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The Records November 15th 2009 150.48 Mph Fastest UK 100 Miles The stupendous achievements of the Healey ‘1000 KM INTERNATIONAL RECORD HOLDER’ Constructor and Co-Driver Jeremy Welch, said Endurance car still leave one astonished years The target was to run the 1000 km distance - “The 1000 km endurance run is a major later. The car took to the track on Nov 15th 2009 equivalent to 621 miles in approximate 4 hours achievement both for myself and the company. It’s at Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire. Britain (London to Geneva). definitely the fastest normally aspirated Healey 100 once again established world-beating The car covered 1000km at 148.13 mph. in the World today at 153.44 mph (fastest lap), and performances in the field of speed records taking The time recorded was made all the more that’s official. The entire team is delighted. We are 17 records 11 National and 6 International, all remarkable by the poor weather that dogged the looking at offering a customer version of this car officially confirmed by the FIA & MSA. preparations for the event. for those people who want a classic performance The official FIA awards ceremony took place at the Mission accomplished. car with a thoroughbred history, but don't have the Autosport show at the NEC where the Colin Hilton, ‘FASTEST EVER 100 MILES’ IN THE UK mega budget you need for an original.” MSA Chief Executive (left) As well as the International 1000km record the car Thanks must go to Michelin tyres and their also clocked the ‘fastest 100 miles ever recorded’ distributor Longstone tyres whose products never presented the let the team down and Sunoco for supply of fuel certificates to in the UK irrespective of age of car, engine size or type of car. The record previously held by Prodrive and pumping equipment. Martyn Corfield who used a Volvo T5 in 2000, it was still holding (centre) and Jeremy Welch to mark their this record in 2016..... achievement. For detailed information go to: www.healeyendurance.com For parts go to:www.bighealey.co.uk