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This page contains the most significant comments about the proposal found in forums, in the petition and around the web. Someone has also proposed an alternative plan. If you want to post your comments or plan here, please send me an e-mail.
Acs, Evan	Terrific plan. I hope all goes well!
“Adam”	It sounds like a very good idea and I would love to have another motor circuit near me seen as I plan to make a career ova it
Anderson, Anthony	The whole thing please (ERA Fan) Im 43 & remember my Dad taking me to Brooklands it should never have been damaged.
Anderson, Paul	Britain is widely regarded as the world's top international motor racing centre. It is therefore entirely justifiable that Brooklands, the world's first purpose built motor racing circuit, is retained as a feabile racing facility. To endorse such a project is to defend this nation's motor racing heritage.
Arnold, John	For sporty drive, like Anglesey moreso.
Arnott, Max	Its history!
Arutunoff, Anatoly	a historic/vintage event would be the best in the world.
Atlas, John	Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang!
“Aysedasi”	I think they should knock down everything in the way and build it as it was originally - but then I guess someone will accuse me of being slightly less than realistic....... I've been there. I'd recommend it to anyone. I went about 7-8 years ago. The feeling of history when your standing as high up the banking as you can get is almost tangible. Wonderful. Must go again.
Bailey, Stuart	too much history to loose the place
Baine, Tom	Go for it
Baisden, Alex	Oh god yes, please, just to make the Brooklands ghost breathe again.
Baker, Paul	Great site... I'm pleased I've finally come across someone who thinks the way I do about Brooklands.... Bulldoze the industrial estates, superstores and houses and turn it into a living celebration of racing, automobiles and aviation....
Baldó, Miquel	Very good idea, but I also want to see the bikes
Barton, Alan	It's part of our British motor racing history.
Bennett, Kyle	Save Brooklands
Bersdorf, Cy	Great idea … The idea is so good it probably, according to the rules of motor racing logic, won't happen. I'm not sure about the "one of the five greatest events in the world"; internationally, the Brooklands name has been out of the limelight for too long. Its reputation would have to be rebuilt. But still, the prospect of bringing this track back to life is one that makes every racefan's heart beat faster. (now where are those pills again) One thing: DX will pay for their proposal, who would pay for yours? Author’s note: DaimlerChrysler pays, of course! … and see the following comment.
Bertioli, Tim	Any meetings should be historic, like Goodwood.
Billard, Martin	This is a fantastic idea, bring back racing at Brooklands the home of motor sport.
Birkby, Simon	Would bring huge amount of business to the area.
Bixby, David	Great concept. DC should do something positive for motorsport as all they have done is retract most of the direction they started!
Blake, Ray	Such a historic site should be refurbished with sympathy and the original circuit restored.
Blake, Steve	New Circuit---Yes Please!
Blake, Steve	A great plan....I wish you well!
Bradley, Andrew	We need to develop this important site and have motor racing at Brooklands again
Branch, Richard	A full curcuit at Brooklands would really show Merc's commitment to the project.
Brand, Dave	Brooklands is an important part of motor racing's history. That's exactly what it is......history! Author’s note: So, why don’t make it “living history”?
Brand, Matt	Brooklands is a great circuit - It'll be perfect for CART, Superbikes and BTCC ! Rock on! Great idea. You should write to DaimlerChrysler about it. I've found another advantage of it - DaimlerChrysler could test effects of forces on the car on banked areas. There is a file enclosed with some changes to your plan I suggest you to consider. I only view these as suggestions, not as changes, so please do not take any insult. Click here to view Matt Brand's plan Author’s note: I don’t take it like an insult, on the contrary! This is exactly the spirit that I hoped to raise! Only making a great deal of comment we can hope to obtain something concrete. I thought about a shorter circuit, in order to limit the noise problems to the residents, but I would like to keep all the facilities accessible from the fly-over and the paddock. I anticipated the exit from the banked curve to have enough room for a runoff area. However, all the developments are possible…
Broadhurst, Stephen	Make it so guys...........You know it makes sense
Brocklehurst, Derrick	It has a unique place in history and should be treated with respect.
Brodie, Alasdair	This is a world heritage site - the local council has lost major opportunity to develop a world-leading tourist attraction. Most towns would be delighted to have such a unique attraction within the vicinity. Major sporting venues are viewed as profit centres in advanced countries (such as the USA).
Brownson, Toby	As much a part of our heritage as the great stately homes of this country,just different.
Buckingham, Brian	Crystal Palace some of it must still be their. Residents of Brooklands area would never allow it! Author’s note: Some residents have signed the petition! I hope that it is a good beginning…
Budd, Nick	make a space large enough for public track days and preserve the existing meuseum with its unique atmosphere.
Burlow, Malcolm	We need to keep our motor sport heritage alive.
Bushnell, Toby	A very worthy cause, that would bring jobs and money to the area. I'd love to see this plan go ahead.
Butcher, Ian	brooklands is a name famous the world over like Le mans and Monte Carlo and should be brought back to former glory
Calder, Andrew	I support the campaign :)
Cannon, Gerry	Any addition to motor sport venues in the south of England is to be strongly supported by all active motor sport enthusiasts.
Cardwell, Robert	When we forget that we led the world in the past, we'll never lead it again in the future.
Carqkillconkova, Vigeral Enteril	Bring this forward
Celano, Theo	This is Britain’s History.
Charles, Andrew	We need to keep the British racing jobs and build a track for the future.
