The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is changing this year.

The compulsory half-way stop in Crawley is being moved from High Street to London Road.

For 19 years the drivers parked in front of the historic George Hotel. In November, they will be pulling up on the forecourt of a car dealership.

Susy Radio has been talking with various people about the move, looking at the balance between the need for sponsors and upkeeping the tradition and ethos of the event – which this year celebrates 118th anniversary.

Craig Drysdale, Manager of the George Hotel, expressed his views to Susy Radio: