|
|
||||
|
Sun Shines On 110th Anniversary London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
|
|||
|
On Sunday 5th November, the sun shone and the crowds flocked to watch the
110th Anniversary London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, lining the 60-mile route
to cheer and clap the 492 participants from all over the world. All down the
route people flocked to the roadside to see these magnificent machines in
action. Classic Car Clubs got into the spirit of the event, lining the route
with their own car displays. While the 'Brighton Run' is not a race, there is always the challenge of
being the first car to Brighton while keeping to the average 20 mph speed limit
required by the rules. The first car to reach the finish on Madeira Drive,
Brighton was John Bentley (323) from Mexico City driving a 1903 Berliet Closed
swing-seat tonneau arriving in the sunshine at 10:35, three hours, forty
minutes after leaving Hyde Park. John commented "It was beautiful! Clear roads,
nice weather and lots of people out on the route cheering us along. It was great." “The crowds that we've seen along the route today have been biggest for many
years,” said LBVCR Event Director Roger Etcell on Sunday. “This event is a visual
spectacle and the sunny weather has helped encourage people to come out in their
thousands. The participants, many from Australia, United States, Canada, South
Africa and China, have really enjoyed the atmosphere along the route and have
got into the spirit by returning peoples waves, some have dressed in period
costume and they all enjoy talking to the public about the unique history of
their cars. In Regent Street yesterday, Hyde Park, Crawley and here in Brighton
today, the public have witnessed one of the greatest motoring events in the
world, an event Britain should be very proud of.” | ||||
ABN 47106248033 |
 |
All rights reserved. |