Charnley, Adam	Great idea.
“Chassis”	Save circuit - it look going for handbrake turn!
Clarke, Alex	www.tocaforums.co.nr totally supports this petition!
Clinch, Graham	Brooklands Society Member, Friend of Brooklands Museum.
Clucas, Alan	Brooklands deserves to be worth driving on.
Cobain, Trevor	Please do this!
Cole, Ben	This is the home of British aviation and motorsport...it should be more than a museum...
Cole, John	Super idea!
Coleman, Rob	Would be great to see the name and site brought back for racing heritage.
Coles, Graham	Gotta be done.
Collier, Graham	Bring it back
Collins, Sam	Do it! To be honest the real potential for a circuit is down on the byfleet baking as it has the pace for a 1.5 mile road course that’s not too nadgery.
Connell, Pete	It's the spiritual home of British Motorsport and should be preserved at all cost!
Cook, Daniel	It makes me sick that somewhere with so much history can be allowed to be destroyed. Do the right thing and restore it while there's something left to restore.
Corcoran, Josh	Very nice circuit, well done and looks good to race. GO BROOKLANDS!
Corti, Giuseppe	We need more banking.
Cousins, Roy	Too important to ignore.
Cramphorn, Shaun David	It's a start - Still reckon we should redevelop the whole site. Good rail & road links
Crook, Joe	The chance to revive an extraordinary piece of British history AND world motorsport history AND possibly attract the attention of the worlds most lucrative and glamorous sport? Grasp the opportunity while you have it.
Crozier, Richard	A proper circuit at the world's most historic race venue is desperately needed. The circuit should host races such as British F3, GT and BTCC.
Cull, Nigel	Brooklands is the birthplace of British motor racing history
Cuortney, James	I wonderful idea and it would be fantastic for british motorsport
“Dave”	What a biased opinion, What about the traffic chaos on the Byfleet Road? Try living here .....
Davis, Mike	Lets save what remains.
Day, Carl	Brooklands first then crystal palace!
Daysh, Ian	The birthplace of circuit-based motor sport should have motorsport back again. It's a good looking plan and worthy of consideration, and necessary modifications imposed by the Heritage Council.
de Carli, Guido	Why have a proving ground in a such historical place and not to use for something more?
De Vries, Rob	Brooklands must be kept alive!
Dear, Chris	I am the current metro cup champion and involved in historic racing in europe, i feel it would be a great asset to the world of motorsport to have brooklands back in action.
Denholm, Colin	Such an historic place deserves funding for development
De-Ste-Croix, Adam	Please! This is part of our national heritige. Lets make the country great again.
Dewar, John	A rare chance for the council to show what can be done!...you never know!
Dobbins, V. Kerri	It would be wonderful, Good Luck!!
Donohoe, Malcolm	Disgusted at the lack of regard for a national site of historic importance.
Doris, Mr & Mrs	We can't let the home of Motor Sport die
Douglas, Jeff	Well done and good luck
“Dwayne”	My m8 told me to sign this
Earl, Phil	Definitely a worthwhile venture. This country needs things to be proud in and also needs to realise that it can be proud of its past achievements. Terrible waste to let such an icon of motoring heritage fall by the wayside. Lets get it back, ey??
Ellman-Brown, Harvey	Having been taken there from the age of 4, 32 years ago there is less and less of this glorious and historic circuit. I would love to take my children there in years to come and talk about Railtons and those brave men to drove at an average of more than 140mph all those years ago. An incredible piece of motoring history that should not be allowed to disappear.
“Eric mc”	I have never subscribed to this "petition" on the grounds that it is a total waste of time. Restoring Brooklands to the condition it was pre-war is totally unrealistic. Ownership of the site is now shared by a number of different companies and I don't see them voluntarily agreeing to vacate their relatively newly built office blocks, apartments and supermarkets to satisfy the interests of a few "nostalgic" motor sport fans. Brooklands has been "unsaveable" since 1940. The current proposed development by Mercedes is the best option - and it has been granted planning approval by Elmbridge Council so it is very likely to go ahead. What has to be done is to ensure that the remaining parts of the original site, including the track and museum, ARE preserved (and better restored if possible). Author’s note: I don’t pretend to restore the circuit as it was in the ‘30s. I propose to create a new track that respects what Brooklands was (and an overgrown kart track, like the one proposed by DaimlerChrysler, doesn’t do it…)
Evans, Derek FJ	This is a wonderful piece of British History
Eyre, Jon	What can I say, it's Brooklands, the idea that such a legendary track could be lost for ever is unbelievable. This track could be mentioned in the same breath as Indy, Monza, Mount Panorama and Le Mans
Farrell, Stephen	Bring back Britain’s racing heritage
Félix, Victor	I would like to see at least in my life time one race at the famous Brooklands. Thank you.
Fenelon, Pete	It has to be done! - and in time for the centenary of the original Brooklands.
Fenton, Brian	please keep it as a race circuit you could use it also as a test track (you may make it profitable) thus keeping both parties happy
Ferguson, Tom	Brooklands is a valuable part of our heritage.
Flenley, Julian	Having worked inside one of the industrial units on Brooklands many years ago I have always been interested in seeing in restored to it's former glory but never though anyone else would be really interested - the proposal deserves decent consideration and support. Please spread the word and all the best of luck to the organisers.
