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John Cobb

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Racing driver (1899-1952)

United KingdomAthletesLived 1899 to 1952 · aged 52
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John Rhodes Cobb was an early to mid 20th century English racing motorist. He was three times holder of the World Land Speed Record, in 1938, 1939 and 1947, set at Bonneville Speedway in Utah, US. He was awarded the Segrave Trophy in 1947.

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The Railton Special and John Cobb in the cockpitThe Railton Special and John Cobb in the cockpitStart of John Cobb's measured mile where he lost his lifeStart of John Cobb's measured mile where he lost his lifeThe memorial to John CobbThe memorial to John Cobb

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John Rhodes Cobb was an early to mid 20th century English racing motorist. He was three times holder of the World Land Speed Record, in 1938, 1939 and 1947, set at Bonneville Speedway in Utah, US. He was awarded the Segrave Trophy in 1947. He was killed in 1952 whilst piloting a jet-powered speedboat attempting to break the World Water Speed Record on Loch Ness in Scotland.

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United Kingdom
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deceased
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Lived 1899 to 1952 · aged 52
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