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Blood, Salt and Tears - Years of the Land Speed Record

A special edition of the motoring magazine tracing the history of attempts to break the land speed record. Highlights include a look at the thirties rivalry between British drivers John Cobb, Sir Malcolm Campbell, Sir Henry Segrave and Captain George Eyston. Presented by Tiff Needell, with contributions from driver Craig Breedlove, designers Bill Summers and Ron Eyres, and current record holder Andy Green.

English
  • Originally Aired December 21, 1998
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Notes Is a season finale
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