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[AByrne27]

Hello all,

 

Some of you are probably aware by now of my attempt to write a profile of Don Beauman. In my research I found that he had set up the 'Cornhill Racing Team' with John Riseley-Prichard in 1953. Racing Sports Cars also shows Riseley-Prichard entering a Cooper in that year's British Empire Trophy under this banner. Does anyone have any information on this team beyond the aforementioned facts? I would be most grateful to anyone who does.

 

Cheers,

 

Anthony

Edited by AByrne27, 08 June 2016 - 15:52.

[Rupertlt1]

The following drivers raced on the Goodwood Circuit during 1953 and at

the first Crystal Palace International meeting on Whit-Monday:-

 

In a long list:

 

D.B. Beauman

J. Riseley-Prichard

 

Goodwood Eleventh Members' Meeting, 21st March 1953

 

Event 2 - Five-lap Scratch Race (A)

(Up to 1500cc Non-supercharged):
1st The Cornhill Racing Team (Dvr.

D.B. Beauman (Riley),

Speed 74.48 m.p.h.

Fastest lap-D.B. Beauman (Riley),

1 min. 53.6 sec, 76.06 m.p.h.

 

Event 5 - Five-lap Handicap (B)

1st The Cornhill Racing Team (Dvr.

R. (?) Riseley-Prichard (Riley),

Speed 74.48 m.p.h.

Fastest lap-R. Riseley-Prichard (Riley),

1 min. 53.2 sec, 76.32 m.p.h.

 

Source: B.A.R.C. Year Book, 1954
END

 

RGDS RLT

Edited by Rupertlt1, 19 June 2016 - 00:17.