I know this is not even motorcycle related but I see in the news that the actor Idris Elba has broken Sir Malcolm Campells 90 year old 174.8 mph flying mile record . Using modern technology and a Rolls Royce Continental GT Speed, the record has been increased to around 180 mph.

This for me says more about blue bird the car and the achievments of Sir Malcolm to set this record all those years ago than the getting in a fast modern car and breaking it     Sorry

I am missing something here?

Surely you could jump in any modern supercar and go faster than that?

Apologies for my ignorance but why is this a 'record'?

I suppose it is a record because some one has set up a flying mile run and got the times and speeds verified making it a record , but as you say there must be plenty of modern supercars that would beet that , one for Mr Martin




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(12-05-2015, 03:30 PM)Steady the Edward Wrote: I suppose it is a record because some one has set up a flying mile run and got the times and speeds verified making it a record , but as you say there must be plenty of modern supercars that would beet that , one for Mr Martin



Steady.I think you hit the nail on the head there its a record because the course is measured out and the time verified on timing equipment by officials !!
 I would imagine the original record stood for a long time as these sort of meetings are rare and cost a lot to put on. But for me its sad that all these years later the record has been broken by an over the counter type car unlike Sir Malcolms original record setting car . 

It is sand as well remember, not tarmac ( or salt )

Thanks for clearing that up.

Hell of an achievement then by Sir Malcolm 90 years ago. 175mph in 1925!!!

Pendine speed week is on 22nd-25th of May 2015.

It's well worth a look, lots of wicked and wonderful stuff to see, great pubs and views.