MOTOR-CAR SPEED RECORD
CAMPBELL’S SEARCH FOR
TRACK
(British Official Wireless.)
Rugby, November 4.
Captain Malcolm Campbell left Croydon aerodrome in a light aeroplane yesterday'for the Sahara to discover a 12-mile stretch of hard level sand suitable for the attempt to beat the world’s motor-car speed record in his CampbellNapier car. He understands that such a stretch exists in the middle of the Sahara and believes that if he can obtain a sufficient run before entering the measured course he can capture the record. This is held by England. Meanwhile'Major Segruve is also busy with plans for establishing a fresh speed record.
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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 36, 6 November 1928, Page 17
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101MOTOR-CAR SPEED RECORD Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 36, 6 November 1928, Page 17
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