This Day in Auto History: 18 AUGUST

8.18.1927 - Racer John Rhodes is born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England

8.18.1937 - The Toyota Motor Company, Ltd. is established by separating the automotive department from the parent Toyoda Automatic Loom Works

8.18.1945 - The first post-World War II speed event in England is staged on a ½-mile grass and earth course at Naish House, near Portishead

8.18.1967 - Racer Uwe Alzen is born in Germany