Event Details

June 5th 2010

‘The Brooklands Double Twelve’ Motoring Festival

This year The Brooklands Double Twelve returns, with Brooklands Museum Trust as the official organiser - and with all proceeds going to support the work of the Trust in preserving the legacy of Brooklands and inspiring future generations. For 2010 the action on the Mercedes-Benz World circuit will centre on dozens of Pre-war cars taking part in a full competitive sprint on the Saturday, while over 100 top-class classic cars (up to 12 in each of 12 classes) will compete by invitation in the unique Double Twelve competition, combining Driving Tests and Concours, on the Museum site on both days.

The Double Twelve borrows its name from the 24 hour races organised by the Junior Car Club (JCC) at Brooklands from 1929, but takes its inspiration from rallies organised by the JCC and the Royal Automobile Club in the late 1930s in which the elegance of the competing car was as important as the skill shown by the drivers in tricky manoeuvres. Its return will be well received by motor sport enthusiasts and will undoubtedly be a highlight of the British historic motor sports events calendar.

In addition to the competitions, a wide spectrum of one-make clubs will put on their own stunning displays of cars on the Sunday to complement the celebratory atmosphere. There will be plenty of action going on throughout the weekend, including Test Hill activities, a Trade Village and family entertainment, so there will be something for everyone.

The Vintage Sports-Car Club, providers of motor sport events since 1934, have been appointed as official organisers of the competitive elements. The VSCC and Brooklands Museum have enjoyed a long friendship, thanks to a common interest in Pre-war machinery.

The event opens to visitors at 9am on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June with visitor parking in The Heights off Wellington Way - please follow AA signage. Parking for classic and vintage vehicles is via Mercedes-Benz World and the Vickers Bridge on Saturday and via the Campbell Entrance off Brooklands Road by JTI (previously Gallaher) on Sunday.

Timetable for The Brooklands Speed Trials, Saturday 5th June:
0900-1300 Practice Session
1300-1400 Lunch Break
1400-1800 Competition Runs
There will be parades by Double Twelve Competition cars and other vehicles duing the morning and afternoon sessions, subject to timetabling.

Timetable for The Double Twelve Competition, Saturday 5th June:
0900-1300 Driving Tests
1300-1330 Lunch Break
1330-1800 Driving Tests

Timetable for the Double Twelve Competition, Sunday 6th June:
0900-1300 Driving Tests & Concours Judging
1300-1400 Lunch Break
1400-1545 Test Hill and other Demonstrations
1600 Prize - Giving Ceremony on the Members’ Bar Balcony of the Clubhouse
1800 Event Closes

The Brooklands Double Twelve Motoring Festival has been kindly supported by:
Historics@Brooklands http://www.historics.co.uk
Classic & Sports Car http://www.classicandsportscar.com
Motorsport News http://www.motorsport-news.co.uk
What Car? http://www.whatcar.com
Autocar http://www.autocar.co.uk and the Haymarket Media Group
Lands' End Clothing http://www.landsend.co.uk
Brooklands Motor Company http://www.acheritage.co.uk
Mercedes-Benz World http://www.mercedes-benzworld.co.uk
Scarlet Roundel http://www.scarletroundel.co.uk)
Jaguar Cars http://www.jaguar.com)
The Morgan Car Company http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk
Hagerty Classic Car Insurance http://www.hagertyinsurance.co.uk
Compulsion http://www.compulsion.net
Classic Car Weekly http://www.classiccarweekly.co.uk

Further information at http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/double12

Contact: Neil Sinclair  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  01932 857381 Ext 249

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