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Racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats. ca. 1951, Utah, USA, Mormon Meteor. The Worlds Greatest Unlimited Speed Record Maker, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. The Days Run Completed. Holding All Speed Records from 10 Miles to 7, 134 and from One Hour to 48 Hours. Mormon Meteor: David Abbott (Ab) Jenkins. Owner-Driver, and founder of the Salt Flats as a race course. Utah born and reared 1883. Religion, (Mormon). Holder of more worlds unlimited records than any man in history of sports. The only man who has ever driven an automobile continuously without relief for 24 hours, under supervision of contest board. Awarded champion of champions plaque and cup for the worlds safest driver. In 1950 at age 67, he made his fastest lap of 13 miles 199. 19 M. P. H. Raced his last time in July, 1951. Now retired. He attributes his stamina to the fact, he never in his life, tasted liquor or tobacco. Average M. P. H, Distance: 199. 19, 10 Miles
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Racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats. ca. 1951, Utah, USA, Mormon Meteor. The Worlds Greatest Unlimited Speed Record Maker, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. The Days Run Completed. Holding All Speed Records from 10 Miles to 7, 134 and from One Hour to 48 Hours. Mormon Meteor: David Abbott (Ab) Jenkins. Owner-Driver, and founder of the Salt Flats as a race course. Utah born and reared 1883. Religion, (Mormon). Holder of more worlds unlimited records than any man in history of sports. The only man who has ever driven an automobile continuously without relief for 24 hours, under supervision of contest board. Awarded champion of champions plaque and cup for the worlds safest driver. In 1950 at age 67, he made his fastest lap of 13 miles 199. 19 M. P. H. Raced his last time in July, 1951. Now retired. He attributes his stamina to the fact, he never in his life, tasted liquor or tobacco. Average M. P. H, Distance: 199. 19, 10 Miles
Racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats. ca. 1951, Utah, USA, Mormon Meteor. The Worlds Greatest Unlimited Speed Record Maker, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. The Days Run Completed. Holding All Speed Records from 10 Miles to 7, 134 and from One Hour to 48 Hours. Mormon Meteor: David Abbott (Ab) Jenkins. Owner-Driver, and founder of the Salt Flats as a race course. Utah born and reared 1883. Religion, (Mormon). Holder of more worlds unlimited records than any man in history of sports. The only man who has ever driven an automobile continuously without relief for 24 hours, under supervision of contest board. Awarded champion of champions plaque and cup for the worlds safest driver. In 1950 at age 67, he made his fastest lap of 13 miles 199.19 M.P. H. Raced his last time in July, 1951. Now retired. He attributes his stamina to the fact, he never in his life, tasted liquor or tobacco. Average M.P.H, Distance: 199.19, 10 Miles
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This print captures the exhilarating world of racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, circa 1951. Known as the "Mormon Meteor" this iconic image showcases David Abbott Jenkins, also known as Ab Jenkins, who was both the owner-driver and founder of the Salt Flats as a race course. Born and raised in Utah in 1883 and a devout Mormon, Jenkins held more world unlimited records than any man in sports history. Renowned for his incredible stamina and dedication to safety, Jenkins was awarded the champion of champions plaque and cup for being recognized as the world's safest driver. In an impressive feat at age 67 in 1950, he achieved his fastest lap of 13 miles at an astonishing speed of 199.19 mph. Jenkins' legacy extended beyond his remarkable driving skills; he was also hailed as the only man to have driven an automobile continuously without relief for a grueling 24 hours under contest board supervision. Retired after his last race in July 1951, Jenkins attributed his enduring strength to abstaining from liquor or tobacco throughout his life. This extraordinary individual left an indelible mark on automotive history with all-time speed records ranging from distances of ten miles to a staggering seven thousand one hundred thirty-four miles and durations spanning from one hour to forty-eight hours. This print serves as a testament to Ab Jenkins' unparalleled achievements on the Bonneville Salt Flats—an icon forever etched into motorsport folklore.
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