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RECORD BREAKING the record attempt November 2009 saw the 'Healey Endurance' car The Saturday had seen final practice taking place impressive average of 148.10 mph, the pit stops built by Denis Welch Motorsport attempt the amidst lashing gales, a full team practice had to be were going like clockwork taking around 54 sec to International Speed record for 1000 Km done at the last moment as Millbrook is a private change all four wheels, the driver and refuel. (International Group 2 Class 8 non supercharged) testing ground and access is very limited. Pit stops It was always on schedule and looked fabulous in at Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire. and the final set up for fuel and tyres had to be the weak autumn sunshine. A further pit stop was The car successfully completed 308 laps at record concluded very swiftly due to the conditions. made after Martyn spun across the track at 150 breaking speed, with a speed adjudged on the day Sunday saw a very early start with the car mph due to the damp surface in the shadows from as 148.32 mph (finally adjusted to 148.13 by the unloaded in the dark and installation laps taking the previous days torrential rain and howling gales. time keepers). It was a trouble free run with the place on a damp track just as dawn broke. Soon After such a mind numbing moment he was still Healey not even consuming any oil in the entire the sky shook off its sombre mood and the able to gather the car, losing little time and after a run, that involved 3 scheduled pit stops. It was sunlight strengthened to show the car running safety check carry on unabated to the next driven by owner Martyn Corfield and Constructor smooth and true, as it did for the whole attempt. scheduled stop. Jeremy Welch in 4 stints of one hour each. By 11:16 am the 500 km point was reached at an For detailed information go to: www.healeyendurance.com For parts go to:www.bighealey.co.uk