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Top Gear: Blood, Salt and Tears - Years of the Land Speed Record

on BBC Two England

A special edition of the motoring magazine tracing the history of attempts to break the land speed record. Highlights include a look at the thirties rivalry between British drivers John Cobb, Sir Malcolm Campbell, Sir Henry Segrave and Captain George Eyston. Presented by Tiff Needell, with contributions from driver Craig Breedlove, designers Bill Summers and Ron Eyres, and current record holder Andy Green.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Tiff Needell
Interviewee:
Craig Breedlove
Interviewee:
Bill Summers
Interviewee:
Ron Eyres
Interviewee:
Andy Green
Editor:
John Bailey
Director:
Andy Devonshire

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