Flores, Art	I find this effort to preserve such a fine example of the glory days of British motorsports to be quite unique. Please make it happen. Best wishes, Art Flores, Alameda Ca. USA
Foreman, David	As a local resident, I think the Mercedes plans are a good balance of keeping things green, saving the banking, and giving local people some parkland. To wish for anything more is unrealistic. Not many people share the desire to drive cars at full pelt, other than the anoraks on this site. A desire that unfortunately the anoraks transfer to the public roads. A good driver is someone who can drive a million miles on the roads in a lifetime without an accident. Anyone can put their foot down. Author’s note: I respect your opinion, but I would like to point out that my proposal is an extension of the DaimlerChrysler's one. I don't ask that Brooklands becomes a circuit with sport activity only. It is an occasion for Brooklands with only positive sides. One only event per year would take worldwide fame, great return for the local economy and facilities for the residents available all the year. All these advantages with the only discomfort of few hours of noise.
Fortune, Nigel C.	It would be great to see the Brooklands circuit restored
Froome, Nick	If the RAC / Network Q draws more than a million spectators then it is the biggest motoring spectator event in the country. If it doesn't then that accolade goes, amazingly, to the London to Brighton run which sees crowds of more than a million on the route. Strange, isn't it, that the NIMBYs love a few old crocks rumbling through their picturesque villages, but just you try and race them on a purpose-built race track and they'll be up in arms. BTW the London to Brighton is a great event - those pre-1905 cars are great and the drivers are all as mad as a bag of spanners
Frost, Tim	A circuit ofgreat motoring histories return would be great for all of us who have only seen it on film
Fry, Duncan	Anything would be better than leaving this world famous motor racing icon to rot!
Futrell, Michael	I think it's a great proposal.
Gamlin, Chris	Excellent Idea, I’ve driven on the old runway section for a private "track day" and its sad to see it so run down in its present state.
Gardner, Simon	Interesting - but what about: - the fact that the proposal goes way past the limits of what D-C have bought - that it cuts through a busy road - that there are people's houses literally on the edge of the banking - that access to the hangar where they're restoring planes becomes virtually impossible Anything that isn't actually the Brooklands circuit seems rather pointless, and that's not going to happen. Hardly seems worth bothering with a top-end circuit either when they can only race on it once a year - I'd imagine trackdays will be very restricted too, whatever happens. Brooklands has been dead for over 50 years, and the unfortunate irreversible decision to let people build on it sealed it's fate. A small test circuit in the open part in the middle seems the best way, especially as it allows the museum to carry on, and leaves a chunk of the original banking untouched. Author’s note: you can find the answer to your doubts in the homepage. However, the Brooklands Society should manage the most of the non-DaimlerChrysler’s estate. The public road would pass on a fly-over above the circuit, like at Nurburgring and in Monaco they race inside the city…
“Gaston”	How do you spell optimist? Brooklands has been out of use since the second world war. Barely a fraction of the banked circuit remains and there are at least three main roads cutting into the original oval. Any restoration would require two new river crossings. Goodwood has easily surpassed Brooklands in recent years in identifying itself as the historic home of British motor sport. In large part this has been achieved through massive subsidy of the Goodwood racing circuit from the Festival of Speed. The circuit has only recently become financially self-sufficient. Both Goodwood and Brands Hatch suffer from noise restrictions. In comparison these two are in rural settings compared to Brooklands which contains houses, shops and offices. There is absolutely no chance of Brooklands ever becoming a race circuit again. The Merc/Chrysler solution offers by far and away the best future for both the remains of the Brooklands aerodrome and the barely viable Brooklands museum. What is more, it's only a stone's thow from the new multi-million pound McLaren Mercedes facility at Woking. Don't waste your time on this feeble petition. Author’s note: DaimlerChrysler is going to restore what remains of the original circuit. Anyway, I don’t propose to race in the original circuit, but to create a new track that uses parts of it, without crossing rivers… and, as far as noise is concerned, please read carefully the main page…
Gauglica, Johannes	Wouldn't it be nice.
Gayler, A.P.	Secretary of B.A.R.C.C. webstie www.brmmbrmm.com/barcc
Gibbons, Barry F.	Any project to conserve the long history of such a site deserves support.
Gibbs, Adam	The historical importance of this racetrack is unequaled
Giblett, Jim	This site is of such historical importance that a future should be secured in the spirit of its founders.
Giles, S F	I would be great to have racing at Brooklands
Gillett, Andrew	Its a course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glaser, Theodore F.	Good Plan!
Göllert, Thomas	Bring back Brooklands!
Gopalpur, Suchit N.	Anything to preserve motorsport heritage!!! Please do something about it. From here in India, best of luck!!
Grant, Stephen	Good luck
Gratton, Jack	The most historic motorsport venue in the world deserves to be reopened.
Green, Daniel	What a great opportunity
Grover, Nick	A motor racing circuit. At Brooklands. Yes please.
Guffanti, Alberto	Great idea!!!!
Haffenden, Jack	Keep it up!!!
Hague, Carl	A magnificent chance to put right all those years of neglect.
Halford, Rich	Do it now and future generations will be duly grateful.
Harrington, Matt	I am strongly in favour of this.
Harvey, Wayne	long over due!
Hatfield, Jonathan	Build a proper circuit, keep the British Racing tradition going.
Hatton, Jules	This is an exciting proposal that looks great on paper. Anybody interested in local history and heritage and automotive history has to be interested. Goodwood is an excellent example of what this could be like and it has to be of great interest to the local council, DaimlerChrysler and the Brooklands Society.
