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How many people attended speedway in Britain during the 1950's?
Hi Matthew.
There's no way I know of to answer your question. First there are many many race tracks in Britain, and secondly I doubt that they kept records of attendence back that far.
I know that in 1955 there sere about 200,000 people at the 24 hour race in LeMans France, but that's all I can tell you.
Here's a website to try,
http://sportsvl.com/wheel/motorracing.htm
and if you will Google "British Motor Racing History, you should find several leads to more information.
Good luck
Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida USA
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Dan Liddy
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Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.
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I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !
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