CAMPBELL CARRIES ON
Captain Campbell's two records assure British supremacy in land speed' for a further period. The "Golden Arrow's" record of 231 miles an hour has been surpassed by almost fifteen miles in the "Bluebird." This has been done under conditions which show that car and driver have a reserve which may be drawn on if the present record is challenged. Scarcely less remarkable is the new "baby" car record of 94 miles an hour. These records establish Britain's claim to supremacy in design and in driving skill and courage. It might have been said that the "Golden Arrow" was the product of one genius, handled by a driver of exceptional skill and daring. But the performance has been surpassed by other designers (with "notable triumphs in aircraft engine building) and by a different driver. The triumph may therefore be fairly described as national. Such skill and courage, allied to the new spirit which is reorganising industry and reviving trading enterprise, should speedily regain commercial prosperity for Britain.
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 33, 9 February 1931, Page 8
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