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THE VINTAGE SPORTS-CAR CLUB invented the Historic race meeting. It held the first motorsport event after the Second World War, when 12,000-15,000 people flocked to the Elstree Speed Trials. And the Frazer Nash section of the VSCC held the first race at Silverstone, in 1947, enjoyed by all except the sheep that was run over during the race. It became known as the Mutton Grand Prix.

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