Titles read: “NUFFIELD TROPHY RACE AT DONINGTON PARK“.
Donington Park (Castle Donington?), Leicestershire.
M/S of Earl Howe unveiling a memorial stone / drinking fountain to Pat Fairfield who died in a tragic car crash the year before. Various shots of motor cars taking part in the race. Prince Birabongse of Siam wins; he has a winner’s laurel wreath placed around his neck afterwards.
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