It is often assumed, quite wrongly, that the resumption of motor sport and the development of motor racing came about by order of the RAC or one of the "major" clubs. In fact, and somewhat ironically, the Vintage Sport Car Club played a major role and were the first to run a motor race at RAF Gransden Lodge, to the west of Cambridge, on the 13th July 1947. A remarkable achievement so soon after the cessation of hostilities, especially considering that war time austerity and rationing were very much in force, as referred to in the Editorial! Also of note are the names of the two Vice-Presidents; S.C.H. Davis and Laurence Pomeroy who were both instrumental in establishing 500cc racing and most certainly arranging our invite to this historic event. The use of airfields proved to be a turning point for motor racing in Britain (where road racing was banned), with Silverstone, Goodwood and others following. RAF Gransden Lodge was used by Bomber Command, flying Wellingtons, Mosquitoes, and Lancasters.

1st Eric Brandon - Cooper T3, 2nd Frank Aikens - Aikens, 3rd Frank Bacon - FHB DNF: Colin Strang - Strang, Adrian Butler - Stromboli, John Cooper - Cooper T2

In June 2007, the 500 Owners Association held a 60th anniversary race at Brands Hatch for the Iota Trophy, in celebration of this important moment in motor racing history.

How Gregor Grant reported for Iota

The editor of the VSCC Bulletin was clearly unconvinced by these newcomers.

Colin Strang gets out of shape