Michael C. Chorlton
1913–1951Michael C. Chorlton finished eighth in the 1948 BRDC International British Empire Trophy Race and received £7 despite severe equipment failures.
Particulars
On Tuesday 25 May 1948, Michael C. Chorlton competed in the BRDC 10th International British Empire Trophy Race at Douglas, Isle of Man, and finished eighth, receiving £7 in prize money.
During the race Chorlton experienced a complete loss of the gear lever, a smashed side of his goggles, loss of water from a broken filler cap, and a breakdown of the automatic air pump, requiring him to hand‑pump throughout.
Compiled from Wikipedia. Automated record.