fs 1 km 85.32 mph
fs 1 mile 87.38 mph
fs 5 miles 80.72 mph
All three performances counted as world records and the one-mile speed beat Henri Cissac's long-standing record.
Only the bare functional necessities found a place on Jake's machine. It had a 994 cc (82.5 x 92 mm) o.h.i.v. engine with non�adjustable tappets and auxiliary exhaust ports drilled in the cylinder walls. All touring accessories had been removed and the carburetter was completely devoid of throttle control. The only concession to comfort was the use of the latest pattern leaf-sprung Indian front fork. The exhaust pipes were only three-inches long and unsilenced. Final drive, as with all Indians at that time, was by chain, and a mechanically-driven oil pump was fitted, with an oil-tank-mounted hand pump for emergencies.
Battle of the champions
At the BMCRC's Fifth Monthly Race Meeting of 1911 on Saturday, July 15th, the much-heralded Collier-de Rosier match races were held. Three races were scheduled over two, five and ten laps, the overall winner to receive the purse of �130 put up for the competition.
Large crowds had gathered to witness what promised to be a historic Brooklands meeting. The weather was ideal for racing - fine but cool with little wind. As the sun was hidden by cloud there would be little glare from the track concrete: a blessing for riders and spectators alike.
Excitement became intense at 3.00 pm approached and the two great rivals appeared for the first of their match races.
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