Two world records for the 200 hp Benz

Date:
8 November 1909
Description:
Victor Hémery sets two new world records in a 200 hp Benz at the Brooklands race track near Weybridge, UK. He completes the half mile with flying start at a speed of 205.7 km/h.

Record attempts at the Brooklands race circuit, November 8, 1909. At the start - Victor Héméry in the 200 hp Benz record-breaking car. Héméry established two new world records. He completes the half mile with flying start at a speed of 205.7 km/h.