Percy E. Lambert

Percy E. Lambert was the first person to cover a hundred miles in an hour. The record was set at Brooklands on February 15th 1913 when driving his 4.5 litre sidevalve Talbot. He actually covered 103 miles and 1470 yards in sixty minutes. There is a film of his exploits at the Brooklands museum which was made on that day. Unfortunately Percy was killed on October 21st 1913 while trying to regain his land speed record from Peugeot. He averaged over 110 mph for the first 120 laps but a rear tyre disintegrated and Percy was killed. This happened two weeks before Percy was to marry his fiancee and give up racing. He was buried in a streamlined coffin to match his car at Brompton cemetry, London. His Epitaph read: A modest friend, a fine gentleman and a thorough sportsman. The first man to cover 100 miles in one hour. Killed by accident at Brooklands Motor Racing Track whilst attempting further records. October 21st, 1913.

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February 15 - 1913 - London

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