Talk
Gordon Bennett!
March 30, 2023
Gordon Bennett was an American millionaire who inherited a fortune from his publisher father. He supported emerging technology and sport and, in 1899, fascinated by the new motor cars, he instigated the International Gordon Bennett Cup. The inaugural race took place in 1900 between Paris and Lyon, with three countries participating. The 1903 Cup, which was held in Ireland, was a world first in its use of a closed-circuit course, setting the template for future circuit racing. It was also the first international motor race in the British Isles, and was contested by future Brooklands racer Selwyn Edge. Bennett’s promotion of these events boosted the global car industry and established international motorsport.
Our speaker is Patrick Lynch, the author of "At The Greatest Speed", the story of Gordon Bennett, the father of international motor racing.
This event will be in person in the Clubhouse and broadcast on BM.tv Livestream
The Members' Bar will be open from 6pm and hot food will be available.
COVID Safety
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Plan your visit
Date
March 30th, 2023, 7.30pm - 10:00pm
Tickets
Members £4.00
Volunteers £6.00
Non Members £8.00
Livestream Free
Getting Here
Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, KT13 0QN
For evening talks, please use the Campbell Gate (signposted “JTI”) on Brooklands Road using the above postcode. Do not follow brown signs to the museum. Parking is free.
Accessibility
Stepped access to the Napier-Room
Contact
To book your tickets click the book links in the ticket information block or email talks@brooklandsmembers.co.uk
Livestream bookings will be sent the web link in advance of the talk.