seagrave" should read Segrave (Major Henry Segrave).

    jamied 19th May 2012
  • Thanks.

    British Pathé 13th Aug 2012

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