Endurance Driving
It seems Incredible that an. individual could drive a car continuous!/ for 24: hours, and average just under 113 miles per hour . This remarkable achievement has been accomplished by an American driver. A., Jenkins. Tlio run was officially made at Salduro. about 120 miles from Salt Lake City. The distance covered in. 21 hours, including stops for refuelling, etc., was 2710 miles, which is easily the solo driver Tecord for the full day's drive. Jenkins’ mileage figures fail by IT miles to reach the world's record tally of 2721 mile 3 recorded by a relay of crack European drivers in Marchland, Morel and Kiriloff, at the Montlhery track, Paris, in 1027. Their average speed was 113.5 miles per hour. Eor a single driver to handle the wheel for the entire 21 hours and average 112.9 miles per hour is a. Tema.rkablc feat of endurance and one unparalleled an motoring history.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7105, 14 March 1933, Page 4
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152Endurance Driving Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7105, 14 March 1933, Page 4
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