Motor racing's revival begins at RAF Gransden Lodge in 1946
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Last updated Jun 8, 2026
On June 15, 1946, motor racing resumed in Britain at RAF Gransden Lodge after a long hiatus due to World War II. This historic event marked the beginning of a new era for motorsport in the country, with notable participants like Reg Parnell winning the Gransden Lodge Trophy. While Europe had already seen circuit races shortly after VE Day, Britain was without tracks until this event. RAF Gransden Lodge, an airfield repurposed for racing, attracted influential drivers and set a precedent for future races in the UK.
- •The race occurred on June 15, 1946, at RAF Gransden Lodge.
- •Reg Parnell claimed victory in the Gransden Lodge Trophy.
- •The event featured cars from MG, Bugatti, and Aston Martin.
- •Drivers included future motorsport influencers like Dennis Jenkinson.
- •RAF Gransden Lodge was previously used for military purposes.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — The airfield where motor racing returned after WW2
"A racing event nearly 80 years ago set the template for the sport's evolution, a historian says.
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