John Cobb breaks Brooklands lap record. Mr John Cobb, driving the 400 hp Napier Railton car

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John Cobb breaks Brooklands lap record. Mr John Cobb, driving the 400 hp Napier Railton car

John Cobb breaks Brooklands lap record.
Mr John Cobb, driving the 400 hp Napier Railton car, broke the Brooklands lap record. Since the late Sir Henry Birkin put the figure up to 137. 96 mph with his Bentley two years ago, this most coveted of the Brooklands records has eluded other drivers.
Photo shows, Mr John Cobb being cheered after breaking the record.
2 April 1934
30s, 30 s, 1930s, 1930 s, thirties, nineteen thirties

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In this photo print, taken on 2 April 1934, we witness a momentous occasion at Brooklands race track. John Cobb, an esteemed British racing driver, has just shattered the long-standing lap record in his powerful 400 hp Napier Railton car. For two years, since Sir Henry Birkin set the bar at an impressive 137.96 mph with his Bentley, no other driver had been able to claim this coveted title. The image captures the exhilaration and jubilation that filled the air as Mr. John Cobb is cheered on by a roaring crowd after achieving this remarkable feat. The atmosphere is electric; you can almost feel the energy emanating from both the spectators and the victorious driver. This photograph not only immortalizes a significant moment in motorsport history but also showcases the spirit of competition and achievement that defined racing during those thrilling interwar years of the twentieth century. It serves as a testament to John Cobb's skill behind the wheel and his determination to push boundaries. Preserved through time in monochrome elegance, this press photograph from TopFoto. co. uk transports us back to an era where speed records were broken amidst cheers of celebration. It encapsulates both the passion for racing and admiration for those who dared to challenge limits in pursuit of greatness.

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