Brighton Speed Trials, Brighton
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The Brighton Speed Trials, in full The Brighton National Speed Trials, is commonly held to be the oldest running motor race. The first race was held 19–22 July 1905 after Sir Harry Preston persuaded Brighton town council to tarmac the surface of the road adjacent to the beach between the Palace Pier and Black Rock to hold motor racing events. This stretch was renamed Madeira Drive in 1909 and the event is still held there, normally on the second Saturday of September each year. In 1936 Motor Sport described the event as: "undoubtedly the most important speed-trials on the British Calendar." ()
Coordinates: 50°49'1"N, 0°7'23"W
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Queen's Park (Kemptown)Brighton
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- Calculate routeBurlington Street 2 min walk
- Calculate routePaston Place 5 min walk
- Calculate routeBedford Street 5 min walk
- Calculate routeCollege Place 6 min walk
- Calculate routeHalfway Station 3 min walk
- Calculate routeAquarium 12 min walk
- Calculate routeBlack Rock 14 min walk
- Calculate routeBrighton 29 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Brighton Speed Trials?
Nearby attractions include St George's Church, Brighton (5 min walk), Sassoon Mausoleum, Brighton (5 min walk), Bristol Road Methodist Church, Brighton (5 min walk), St John the Baptist's Church, Brighton (6 min walk).
How to get to Brighton Speed Trials by public transport?
The nearest stations to Brighton Speed Trials:
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- Burlington Street • Lines: 12, 12A, 14, 14A, 27, 27B (2 min walk)
- Paston Place • Lines: 12, 12A, 12X, 13X, 14, 14A, 27, 27B (5 min walk)
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- Halfway Station (3 min walk)
- Aquarium (12 min walk)
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