Following the unfortunate cancellation of the Pendine Sands Hot Rod Races, anyone needing their traditional hot rod kick at least had the second annual VHRA Swapmeet to look forward to, set in the atmospheric environs of Holme Village, built for the accommodation of US Army troops during the Second World War.
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