MOTOR SPEED RECORD
DEFENCE BY BRITAIN CAR LIKE GIANT PROJECTILE LONDON, 3rd Jan. The- American authorities have chivalrously .agreed to permit Captain Malcolm Campbell, the British motorist, to compete in the triangular contest at Daytona, Florida,, in February, the object of which is to break .Major Segrave's speed record. He will make his attempt after the American runs, and thus will have the advantage of knowing the speed necessary to retain Britain's record. Captain 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 machine to ensure directional stability. The engine develops 900 h.p., and is a replica of that used in the aeroplane, with which Lieutenant Webster won the Schneider Cnp. It is still on the Air Ministry's secret list, and only the. Air Force mechanic accompanying Captain Campbell will be permitted access to its interior.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 17 January 1928, Page 1
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155MOTOR SPEED RECORD Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 17 January 1928, Page 1
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