Kenelm Lee Guinness
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Kenelm Guinness began his motor racing career, in the 1907 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. In 1913 & 1914 he was a works driver for the Sunbeam team, along with Henry Segrave. In 1922, at Brooklands, he set a new outer circuit lap record of 121.54mph, as well as world records over 1/2 mile, 1km, 1 & 2 miles, with a flying start. His World Land Speed Record was set on 17th May 1922, at Brooklands, driving a Sunbeam, fitted with a 15.395 litre V-12 'Manitou' engine of 350hp. He achieved 129.17mph over 1 Mile, and the Record was set at 133.75mph over 1 Km. Driving a Talbot 70, he won the Swiss G.P. on 15th June 1924, and the JCC 200 miles at Brooklands on 20th September 1924.
Web Links http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenelm_Lee_Guinness http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunbeam_Manitou http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/history/record-breaking-at-brooklands-1920-1939/ http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/Transport/planes/SunbeamEngines8.htm |
