Brooklands Belles

Opened in 1907, in Weybridge, Surrey, Brooklands was the world's first purpose-built motor-racing circuit. It was famous for its high speeds and the credo, 'The right crowd and no crowding.' But it was open only to men. After being permitted to compete in just two races, women were banned from all competitive participation by the Brooklands Automobile Racing Club. It was not until the 1930s that t...