THE SPEED RECORD.
rw . Cab^ al " this mentioned Captain Malcolm Campbell's cominoattempt on the speed record as being fixed to take place in South Africa. The -search for a venue was of a very thorough kind. At one time it was considered that the Syrian desert would offer a satisfactory area. The search was pursued in the Sahara, but eventually the ideal speedway" was discovered at Verauk Pan, 150 miles, northeast of Calvmia and Cape Province ind approximately 400 miles from" Capetown. The stretch offering is 20 miles "kf t. broad, and is easily accessible by rail. It is dead level, and has a Hard surface. J Major Segrave knows of this site, but nevertheless will make his attempt on the record at Dayton Beach, according to his original programme. ° Campbell's. ear is known as Blue Bird,' Major Segrave's is "The Golden Arrow." Major Segrave leaves for America on January 30.'
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 18, 22 January 1929, Page 16
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151THE SPEED RECORD. Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 18, 22 January 1929, Page 16
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