#BritishEmpireTrophy

The British Empire Trophy was one of the longest-running and most prestigious motor races in the United Kingdom. First held in 1932, it was run a total of 42 times across eight decades, making it a cornerstone of British racing history. The event was hosted at five different circuits, including Brooklands, Silverstone, Oulton Park and most iconically Douglas, Isle of Man, where a demanding street circuit brought high-speed action to the island’s capital. The race was awarded across ten different racing categories over the years, from voiturettes to Formula Libre and sports cars. In its Isle of Man editions—especially pre- and post-WWII—the Trophy attracted notable drivers like Prince Bira, Tony Rolt, R.R.C. Walker and Ian Connell, and featured prominent machinery from Delahaye, ERA, MG, Maserati and more. The race served as both a showcase for British engineering and a key chapter in the history of road racing on the Isle of Man, alongside the famous TT races.

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