Home | News | Road Tests Road takes on Rail at Mercedes-Benz World Home > News > Historic Vehicles 18th March, 2009 England's Mercedes-Benz World is to host the launch of The Flying Scotsman, a unique and special trial from London to Edinburgh by vintage motor car. Racing against the clock, and Britain’s most famous steam train - The Flying Scotsman - over 100 pre-war vintage motor cars will be embarking upon the challenge of a lifetime. Commencing at midday on Friday 27th March, 2009, enthusiasts are invited to see the competitors start their engines at Brooklands, where British motor racing began, as they begin their journey across the UK bound for Edinburgh. Based upon the route taken by The Flying Scotsman, the trial challenges "Vintageants" to three days of heads-down driving, covering the Berkshire Downs, Cotswolds, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, the Peak District and Moors, Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Dales, Keilder Forest and Scottish Borders finally finishing in Edinburgh on Sunday 29th March, 2009. Amongst some of the cars already pre-registered to take part in the trial are a 1905 Star Gordon Bennett and a 1920 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Making its first run in 1928, The Flying Scotsman successfully ran the 392 miles between Edinburgh and London without stopping, a record at the time for a scheduled service, completing its speedy journey in less than seven hours and 20 minutes. Peter O’Halloran, managing director of Mercedes-Benz World, commented: “The concept of this new and exciting time trial challenge is totally unique. At Mercedes-Benz World we understand the importance of keeping the spirit of motoring alive, which is why we are proud to be hosting the start of the race. The Flying Scotsman challenge is an excellent way for vintage enthusiasts to get a slice of the motoring action as road takes on rail in a nail-biting event.” Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more More Historic Vehicle News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2009   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.