Brooklands, the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, will be celebrating its centenary this summer with a weekend of special events.
The celebrations at the Surrey, U.K., facility will take place on June 15-17, exactly 100 years after it opened.
Friday evening sees a Grand Centenary Ball at Mercedes-Benz World - the site's recently opened Merc experience center - but that's just the start of it. On Saturday the Brooklands Museum hosts a display of vintage and veteran cars from clubs and private owners. Saturday evening sees an Edwardian-themed party in the Brooklands Clubhouse.
Sunday - the actual anniversary day - is the highpoint of the weekend. A recreation of the original Grand Opening Parade will be held on what's left of the 3.5-mile track. Cars will travel along the Finishing Straight and on to the famous banked circuit. As the firm's Silver Arrows Grands Prix cars take to the track, historic aeroplanes will fly overhead to capture the glamour and spirit of the original Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit.
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