An Everyday Journey Through Motoring History, Facts & Trivia

This Day In Automotive History

Events From December 2nd
Born On December 2nd

In a 200 hp Benz, Bob Burman, with a flying start, established a world record average speed of 141.72 mph (228.1 km/h) over a mile distance at Daytona Beach, Florida

Sunday 23rd April 1911

In a 200 hp Benz, Bob Burman, with a flying start, established a world record average speed of 141.72 mph (228.1 km/h) over a mile distance at Daytona Beach, Florida. This record stood until 1924.

Nigel Freestone

Leave a Reply

365 Days Of Motoring

Events from December 2nd

Looking for events from a specific date?

Born on December 2nd

Looking for births of a specific date?

Recent Posts

Categories

Disclaimer

I We have no wish to abuse copyright regulations and we apologise unreservedly if this occurs. If you own any of the material published please get in touch.