Sir Malcolm Campbell’s grandson plans on mowing down the
Land Speed Record!
This coming weekend, May 22-23, at Pendine Sands in the UK, Project Runningblade will be attempting to beat the current world land speed record for a ride-on lawnmower. That’s right, lawnmowers! Don Wales, co-driver of the successful record breaking steam car attempt last year, and grandson of former land speed record breaker, Sir Malcolm Campbell, will be at the wheel, hoping to take the record over 100 mph.
In support of this record attempt, a proud sponsor of Project Runningblade, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, is sending one of its most popular exhibits, the 1920 LSR Sunbeam to the Museum of Speed at Pendine Sands. The 350 horsepower Sunbeam, the original Bluebird, became the first car to break 150 mph. Sir Malcolm Campbell made the record run at Pendine Sands in 1925.
For more information about Project Runningblade, please visit
www.projectrunningblade.co.uk
For more information about the National Motor Museum, please visit www.beaulieu.co.uk