New world speed records being set in the United States in 1933. People push race car on Daytona Beach. Sir Malcolm Campbell, a racing motorist drives his "Blue Bird" race car at Daytona Beach, Florida, setting a new speed record. Spectators stand at beach as they watch him. Campbell seated in his racing car as he smokes after the run. People stand around him. Garfield 'Gar' Arthur Wood, a racer using a racing boat named "Miss America X" sets a new world record to win Harmsworth Trophy for his speed run on the St Clair River near Detroit Michigan. View of Gar Wood smiling. From a November 10, 1958 newsreel recounting events 25 years prior.
New land and sea speed records are set in the United States. People gather in Daytona Beach, Florida. Sir Malcolm Campbell seated in his race car 'Blue Bird'. He drives the car on Daytona beach and sets a new record driving at the speed of 272 miles per hour. People cheer. Close view of him smoking a cigarette in the car after his speed run. Speedboat racer Garfield Arthur Wood seated aboard his speedboat 'Miss America' on the St Clair River near Detroit Michigan. He races the 5000 horsepower mahogany speedboat and wins the Harmsworth Trophy. Close up view of Gar Wood smiling after his race. From a November 10, 1958 newsreel recounting events 25 years earlier.
Newsreel titled 'Sand Sailors Show Speed' depicting a sand sailing race event at the Daytona Beach in Florida. Participant couples of the race prepare their sailing carts. Various participants of the race are ready to compete as the race starts. Carts crumble. A man sunbathing is overrun by a cart. The victorious couple celebrate with the Winner's trophy.
Sir Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird race car is seen as it is towed into position at Daytona Beach, Florida. A sizeable group of spectators watch the activities. Closeup of Sir Malcolm Campbell as he strolls over to a truck that begins discharging liquid to mark the course. He stands with photographers as they watch a fabric bullseye balloon being maneuvered into position above the course. closeup of Campbell in his car, putting on his helmet. Glimpse of his ground crew surrounding the car. Another closeup of Campbell in the cockpit of the car. Next, the car is seen moving slowly over the sand, emitting white smoke from its engine. Aerial view from low flying light airplane looking down at the car moving along the sand. The Bluebird races across the sand, faster than the airplane is flying, and passes it. Views from the airplane of the car passing and proceeding ahead of the airplane.
A compact car race in Daytona Beach, Florida. A large crowd of spectators gathered to watch the compact car race. The race begins at a sports car infield track. Spectators cheer the racers. The winner is awarded a trophy.
A motorcycle race in Daytona Beach, Florida. People on a beach to witness the race. License plate on a motorcycle. The motorcyclists race across the 100 mile track. A participant slips. A checkered flag is waved as the winner reaches the finish line. Close up of the winner.
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