There was a piece on Speedvision a month or so ago whose theme was to show
the many and varied forms of racing in England. The interesting thing was
it was from circa 1961. They went from Silverstone to Goodwood to Brands
Hatch, etc., and one of the events was what they called a vintage car race.
Looked like all prewar cars and some of the drivers were the same names you
heard of as being well known drivers during the 30's, e.g., George Eyston.
I'll leave it to others to draw their own conclusions.
Ted Rodgers
> Listers,
> Is there anyone out there who may have some info on university papers
> done on the effects of automobiles on society? Is there any benchmark?
> Also, how do you differentiate between "classic" and "vintage"? Is
> there such a thing as "classic racing"? And your views are welcome to
> the question of why a lot of us are attracted to the vintage car racing
> either as a driver or spectator. Could this be an "age" related
> phenonoma? Does it make it any less important? The field is open.
> Your answers will help to map the vintage racing scene and its effects
> on society for researchers.
> Thanks.
> Michael
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