New Motorcycle Record 1922

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Isle of Man.

Full titles read: "NEW MOTOR CYCLE RECORD - T. Bennet, on a Sunbeam, wins Senior Tourist Trophy from 68 other competitors, averaging over 58 miles per hour for 3hrs 58 minutes."

L/S's of motorcyclists starting race. M/S of motorbike going over the top of bridge. L/S of...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
22976
Sort Number:
G 0882
Time in/Out:
01:29:58:00 / 01:30:59:00
Canister:
G 882
Film ID:
268.24
Issue Date:
05/06/1922

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  • The title card wrongly identifies the winner of the Senior Tourist Trophy as "T Bennet". It is in fact Alec Bennett.

    jamied 26th Sep 2012

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