T.T. Bentleys at Brooklands, detailing car setup, lap times, and speeds for two vehicles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 155\1\ scan0264 | |
| Date | 20th October 1936 | |
| To Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} X1320 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /GR. {George Ratcliffe} 10/KW.20.10.36. T.T. Bentleys at Brooklands - Oct. 19th 1936. to Vickers. Very strong cross wind from Railway Straight B-35-AE. Race Car No.7. This car was fitted with Unit No. N9BT {Capt. J. S. Burt - Engineer} , complete with exhaust system (2 3/4" dia. bore). No headlamps. Fan belt removed. New tyres fitted on rear, 19 x 6.50 IndiaProduction 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes. 1 lap at 1 - 49.2/5 = 91.05 M.P.H. 1 " " 1 - 33.4/5 = 106.19 " 1 " " 1 - 33.2/5 = 106.65 " 1 " " 1 - 33.1/5 = 106.88 " I came in. Total running 5 laps. B-106-GA. Practice Car 'A'. This car was fitted with Unit No. B-21 complete with exhaust system (2 3/4" dia. bore) Marchal headlamps. Fan belt removed. All tyres and wheels interchanged with B-35-AE. 19x6.50 IndiaProduction 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes on rear. This was carried out for the benefit of Mr. Young, IndiaProduction 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes Co's representative. 1 lap at 1 - 45 approx. 1 " " 1 - 33.2/5 = 106.65 M.P.H. 1 " " 1 - 32 = 107.1 " 1 " " 1 - 32 = 108.27 " I came in. Total running 5 laps. | ||
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