Haughton, Ian	With so much history at stake the Brooklands circuit and airfield should be saved as part of heritage.
Hayward, James	Spot on venue, love the Mini day's you have down there.
Healey, Mel	I am a motorsport student at Brooklands college and have just read your ideas with some interest.  I would love to see the Brooklands circuit be put to use again in its full capacity, but having walked the entire oval a few months ago I will not sign the petition as the state of the remaining oval shocked me.  If there is to be no development of any of the track, will anyone actually bother to maintain or renovate any of the existing track? It would be good to see the museum as a feature of any development projects, but there is also the college who run a motorsport engineering course as well as automotive engineering courses and this development could help with local education, work experience and eventually potential jobs. I agree with you that the development already planned could be increased to improve more of the local area and facilities, but I feel that if none of the track is put to use now, it never will be. Author’s note: This is exactly why I made this proposal…
Hernandez, Terry	Bring back Brooklands, let the young see the old legend....
Hess, Eric	Sounds like a good plan!
Hicks, Declan	Let's not lose a piece history for ever, we have a chance to make something useful for the future here
Hindhaugh, John	let's take some of the cash from speed camera and use it properly. Better still divert some of the millions from questionable 'art' projects... hello National Lottery this is our heritage..is anyone listening!!!
Hinton, Richard	This venue needs at least some form of live action again to draw attendance.
“HiRich”	Donington Park too was history until Farmer Tom remembered watching Nuvolari there. Or what about the Goodwood Revival? If you live in South West London (and a couple of million high earners do), you would know how far Thruxton is, and how long it takes to cut through to Brands. A facility inside the M25 has a lot of good things going for it. The odds may be a million to one, but that's still a chance.
Hiroshi, Tamada	I am glad to find this plan.(From www.dj.il24.net/~ohniwa02/koudou-tengoku/)
Holt, Mike	As a historic racer with decades of experience I would really welcome this move.
Hon. Gen. Sec. B.A.R.C.C.	This is a great opportunity for all concerned. A wide range of vies given but all in all a good proposition for Brooklands, the various clubs and members and of course the general public that visit the site, long may it continue! From www.barcc.co.uk
Hookings, Russell	Its a piece of history, lets keep it that way
Hope-Frost, Henry	I am a motorsport journalist and broadcaster and live in Weybridge, just minutes from Brooklands. Anything that can be done to preserve this wonderful place gets my full support.
Howell, Gavin	With you all the best, im looking forwed to coming along to see it!
Howell, Ian	We should be proud of our heritage
Howell, Kathleen	All the best for the future, look forward to seeing it.
Howell, Keith	It would be good it see it up and running for the 100th anniversary.
“Hugewally”	Well I signed the petition and put the link on the IMSA & GA web sites. Might only be a dream, but it can't hurt!!! Author’s note: Thank you. Follow his example…
Hunte, Richard	This important part of motor racing heritage must be restored as much as is feasibly possible.
Hutton, Michael	If it was an historic FOOTBALL pitch it would be saved................ps I hate football.
“Iain”	It would be a great loss to this country to allow this site to be totally wiped out.
Illman, Chris	BRING BACK BROOKLANDS! I knew that slogan would finally work! - Just that it has taken more than 30 years longer than expected?
Jaap, John	As the worlds first purpose built motor racing circuit, it must be brought back to life as a racing venue.
“Jack”	Yay for brooklands.
Jackman, Stephen	Please restore Brooklands to the place it deserves in Motorsport.
Janes, Bryan	Lets work together to preserve Britain as the home of motorsport. This is an excellent opportunity to revive a classic circuit to help this cause. It is after all one of the only sports at which we still excel.
Janotta, Lee M.	I like the design, but it's really realistic, I'm afraid... How about something like this? Even just the north part would be a hell of a like better than the DaimlerChrysler design, which would be nothing but an overgrown karting circuit. Literally. This could host proper club races. Click here to view Lee Janotta’s plan The transition onto the banking is actually not so bad, though. I'd think an F3 car could take it at an angle. A flat, slow, short road course would be absolutely everything Brooklands is not! Brooklands is a national treasure! Author’s note: This is a very good plan. It has the advantage of being all inside the DaimlerChrysler’s estate, so it is easier that it can be built, but it looks incompatible with the DaimlerChrysler’s project (heritage centre, public park …). However, if it were built, I would scream in joy!
Jones, Mike	Brooklands is an important part of this countries motrosport heritage
“Joust”	Sorry people - but what's the point? To read the proposal it has that classic line "with the purchase of few other real estates (offices of the Gallaher Tobaccos?)". So, who's going to pay for that then (c. £2-4m looking at the land value alone, never mind the buildings on them!)???? At the current signature rate that'll be around £10,000-£20,000 each just to buy the land, never mind build the thing. Author’s note: I don’t want to buy Brooklands!!! I only made a proposal, and some other fans proposed a different layout, which doesn’t requires further land than the one bought by DaimlerChrysler…
Joyce, Dennis E.	Please help perpetuate this 'shrine' of motor racing heritage.
“Justin”	well done merc 4 helping me loose my job at a racing track in brooklands. now thanks to mercedes and the local council our younger generation are loosing their places to practice. WHY didnt mercedes and the local council keep the go-kart track aswell then there would have been something for all ages. The go-kart track was shut down because of local residents not liking the idea of motorsport being there. I SAY GO AHEAD AND BUILD THIS RACE TRACK PLEASE!!!!!
