From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Strategic decisions on competition and the benefits of standard car racing for development.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90a\2\ Scan185 | |
| Date | 6th September 1934 | |
| -5- Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/H.J.6.9.34. Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} however we say "No, we will not support it" and then at the last minute decide we will do so, then this will cause confusion. I am convinced that we can beat all our competitors, with the technical talent we have available this can be easily understood. One of course would have to put a limit on to the amount of work of this type which should be done. The alternative I think is an absolutely closed door, that is, we must not only refuse to help anybody but we must not discuss it or offer any advice. It has got to be appreciated that as long as we stick to a standard car racing does help us to improve the breed. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Curve to follow. | ||