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Blitzen Benz record-breaker - painting by Andrew McGeachy
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Blitzen Benz record-breaker - painting by Andrew McGeachy
The Blitzen Benz car, built in Mannheim by Benz & Cie running a full speed. At Brooklands on November 9, 1909, at the Brooklands circuit at Weybridge, Surrey, French driver Victor Hemery set a record with an average speed of 126.0 mph over a kilometre, following 1911 by Bob Burman breaking the mile record mark (141.7 mph) at Daytona Beach, a mark which stood until 1919. Date: circa 1910
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Andrew Benz Brooklands Burman Circuit Daytona Mark Mile Motion Movement Rapid Record Speed Speeding Surrey Victor Weybridge Kilometer Kilometre
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Andrew McGeachy's captivating painting, titled "Blitzen Benz Record-Breaker," brings to life the thrilling moment of speed and innovation during the early days of automobile racing. The centerpiece of the artwork is the sleek and powerful Blitzen Benz car, manufactured by Benz & Cie in Mannheim, Germany. In this painting, the car is shown in full motion at the Brooklands circuit in Weybridge, Surrey, England. The year is circa 1910, and the scene is set for a historic moment. French driver Victor Hemery is at the wheel, pushing the limits of technology as he sets a new record for the fastest speed over a kilometre. With an average speed of 126.0 mph, Hemery's achievement was a remarkable feat, shattering previous records and capturing the imagination of the world. The painting beautifully captures the sense of motion and speed, with the white Blitzen Benz car cutting through the air, leaving a trail of dust in its wake. The engine roars to life, powering the car forward, as Hemery focuses intently on the road ahead. Just a few years later, in 1911, another record was broken at a different location. Bob Burman took the Blitzen Benz to Daytona Beach in Florida and set a new record for the fastest speed over a mile, reaching an astonishing 141.7 mph. This mark stood until 1919, a testament to the groundbreaking achievements of these early racing pioneers. McGeachy's painting is a stunning tribute to the spirit of innovation and the thrill of speed that defined the early days of automobile racing. The Blitzen Benz car, with its powerful engine and sleek design, continues to capture the imagination of viewers, reminding us of the incredible feats that were once thought impossible.
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