W.O.BENTLEY ENTERED A TEAM OF THREE FACTORY CARS IN THE HISTORIC 1922 ISLE OF MAN TOURIST TROPHY RACE.
THERE WERE EIGHT STARTERS IN THE 3 LITRE CLASS AND CONDITIONS WERE GRUELLING. BENTLEYS TOOK 2ND, 4TH AND 5TH PLACES.
A RACING LEGEND WAS BORN FOR SPEED AND RELIABILITY.
TO CELEBRATE THE 1922 CENTENARY, ONE HUNDRED 3 LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS, PLUS A PARTY OF CONTEMPORARY SUNBEAMS, WILL RETURN TO THE ISLAND FOR A VERY SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE WEEKEND.
Organiser:
Vivian Bush
Bentley 3 Litre
1922. Centenary Raid 2022
Isle of Man TT
Bentley 3 Litre
1922. Centenary Raid 2022
Isle of Man TT
W.O.Bentley entered a team of three factory cars In the historic 1922 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race.
There were eight starters In the 3 litre class and conditions were gruelling. Bentleys took 2nd, 4th and 5th places.
A racing legend was born for speed and reliability.
To celebrate the 1922 centenary, one hundred 3 litre Bentley chassis will return to the Island for a very special commemorative weekend.
All owners of 3 Litre Bentley chassis are invited to express interest and will be kept informed. At this early stage, discussions are taking place with the Isle of Man Government to agree a date and establish whether a competitive sprint is also possible.
www.Bentleytt100.com
Vivian Bush
W.O.BENTLEY ENTERED A TEAM OF THREE FACTORY CARS IN THE HISTORIC 1922 ISLE OF MAN TOURIST TROPHY RACE.
THERE WERE EIGHT STARTERS IN THE 3 LITRE CLASS AND CONDITIONS WERE GRUELLING. BENTLEYS TOOK 2ND, 4TH AND 5TH PLACES.
A RACING LEGEND WAS BORN FOR SPEED AND RELIABILITY.
TO CELEBRATE THE 1922 CENTENARY, ONE HUNDRED 3 LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS, PLUS A PARTY OF CONTEMPORARY SUNBEAMS, WILL RETURN TO THE ISLAND FOR A VERY SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE WEEKEND.
24th - 27th June 2022
24th - 27th June 2022
24th - 27th June 2022
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Vivian Bush
Organiser
W.O.BENTLEY ENTERED A TEAM OF THREE FACTORY CARS IN THE HISTORIC 1922 ISLE OF MAN TOURIST TROPHY RACE.
THERE WERE EIGHT STARTERS IN THE 3 LITRE CLASS AND CONDITIONS WERE GRUELLING. BENTLEYS TOOK 2ND, 4TH AND 5TH PLACES.
A RACING LEGEND WAS BORN FOR SPEED AND RELIABILITY.
TO CELEBRATE THE 1922 CENTENARY, ONE HUNDRED 3 LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS, PLUS A PARTY OF CONTEMPORARY SUNBEAMS, WILL RETURN TO THE ISLAND FOR A VERY SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE WEEKEND.
EXP2, the most important and earliest surviving Bentley in the world, which was actually used for practise on the island before the race - a proven Brooklands race winner which started the Bentley legend.
The 1922 race winning ‘Chassagne’ straight 8 Sunbeam Grand Prix car.
Bentley’s original 1925 Le Mans team car, dozens and dozens of 1920s Bentleys, Sunbeams and a smattering of Bugattis.
Line up of original period cars:
Police escorted parade lap of all the cars - His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor will ride on EXP2 as they make its way around the whole TT circuit. See these magnificent examples of motoring heritage and hear the incredible sound of such amazing cars in a convoy the island has never previously witnessed.
Sunday 26th June, starting from the TT pits/paddock at approximately 14.00:
Saturday 25th June on Douglas Promenade from 09.30 to 11.30
Supported By
Follow us on twitter @BentleyTT100
Saturday 25th June on Douglas Promenade from 09.30 to 11.30
Supported By
Follow us on twitter @BentleyTT100
EXP2, the most important and earliest surviving Bentley in the world, which was actually used for practise on the island before the race - a proven Brooklands race winner which started the Bentley legend.
The 1922 race winning ‘Chassagne’ straight 8 Sunbeam Grand Prix car.
Bentley’s original 1925 Le Mans team car, dozens and dozens of 1920s Bentleys, Sunbeams and a smattering of Bugattis.
Line up of original period cars:
Sunday 26th June, starting from the TT pits/paddock at approximately 14.00:
Police escorted parade lap of all the cars - His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor will ride on EXP2 as they make its way around the whole TT circuit. See these magnificent examples of motoring heritage and hear the incredible sound of such amazing cars in a convoy the island has never previously witnessed.
Saturday 25th June on Douglas Promenade from 09.30 to 11.30
Line up of original period cars:
EXP2, the most important and earliest surviving Bentley in the world, which was actually used for practise on the island before the race - a proven Brooklands race winner which started the Bentley legend.
The 1922 race winning ‘Chassagne’ straight 8 Sunbeam Grand Prix car.
Bentley’s original 1925 Le Mans team car, dozens and dozens of 1920s Bentleys, Sunbeams and a smattering of Bugattis.
Sunday 26th June, starting from the TT pits/paddock at approximately 14.00:
Police escorted parade lap of all the cars - His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor will ride on EXP2 as they make its way around the whole TT circuit. See these magnificent examples of motoring heritage and hear the incredible sound of such amazing cars in a convoy the island has never previously witnessed.
Follow us on twitter @BentleyTT100
Supported By
Vivian Bush
Organiser:
Original oil painting, ‘W.O.Bentley 1922 TT’ reproduced by kind permission of the artist, Don Packwood, www.donpackwood.co.nz
Original oil painting, ‘W.O.Bentley 1922 TT’ reproduced by kind permission of the artist, Don Packwood, www.donpackwood.co.nz
Original oil painting, ‘W.O.Bentley 1922 TT’ reproduced by kind permission of the artist, Don Packwood, www.donpackwood.co.nz