Almost from the outset, competition - and racing in particular - was the staple diet of MG, with the world-famous Brooklands track being a cornerstone. From the mid-1920s, participation in car competition grew exponentially until 1933, when MG entered five races at Brooklands. Subsequently, the number of events entered gradually diminished to the outbreak of WW2 in 1939. In addition to works drivers like Eddie Hall the MG marque also attracted larger than life personalities like Grand Prix racing driver Commodore Witney Straight, always among the first to buy a new MG model, and world land speed record holder Sir Malcolm Campbell.
Detailed accounts of how Cecil Kimber, General Manager of Morris Motors Ltd., predicted sales potential for sporting versions of Morris vehicles for discerning clients have already been well documented. With the major expansion in the motor industry during the latter part of the 1920s, there was a growing number of coachbuilders, such as Rayworth and Carbodies, offering sought-after specialist body designs. It was this market that Kimber soughtride and handling to match. From the outset it was clear the market was the owner who enjoyed driving while Kimber himself had that magic touch of attracting skilled and capable motorsport engineers and drivers.