Kalf, Machiel	Please, start so soon as they can!
Kalkman, Nico	Bild a track like the old one TNX
“Karen”	I have spent many a happy hour at Brooklands and can't help but feel nostalgic about the place. The surrounding area is heavily populated so rebuilding the original circuit is going to need some "Special" backing. When I pop to Tesco's a part of the old banking sits opposite. The cafe walls had photos of all the racing greats in action. To be realistic, it will be a planning nightmare but what a treasure to get back.
Keeble, Marvin	If you're going to restore something, restore it properly. The great thing about racing circuits like Goodwood and the Nurburgring is that they are almost exactly the same as they were when all the good and great raced on them (such as Fangio and Moss). With most modern racing tracks, they might have taken the name from the original track, but the character has been ripped out to put in a sanitised boring track. With circuits like Goodwood and the Nurburgring, you know that you’re on the damn near it the same track what Fangio and Moss held great battles with their contemparies .You don’t really get that feeling with ‘modern’ race tracks. Do the right thing and give Brooklands the great race track it once used to be, back to us.
Keesing, Bill	Save motorsport history. We have little enough history as it is. Preserve what is left befor it is all gone!
Kemp, Mrs Mavis	keep racing alive
Kidd, Alistair	Brooklands has what most new circuits don't - character and history. Please open it up to competition, but keep it away from F1. Brookland was built for showing the speed and endurance of Grand Tourers.
King, Daniel	An excellent proposal! A motorsport revival at this historic venue is long overdue.
King, F.F.	Brooklands should be preserved.
King, Justin	please get this circuit back up and running
King, W.P.	Brooklands deserves to be reinstated.
Kirch, Tobias	Would be a real race track after all this new build "micky mouse" courses
Kirkup, Paul	Brooklands is our motoring heritage and has to preserved intact. How can future generations understand the contribution it made to motor racing without experiencing the thrills of the cars that raced there.
Komm, Thomas	save the brooklands circuit!
Kurtis, Jason	Lets do it we need more racetracks
Lankenhaas, Fred	Great Cause, keep at it.
Lawrance, Matt	Its a shame to say... but in my opinion it will never ever happen not in anybodies wildest dreams.
Lawrence, Tim	A marvellous opportunity to revive one of the great names in motorsport and create a lasting and unique attraction!
Lazarus, Gary	A very good idea.
Liscoe, Darren	Do it........it makes total sense.
Little, Mark	Racing belongs at Brooklands, so if DaimlerChrysler is the company to do it, that would be a plus for racing fans everywhere.
Lockyer, Stuart	About time we talked about opening a new track rather than closing an existing one!
“Lord Edward Wilkins of Clayton”	must keep the gentlemen racing!!!
“Lord Edward Wilkins”	Keep british racing alive at a true gentlemens circuit
Macdonald, Murray	DO IT NOW!
Mallett, Peter	Well it would be great but I can't see the suburbanites of Weybridge buying into it sadly. A good idea. I hope it works. If the test track could be built for club racing it would be of benefit to the investors.
Manning, James	I would travel half way round the world to see a motor sport event on the proposed track, it would be fantastic. James in Australia
Manning, Joe	We need a new Brooklands!!
Mansell, Nicholas Paul	The first purpose built racing venue must not be destroyed
Marchese, Gianluca	Let's save history from Malaysia, Bahrain, Turkey etc. etc.
Marks, Doreen	I am a member of Bemsee (BMCRC) whose President is Gordon Cobbold. He raced at Brooklands in his early days and his bikes and trophies are kept in the museum there. Although I have not had a chance to visit Brooklands yet I have heard a lot about it. It is an historic circuit and should be brought back into use.
Maskell, Louisa	I used to work on the site at Genesis Rider Training and agree that it should be restored to it's former glory. For too long it has been neglected and abused.
May, Kenneth A.	Don’t know anything about your track, but was informed by a "Huge" fan to sign the petition or else!
McGuinness, C Patrick	We MUST preserve this track not only as monument but as a valued treasure for the future too.
Mckenzie, Kevin	Looks great hope it happens.
McLeod, Malcolm	How can they do this?????
Mcloughlin, Eric	Waste of time, in my opinion. There's no way any sort of "new" circuit would be allowed in what is now a very built up (and noise sensitive) area. The Daimler/Chrysler plans are probably the best opportunity this site will ever get for any sort of automotive related re-development. If it fails to get the go-ahead, the site will become a "B&Q / "Comet" / "Carpetrite" wasteland. Author’s note: Monaco too is densely built up, but each year there is a F1 GP. The spirit of my proposal is just this one: to add to the activities foreseen by DaimlerChrysler one only motorsport event per year. Everybody can suffer 6-7 hours of noise per year…
Mercer, Peter	please do you best to preserve the spirit as much as possible, especially considering what as happened to the place over the past 100 years.
“Mg_dot”	Not quite sure how anyone is gonna persuade M&S and Tesco's to let them rebuild the banking through the middle of their stores though....
Middleton, Bill	I am trying also to get a race track built in my area. The least I could do is help someone do the same!
Miller, Bruce B	It will a plus for everyone
Moore, Rhodri	As a local resident this is an exciting prospect and deserves to succeed, it is a disgrace that the home of UK motorsport has been allowed to deteriorate to this extent.
