Bill Boddy Tribute Day

Perhaps the last, and even the first of the greats when it came to motoring journalism, Bill Boddy MBE passed away on 7 July 2011 at the age of 98.  Just a few days before he was dictating copy.  His eight decades of motoring and motorsport will be celebrated with a Bill Boddy Tribute Day at Brooklands Museum on 1 October.

Brooklands was the spiritual home of WB, the undisputed authority on the Surrey Track, the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit, and the day will encapsulate as many aspects of the track and his relationship with it as possible.  A display of Brooklands cars in the paddock and in demonstrations will include the museum’s 24-litre Napier-Railton, the outright Brooklands Outer Circuit Lap Record Holder.  The organisers hope to re-enact a Brooklands start on the original finishing straight, and runs on the test hill and banking, as part of the activities.

With co-operation expected from organisations including the Vintage Sports Car Club, the 750 Motor Club, the Sunbeam Talbot Darracq Register and the Brooklands Society – all owing their existence to WB’s inspiration – a major display of pre-war cars is expected.  Well known experts and personalities are expected to attend. www.brooklandsmuseum.com

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