CAR WITH FIN

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 January 1928, Page 8

CAR WITH FIN

BRITISH MYSTERY ENGINE. LONDON, January 1. The American authorities have chivalrously agreed to permit Malcolm Campbell, t(ie British motorist, to compete in the triangular contest at Daytona (Florida) in February, the object of which is to break Major Seagrave’s speed record. Campbell will make his attempt after the American runs, and thus will have the advantage of knowing the speed necessary to retain Britain’s record. Campbell’s motor resembles a giant projectile, the driver being covered in except his eyes and the top of his head. A fin is fitted at the rear of the machine to ensure directional stability. The engine develops 900 horse-power, and is a replica of that used in the ’plane with which Lieutenant Webster won the Schneider Cup. It. is still on the Air Ministry’s secret list, and only the Air Force mechanic accompanying Campbell will be permitted access to its interior. His American competitors will use a three-enginer, 1500 h.p. giant, in a “small shell” driven by Lockhart, America’s greatest track-driver.