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Sir Henry Segrave, land speed record attempt
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Sir Henry Segrave, land speed record attempt
Sir Henry Segrave making a land speed record attempt on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA.
1926
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Attempt Daytona Florida Record Sand Segrave Speed Streamlined 1926
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In this photograph, Sir Henry Segrave, a British racing driver and pioneering record-breaker, is seen making a daring land speed record attempt on the sands of Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, in 1926. The 1920s, an era of innovation and excitement in the realm of transportation, saw Segrave pushing the boundaries of speed, both on the race track and on the open road. Segrave, dressed in a sleek leather helmet and goggles, sits confidently behind the wheel of his streamlined Sunbeam 1000HP car, its engine roaring in the background. The car, with its long, slender body and minimalist design, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The coastal landscape of Daytona Beach, with its endless expanse of sand and the vast blue sea in the distance, provides the perfect backdrop for this high-speed spectacle. The day was significant in the annals of motorsport history, as Segrave broke the land speed record with a top speed of 152.3 mph (245.1 km/h), a feat that would stand for over a decade. The record-breaking attempt drew a large crowd of spectators, who gathered to witness the thrilling event unfold. This photograph captures the spirit of adventure and the relentless pursuit of speed that defined the 1920s. Sir Henry Segrave's daring land speed record attempt on Daytona Beach, Florida, remains an enduring symbol of the era's technological innovation and the human desire to push the limits of what is possible.
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