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Graham Hill bend, Brands Hatch

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:05:16 -0700

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HDR shot taken with fisheye lens.
Norman Graham Hill (15 February 1929 – 29 November 1975) was a British racing driver and two-time Formula One World Champion. He was born in Hampstead, London.
Graham Hill is the only driver to win the so-called Triple Crown of Motorsport and, with his son Damon, is part of the only father and son pair both to have won the Formula One World Championship.
In November 1975, returning from the Paul Ricard circuit, France, Hill was killed when the Piper Aztec aeroplane he was piloting crashed while attempting to land in foggy conditions near Arkley golf course in North London. The crash also resulted in the deaths of team manager Ray Brimble, mechanics Tony Alcock and Terry Richards, up-and-coming driver Tony Brise and designer Andy Smallman; all from the Embassy Hill team.
His funeral was at St Albans Abbey, UK.
After his death, Silverstone village, home to the track of the same name, named a road, Graham Hill, after him. Graham Hill Bend at Brands Hatch is also named in his honour.

Classic car meet at Brands Hatch

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sat, 09 May 2009 13:50:47 -0700

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Mixture of cars & classes at Brands Hatch today

Junior Series, Brands Hatch

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:15:10 -0700

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Junior Series, Brands Hatch

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:13:50 -0700

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Paddock Hill, Brands Hatch

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:00:23 -0700

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How not to take Paddock Hill bend

Druids, Brands Hatch

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:09:29 -0700

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HDR shot taken with fisheye lens.
Originally used as a military training ground, the field belonging to Brands farm was first used as a circuit by a group of Gravesend cyclists led by Ron Argent with the permission of the local farmer and landowner, Harry Write. Using the natural contours of the land, many cyclists from around London practised, raced and ran time trials on the dirt roads carved out by farm machinery. The first actual race on the circuit was held in 1928, over 4 miles between cyclists and cross-country runners. Within a few years, motorcyclists were using the circuit, laying out a three-quarter mile anti-clockwise track in the valley. Brands Hatch remained in operation during the 1930s, but after being used as a military vehicle park and being subject to many bombing raids during World War II, it needed much work before it could become a professional racing circuit.
Brands Hatch Stadium Ltd. was formed in 1947 and saw the circuit surfaced in April 1950 to create a 1-mile oval course suitable for cars. The Half Litre Car Club for 500 cc Formula Three organised the first race on the 16th April, and in 1953 the Universal Motor Racing Club was established, with a racing school set up at Brands Hatch. The Half Litre Club, later to become the British racing and Sports Car Club, ran many races throughout the 1950s and firmly established the venue as one of Britain's top racing circuits.
The track continued to expand during 1953 and 1954, with the addition of Druids Bend (lengthening the circuit to 1.24 miles), a pit lane and spectator banks and reversing the racing direction to clockwise. The aftermath of the 1955 Le Mans disaster resulted in many race circuits in the country and abroad being closed down for safety reasons, but Brands Hatch was able to comply with the new safety requirements, hosting its first Formula Two race in 1956.

Classic Jaguar

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:55:59 -0700

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Is this a D Type?

Noble

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:52:02 -0700

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Rare and exotic sports car

What is this car?

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:46:20 -0700

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Can anyone ID this car?

Lotus

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:49:18 -0700

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Beautiful condition race car

Bridge over Hailwood Hill, Brands Hatch

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:43:15 -0700

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Fisheye view of pedestrian bridge over the track.

Classic Jaguar

nobody@flickr.com (Nikonmania) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:39:32 -0700

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An XK I think.......