The Supreme Sunbeam with Henry Segrave at the wheel
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The Supreme Sunbeam with Henry Segrave at the wheel
The Supreme Sunbeam, 1000 HP car, with Henry Segrave at the wheel -- he was the first man to reach over 200 mph, on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, 29 March 1927. Date: 1927
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1000 Breaker Daytona Florida Record Segrave Speed Sunbeam Supreme 1927
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This photograph captures the essence of speed and innovation during the Roaring Twenties, as Henry Segrave sits proudly at the wheel of The Supreme Sunbeam, the first car to surpass the 200 mph mark. Dated back to March 1927 on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, Segrave's groundbreaking achievement left the world in awe and solidified his place in motorsports history. The Supreme Sunbeam, a 1000 HP behemoth, roared along the coastal stretch of Daytona Beach, its tires leaving a trail of smoke and dust in its wake. Segrave, a daring and determined racer, had spent years pushing the boundaries of automotive technology, and on this fateful day, he broke the 200 mph barrier, shattering the previous record by an impressive margin. The sea in the background adds to the sense of freedom and exhilaration, as The Supreme Sunbeam cuts through the air with unyielding determination. Segrave's focused expression and steely grip on the wheel convey the intense concentration required to master such a powerful machine. This photograph is a testament to the spirit of the 1920s, a decade marked by rapid advancements in technology and a newfound appreciation for the thrill of speed. Henry Segrave's record-breaking achievement in The Supreme Sunbeam remains an enduring symbol of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of the impossible.
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