Morgan, Alan	As a local resident I would welcome such a scheme.
Morgan, Bernard B	It is much needed and would be a great idea.
Mosely, Max	I'll put in any money needed
Mountain, Dan	It's worth fighting for.
Mowlem, Johnny	The proposed alternative circuit resurrection for Brooklands is a very neat idea. However, given the commercial realities of such a project, if nothing else can be saved, at least large sections of the famous banking have to be maintained. It would be sacriligious to history, let alone motorsport to lose them forever. I'm sure many championships both national and international would jump at the chance to race at a track that conjures up such strong motorsport memories. It could work!
“Nathan”	Motor racing needs Brooklands
Navaratnam, Prash	Go Ahead.
Navaratnam, Sangeetha	We Need Brooklands.
Navaratnam, Suresh	I'm only doing it because of my son but it looks very good.
Neubert, Christian	Brooklands was a true racing track, reusing it merely as a testsite means abusing it
“Nick”	WE LOVE BROOKLANDS
Nicolson, Ewen	Beware of the Nimby's (Not In My Backyard), for they shall probably smite any plans for a proper racetrack, but a valiant effort nonetheless. Good luck.
Noye, Steven	I Really Hope It Happens!!!!! Best Of Luck!!!!
O’Connor ,Richard	Preserve History!
O’Donnell, Liam	We need more race tracks in the UK. Just build Brooklands and make it great!!!!
O’neill, Peter	We make so many ugly, pointless circuits in the world-why pass up an opportunity to make the greatest, and in our own back yard as well!
Oswald, Jonathan	such a waste to see brooklands go
Oulton, Patrick	Great idea
Overton, Andy	Go for it, but keep it simple and as original as possible.
Page, Chris	Please preserve and make usefull Brooklands for racing fans. I promise to spend lots of money there if you do!
Parfitt, Phillip	Bring Back Brooklands - and Crystal Palace as well!!
Perkins, Sam	What can we do to help?
Perlman, David	At least it is not to be a golf course or housing development. However, a true spectator racing venue will require a lot of money and dedicated souls. Author’s note: DaimlerChrysler isn’t poor …
Pessoa, Antonio	I hope Brookland would be restored.
Petersen ,Simon	Retaining motorsport history provides all important historical references. It's not unlike the restoration of a castle, in fact one could easily say it was more important. Public awareness and appreciation is the key. Part of the beauty of motorsport is that you can see it evolve from the true DIY men to the now more professional ventures.
Pike, Robert	Fantastic idea - hope the locals don't object.
Potts, Marcus	It would be a tragedy if yet more of this fantastic and historic circuit was lost. Anything to safeguard its future and, hopefully, recreate some of the splendour of Brooklands would be excellent news for British motorsport.
Powell, Andy	As a local race car driver the idea of developing a circuit at such a historic loaction works for me!
Presland, William	Bring back banking!
Putnam, Tony	Its where it all started We must have it back please.
Quackelbeen, Rik (Belgium)	It would be great for all race-fans all over the world
Quinn, Nick	Make it happen!
Randle, John	It is vital that Brooklands should continue as a lasting tribute to the pioneers of the sport we all love and owe so much to in our daily lives .
Rauchfuss, Capt. Marc	Resurrecting this circuit would be monumental in preserving the British motor sports heritage.
“RC”	Build a great circuit
Reason, Dominic	I went to see the remains of Brooklands and as I'm only 18 I don't remember it as it was. I was very saddened by what I saw and I feel it is not just a part of British history but also world history. If this was anything else other than a motorsport circuit it would have had millions of pounds plowed into it. I guess this shows the British government's attitude towards our beloved sport.
Reeves, John	A very wonderful site that must be restored
Reid, Stuart	Great idea, I was there recently and find it hard to believe that planning permission was granted for a supermarket on such a historic site!
“Riccardo”	We need it.
Richardson, P.	It Should be done as it is the home of true British Motorsport
Rickard, David	This is a great proposal and certainly gets my approval.
Riddles, Matt	Sounds tricky but would be great if this could happen. Why do Mercedes want this land anyway????
Rigby, Derek K.	(Chairman) Preston & District Motorcycle Club.
Ritchie, Peter	An attempt to provide the original British racing circuit in this form would be critical for the development of historical racing in the UK.
Rivers-Fletcher, Jeremy	A wonderful idea, but modern "barons of industry" are not interested in history and preserving the heritage of Motor Sport. Good luck!
Rizzo, Frank	How sad is it that the karting circuit in the bottom of the proposed circuit is going to get swallowed up too. I was down there last week, and they have lengthened their full kart circuit to 1200m and put in some proper kerbs etc. But when they get kicked off the site, the circuit will be left behind for the council to let kids roller skate and push bike around on. Enough to make a grown man weep.
“Rmr”	It is an amazing place, I'm lucky as I live locally and work on the site. The banking is incredible and the atmosphere that can be felt when your inside the museum area is superb. It would be nice to see it restored to its former glory. cant see a circuit being built as that photo is out of date and new buildings have popped up, but certainly a lot of the track is here and needs attention. I just hope no more buildings are built and investment is put into Brooklands, there’s too much history here. The plan would be nice but it would never happen, since that photo more big buildings have gone up for businesses, although a large parge of the site is unused still. Would be nice to see it more active but like Peter said, little chance.
