This archive for Malden and District Motor Club was created in 2022 so as to bring together as much of the history of the club as possible. Over many years noted drivers and supporters were active  in most aspects of motor sports - trials, racing, rallies, autotests as well as more social activities. The club was a noted part of the local communtiy in north-west Surrey. 

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As the club grew so the nature of the events they organised became more varied, and members started to step up the sporting ladder  and by the 1930s several members were active in motor sport at national and international level. This continued after the club’s activities ceased during World War II.

 

Rallying became the focus of most of the club’s motor sport in the later years from local evening rallies around the Surrey Hills to some members tackling regional, national and even international rallies.

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Driving tests were also popular either on firm ground such as ashphalt or concrete, with similar events in fields which the club identified as motorpoints.

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Social activities were also important with natter and noggins, talks, quizzes, gymkhanas, dinner and dances, treasure hunts etc.

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Over the years the club met at various pubs around the area including:

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1937-38         The George and Dragon, Kingston Hill

1939              The Fox and Hounds, Portsmouth Road, Surbiton

1946              The Plough, Worcester Park

1946-50         The Cricketers, Fairfield South, Kingston

1951              The Albany Hotel, Norbiton

1952              The Cricketers, Fairfield South, Kingston

1953-56         The Liverpool Arms, London Road, Kingston

1957              The Outrigger, Riverside, Kingston

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At some stage the club also met at the Railway Hotel, Norbiton. The Outrigger remained the club venue until the last years of the club.  

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