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In 1923, | In 1923, [[George Pettyt]], proprietor of [[Maude's Motor Mart]], donated a "challenge trophy" for the ACU ([[Auto-Cycle Union]]) to award annually for the most meritorious, observed endurance test for motorcycles. | ||
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In 1923, George Pettyt, proprietor of Maude's Motor Mart, donated a "challenge trophy" for the ACU (Auto-Cycle Union) to award annually for the most meritorious, observed endurance test for motorcycles.
Some Milestones:
- 1923-26 Norton win every year.
- 1927 Ariel ran a 557cc sidecar outfit for 5,000 miles without stopping the engine.
- 1930 Dunelt
- 1930s Dominated by Triumph and BSA.
See Also
Sources of Information
- [1] The Kettle Club web site