Roberts, Damon	From being a small child I can remember Babs flying along the banking and it was magical. Please do all you can to save Brooklands. I am happy to offer any help that I can as a volunteer.
Roberts, Jim	Worked 34 years at the site (ex aircraft worker)
Roberts, Neil	reviving the circuit would really bring history back to life, i love the smell of axis grease in the morning.... F1 is dead bring back real motorsport
Robson, Andrew	Honda own Suzuka and have the Japanese Grand Prix there. Toyota own Fuji and want to take the Japanese GP there. Why not give this idea serious thought and bring the British GP to what would be a truly deserving home? If Mr Ecclestone is willing to invest money in Silverstone why not ask him to come aboard too?
Robson, Simon G .	Brooklands is an important part of our National Motorspot Heritage. The plan should be approved.
Roebuck, Alex	Great idea!
Rogers, Robert	I am an Aussie with family links to the circuit going back to 1915. Visited in 2000 & would love to see the circuit roar to the sound of motor racing again.
Rollo, Duncan	The word "Brooklands" epitomises an era of motor racing history
Roper, Gregg	The encroachment of civilization has claimed numerous racing venues. We should try to reclaim any that can be saved. It's too late for Bridgehampton, here in the States. Maybe Brooklands can have a better future.
Roskilly, Jasper	I love motorsport. It is HISTORY!
Rost, Ernst	great idea
Rosten-Edwards, Mark	See Goodwood
Rouse, Richard	Now's the time to make up for the vandalism of this historic monument that's been allowed over the years. This opportunity shouldn't be missed!
Russell, David	Bring Back the historical race track.
Salmon, Ben	Please open the track it would be great!
Sanchez, Matias	Please don’t destroy the History! Make it! From Buenos Aires, Argentina, we support the new Brooklands circuit.
Sanders, Nick	I currently race with Bemsee and I, along with many others, would love to see the first purpose built race track in the World re-born!!
Saunders, Craig	Fantastic Idea!!!
Scarratt, Tim	Would be fantastic to see a new, decent length Brooklands circuit.
Schömer, Peter	GO 4 IT.....
Selby, Huw	Please!
Seldrup Nielsen, Thomas	Please give us Brooklands back
Serné, Leo	Great! Exciting! A thrilling place for F1
Sewter, Paul	We have lost enough of our heritage over the past decade - let's not lose any more.
Sharpe, Andy	Anyone who is anyone who knows anything about motor racing knows that Brooklands will ALWAYS be the forefather of anything to do with this great sport. Anything to do with recreating anything like what has gone on there in the past gets my vote!!!!
Shaw, Ian	Best of Luck.
Shaw, Mark	More support from the government would be nice!
Shupe, Ben	I live about 1/4 mile from Bristol's (USA) NASCAR track and I know all about parking problems. The people living around the track never complain because they make good money selling parking spots on their lawns. If houses are that close to the proposed Brooklands Circuit then please keep this in mind.
“Silvano”	You'll never walk alone
Simmons, Simond	We need to maintain Brroklans as a full track, to preserve the heritage of Motor Racing
Smith, Cheryl	It would be great to see britains first circuit return.
Smith, Chris	The UK needs a true oval circuit, not just the sterile Rockingham
Smith, Graeme	I sneaked a drive on the banking a few years ago, and its as bumpy as hell! But I've signed the petition... It is/was used for historic sprints until recently, but I believe the council were going to dig up the main straight. How is it that you'd never be allowed to close down a football stadium or a horse racing course (without relocating it), but race circuit can be shut down. And Brands looks seriously under threat again...
Sparkes, Rob	Keep Brooklands Alive and Kicking!
Speak, Dion	Do not lose this piece of motorsport history
Spetz, Martin	Wonderful idea!!!!!!
“Stefano”	Please! Do it!!! ; Roberto, sono con te!!
Stevens, Graeme	Something needs to be done to preserve the remaining track. Even if this proposal is not workable hopefully it will show how much support there is for the circuit.
Stevens, Roger	We need it!
Stewart, Jeffrey	I don’t know that much about the Brooklands, since I’m from the US, but i know its a place where auto racing should be at..
Stokes, Robert	The name of Brooklands is motor racing's true heritage and should be restored to a usable circuit even if subject to noise limits as Goodwood.
Stokes, Simon	Make the track anti-clockwise!! Author’s note: it is already anti-clockwise…
“Super_Marv”	I'd much rather [DaimlerChrysler] restored the old circuit to its former glory or just leave it alone all together. Look at other attempts to make a new racing tracks where an old ones existed: New Nurburgring = Boring. New Monza = fast yes, but loads of boring long straights punctuated by chicanes (the only thing great about it is the enthusiasm of the tifosi for their favoured racing team). The original Nurburgring and Monza are Awe inspiring, whereas the new ones are built for the current crop of F1 cars, which demand big runoffs and, well, long straights punctuated by chicanes. Infact, the only real interesting track which F1 cars race on these days is Spa - it's only still interesting because much of the track is the same as it was back when it was put together (well it was even better when it was longer) DaimlerCrysler are only going to put in a boring test track, so why bother? why dont they just buy any of the other boring tracks in England and leave Brooklands as it is. As others have said, on here and on the petition, there's a great opertunity with Brooklands, because it is one of the first purpose built racing circuits in the world and should be able to attract a big race like LeMans/Monte Carlo and other such big historic races that go on at the moment
Taylor, Paul	I visited this circuit when I was 13, (which was 2 years ago!) and I was sad to see it was mostly demolished. Please bring it back!
