SEGRAVE TROPHY

SEGRAVE TROPHY

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The video covers Donald Campbell's receipt of the Seagrave Trophy for his world water speed record. It highlights his achievement at Coniston Water, where he set a record of 248.62 mph, and his subsequent record of 260 mph. Despite these accomplishments, Campbell aims to surpass John Cobb's land speed record. The video also acknowledges the contributions of Campbell's team, led by chief mechanic Leo Villa.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the recipient of the Seagrave Trophy for the second time?

Earl Howe

Donald Campbell

Leo Villa

John Cobb

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Donald Campbell achieve his world water speed record?

Loch Ness

Coniston Water

Lake Windermere

River Thames

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Donald Campbell's new world record speed set in the previous year?

260 miles an hour

300 miles an hour

248.62 miles an hour

394 miles an hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What land speed mark did Donald Campbell aim to surpass?

350 miles an hour

394 miles an hour

260 miles an hour

248.62 miles an hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the chief mechanic leading Campbell's team?

Earl Howe

John Cobb

Geoffrey Sumner

Leo Villa