UHULMC

The United Hospitals and University of London Motor Club (UHULMC) was founded in 1932 to organise and promote motor competitions in all its forms within the hospitals and colleges of the University of London. In part due to the transient nature of student populations, partly due to increased costs as competitions moved from the amateur and casual to more professional, the nature of the club evolved. The Suez crisis in 1956 resulted in panic fuel buying and the anticipation of rationing which commenced in November of that year. Obviously, this had a major adverse effect upon motor sport. UHULMC sought a way for enthusiasts to enjoy their sport, yet use a minimum of petrol . . .and so the Miglia Quadrato was born. The very first Miglia Quadrato was run in April of 1957 whilst fuel rationing was in action. Petrol rationing ended on 14 May, but it took a while for normality to return to motor sport (which was seen as a frivolous use of fuel), and that first Miglia was well attended. So,..

Also known as: United Hospitals & University of London Motor Club