Taylor, Paul	I have been to Brooklands and would love to see it active again!
“The Real Slim Ecclestone”	I recently visited Brooklands and i firmly beleive that although resurecting the origional circuit will never be possible, it would be more than possible to build a circuit like the ones proposed on this site, the advantage being that the remaining banking that would surround the track could be used to deaden the sound, meaning the circuit could be used year round. Surely there are some racing enthusiasts among local residents who could lend their support? Still be better to see the oval rebuilt, mind you...
Thomas, Jason	Love the place, brings back memories of me and my girl in our saxo, keep the dream alive!!
Thomas, John	Future generations will judge you by your actions, not your thoughts.
Thomas, Mark	We need to keep brooklands alive! in is a great place..
Thompson, Paul	I first visited Brooklands in 1985, it's improved a lot since but i would love to see some proper racing their.
Tilbury, Paul	Enough damage has been done. Its time to undo it.
Tiller, Grahame	let us preserve something of the past for the future???
Tillyer, Nick	Brooklands is a piece of racing history, its a crime that it has been left to get into the state that it is in today, any preservation of this historical site is most welcome.
“tjeerd”	Brooklands kicks ass, It should be restored to its former glory.
Tolson, Simon	A great idea for motor sport fans and those that love cars and racing.
“Tom”	Even us Yanks can appreciate the significance of this place. Build it NOW!
“Tony H.”	This is just what Club Racing and Motorsport History needs.
Topf, Martin	Brooklands is “the” racetrack.
Topham, Simon	Support this idea fully, would be nice if they could get an oval back as well.
Trebble, Rob	Certainly a Heritage site that needs to be active
Trevor, Rolph	The UK is the centre of the world motorsport industry, and we should do what we can to protect its heritage.
Tugwell, Iain	Do it !
“TVRgaas”	One issue is the large hanger, housing the Lock Ness Wellington (I think), on the finishing straight. This is part of "the museum site", so if the car lobby was gain the upper hand it could go, restoring the vista from the club house to the banking. Of course the aircraft people would say hold on, it's an historic WWII hanger! - discuss. Yes getting either the Mountain or Campbell circuits back would be fun, except for the Gallagher's (?) Tower near the entrance. And forget the outer circuit... Also noise was a problem even in the 20's - hence the Brooklands silencer! I understand that the D-C proposal does add buildings down the railway straight, possibly building on the line of part of the campbell circuit. However it may give a track which could be used for sprints, replacing the old rough airfield. Anyway planning to be there on the 11th for the VSCC Driving Tests, which is usually fun.
Valencia, Patricia	Bring Brooklands back!
Verheul, Joris	Please reopen this piece of history!
Verner, Leigh	preserve history whatever form it takes
Verstraete, Bruno	The historical value of Goodwood is to be found in the racing reality and not only in a museum on pictures. Author’s note: you hit the target!
Vignone, Pablo	Let's rebuild the history!
“Viper” (Neil)	Hopefully going to a DC corporate day there in a couple of weeks, be interesting to see what’s install.
Virtanen, Mauri	Save Brooklands!
Von Gries, Andreas W.	Save "Brooklands"
Walden, Graham	Please Please …
Warren, Torq	Historic heritage site!
Watson, Peter	Give British motorsport a real home keep Brooklands Alive!
Watt, Jonathan	Do something.
Wedgley, Michael S	Historical sites need to be preserved at all costs
Weiner, G.G. - Hon. Gen. Sec. B.A.R.C.C.	Clubwebsite:www.barcc.co.uk and www.brmmbrmm.com/barcc
West, James	fingers crossed
White, Andy	Bring back motor sport here on every level
White, Ian	What a fantastic Idea! Preserving the heritage of motorsport with, what looks to be a modern, challenging track design.
Wildig, Dr. Anthony	I used to walk on the banking just to dream of the 'fastest lorries in the world' hurtling round. Make it reality again!
Wilkins, Maurice	What a great suggestion! The home of motorsport could live again!
Willcocks, John	A great opportunity to recreate Brooklands - Please don't miss it.
Williams, Alex	Save it, save it, save it!
Williams, Neil	Why do we destroy our finest heritage?
Wilson, Ben	A great idea ! Think of future british racing after the loss of the GP
Wilson, Dr D H	A wonderful idea - Great Britain is the home of motorsport, and we deserve a beautiful and historical race track- Brooklands is a "brand name" known all over the world, and should not be consigned to history through neglect and corporate indifference. Make this track live again!!
Wilson, Jamie	Make it a full proper race circuit.
Wilson, Jonathan	Fantastic idea!
Wilson, Richard	This could be the only chance to preserve a great piece of motorsport heritage - don't let it pass us by!
Wotton, Patrick	This is more than just a bit of concrete, it is sporting history...
Wren, Jay	Preserve the Original BROOKLANDS don't use it as some Fat Cat corporate hospitality area.
Wright, Greg	England needs this.
Yeomans, Andy	Brooklands is an important part of the UK's history, and a vital component in the development of the UK's foremost position in the motor racing world. The heritage should be preserved, and motorsport restored to Brooklands, in order to inspire a new geberation of motorsport and engineering heroes in the UK.
Zoeller, Michael	We Want Racing at Brooklands!
Zoutsos, Alex	I live very locally to the circuit, and feel it will be a tragic loss to our heritage to lose what we have left.