The Schneider Trophy Of The Race Track (1929)

Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey. Full titles read: “THE SCHNEIDER TROPHY OF THE RACE TRACK ! - 28 cars - from “Baby Austins“ to mighty Bentleys - provide orgy of speed in 500 mile run all out.“ L/S’s of cars lining up on the grid one car is pushed backwards to the start line with smoke and steam billowing from it’s bonnet. L/S of the motor cars moving away form the starting grid to signal the start of the race. L/S of large motor car passing smaller cars on oval circuit. Various shots of the race in progress. L/S of the winner passing an official waving the chequered flag. M/S of the winner Mr Jack Barclay standing next to his car. Intertitle reads: “Mr Jack Barclay... in a Bentley..... won at average speed of mph.“ Good M/S of Barclay sitting in car with his arm around another driver. Large crowds of people can be seen in the background. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CL