Brooklands (disambiguation) facts for kids

Brooklands is a name that pops up in a few different places around the world. However, it's most famous for a very special historic site in England. This site was once a groundbreaking motor racing track and an airfield. It played a huge role in the early days of cars and planes.

The Famous Brooklands Race Track

Where is Brooklands?

The original and most well-known Brooklands is located in Surrey, England. It was a place where incredible speed records were set. It also became a very important spot for aviation history.

A Pioneer in Motor Racing

Brooklands was the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit. It opened way back in 1907. Imagine cars racing at speeds that were unheard of at the time! The track was designed with high-banked curves. These curves allowed drivers to go incredibly fast without slowing down too much. Many famous races and speed trials happened here. It was a place where engineers and drivers pushed the limits of what cars could do.

Birthplace of British Aviation

Not only was Brooklands a racing circuit, but it also became one of Britain's first airfields. Many early flights and aircraft designs took off from here. It was a hub for aviation pioneers. They tested new planes and trained pilots. This made Brooklands a truly unique place. It was where both land and air speed records were made.

Brooklands Today

Today, the original Brooklands site is no longer a race track or airfield. However, its history is preserved. You can visit the Brooklands Museum there. The museum celebrates its amazing past in motoring and aviation. It's a fantastic place to see old cars, planes, and learn about the brave people who raced and flew there.

Other Places Named Brooklands

The name Brooklands has been used for other towns and areas too. These places are often named after local streams or brooks.

Brooklands in Australia

• Brooklands, Queensland: This is a small area in the South Burnett Region of Queensland.

Brooklands in England

Besides the famous race track, there are other places in England called Brooklands:

• Brooklands, Greater Manchester: This is an area that includes two local voting districts.
  • Brooklands (Manchester ward): One of the voting districts in Manchester.
  • Brooklands (Trafford ward): Another voting district, located in Trafford.
• Brooklands, Milton Keynes: A district within the larger area of Broughton.
• Brooklands (Havering ward): A voting district in the London Borough of Havering.

Brooklands in New Zealand

New Zealand also has several places with this name:

• Brooklands, New Plymouth: A suburb found in the city of New Plymouth.
• Brooklands, Nelson: A suburb located in the city of Nelson.
• Brooklands, Christchurch: A settlement found north-east of Christchurch. It is close to the Waimakariri River.
• Brooklands, Otago: A farming area near the town of Milton.

Brooklands in the United States

• Brooklands, New York: This area is now known as Brooklands Park in Suffern, New York. It was once the home of Daniel Carter Beard. He was one of the important founders of the Boy Scouts of America.

Cars Named Brooklands

The famous Brooklands racing circuit has inspired the names of some cool cars.

Bentley Brooklands

• The Bentley Brooklands is a luxury car. It was named after the historic racing circuit. This name connects the car to a legacy of speed and engineering excellence.

Ford Capri 280 "Brooklands"

• The limited edition Ford Capri 280 was nicknamed "Brooklands." This wasn't because of its speed, but because of its unique color. All Capri 280 models were painted in a special shade of green. This green was called "Brooklands Green."