burman

8 photos tagged burman, from 3 members of Flickr Commons.

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1910

2012

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synchmaster500 said:
Bob Burman. He set speed marks for the mile in 1911 while driving the Blitzen Benz.
Robert Carrier said:
Amazing photo.
Art Siegel said:
that is one monster car
Jellibat said:
"Burman duly lined up at Daytona Beach on April 23, 1911, this long, wide expanse of coastline providing the perfect venue for high-speed trials. Tapping the car’s full potential, he squeezed out an average 225.65 km/h for the mile with flying start and 228.1 km/h over the kilometre with flying start – a new land-speed record which was to remain unbroken until 1919." www.autospeed.com/cms/A_2745/article.html
Howard33 said:
It's interesting to see that it is driven by a sprocket chain.

S Jones said:
Wikipedia says that Bob Burman ranked 12th (but did not finish) in the 1912 Indianapolis 500 when his Cutting race car (pictured above) crashed on turn two. Reference: Wikipedia: 1912 Indianapolis 500
Zippy Money said:
Great old picture!
hrenrick said:
Keep in mind that when that photo was taken the car was the latest in race car design.

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teschmidt72 said:
Bob Burman professional race driver 1909 era
Steve Garfield said:
This is great! Reminds me of Alec Baldwin.

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robert holmgren said:
What, no protective leather helmet?
Mark in NOVA said:
More Tobey McGuire than Alec Baldwin.
M T said:
ahaa.. i love this =)