British Racing Drivers' Club

The British Racing Drivers' Club (or BRDC) was founded in April 1928.

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It had a clear set of objectives. These were:

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• to promote the interests of motor sport generally;
• to celebrate any specific performance in motor sport;
• to extend hospitality to racing drivers from overseas;
• to further the interests of British drivers competing abroad.

Since 1971 the club has owned the Silverstone Circuit and set in motion a major redevelopment of what had been a wartime bomber training base with a view to producing one of the world's foremost motor racing facilities.

Related Topics:
1971 - Silverstone Circuit

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Substantial funds are provided to the young British stars of tomorrow to help with their driving careers.

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The most visible part of this being the involvement in the BRDC McLaren Autosport Young Driver of the Year.

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The BRDC also operates 'Rising Star' and 'Young Driver' schemes, offering future champions the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the Club.

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Also within the remit of the BRDC are:

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• BRDC Marshals' Club
• BRDC Club Races - 24 April 2005
• BRDC 500 Summer Races
• BRDC Walter Hayes Trophy
 
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