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Press Release - Brooklands Anniversary
Brooklands Anniversary - 30th June 2012
GOLD STAR OWNERS TO CELEBRATE THE BSA GOLD STAR AT BROOKLANDS
On 30th June 1937, Wal Handley lapped the famous Brooklands Outer Circuit at 107.57mph on a 500cc BSA Empire Star. For that lap, he was awarded a Brooklands Gold Star, the tiny enamel badge that signified so much.
That achievement led the BSA Company to name their top sporting 500 "The Gold Star", which became perhaps the best-known name of any British motorcycle.
On 30th June 2012, 75 years to the day, the Gold Star Owners Club plans a commemorative celebration at Brooklands.
The aim is to get more Gold Stars and Rocket Gold Stars in one place at one time than has ever happened before. Owners and riders of other BSA models are also very welcome. There will be an opportunity for Gold Star and RGS owners to ride up the Test Hill and on the Members' Banking. It is hoped there will also be static photo opportunities for the "Goldies" and RGS in front of Concorde "Delta Golf" and on the famous Brooklands Banking.
Among the machines promised already are two replicas of the Handley machine as well as George Wander's Gold Star with the production number of 102, the oldest "Goldie" in existence, 101 having vanished long ago.
Some of the Brooklands Museum racing machines will be run as well.
The event will take place on Saturday 30th June at Brooklands Museum near Weybridge in Surrey.
All owners of "Gold Stars" and RGS are urged to turn out in force to make a record turnout to mark a record anniversary.
Bikes can be ridden in or brought by van/trailer. There is no limit to the number of eligible bikes. Non-BSA owners are encouraged to make the event a destination for a ride. Other Clubs are welcome.
There will be further information in the Club magazine regarding the weekend celebrations for all members and of course the sun is bound to shine!