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23 February 2008
British Triumph at Le Mans
The 24-hour race for the Rudge-Whitworth Cups look place at Le Mans, in the Department of the Sarthe, France. It began at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 16th, and finished at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 17th. The cars, which were of touring type, were, with slight alterations, production models, and were required to average a certain performance according to their engine capacity. The vehicle which covered the greatest excess mileage was the winner, although a cup was also given for the greatest distance covered in the 24 hours. The distance round the course was 10.7 miles.
The 24-hour race for the Rudge-Whitworth Cups look place at Le Mans, in the Department of the Sarthe, France. It began at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 16th, and finished at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 17th. The cars, which were of touring type, were, with slight alterations, production models, and were required to average a certain performance according to their engine capacity. The vehicle which covered the greatest excess mileage was the winner, although a cup was also given for the greatest distance covered in the 24 hours. The distance round the course was 10.7 miles. Continued...
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