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Originally Posted by redd9
The C5 Prototype was under development from 1958 to 1959.
The C5 was the first coach to be allowed on the banked track, In fact I have a photo of it "Over the Line" at full chat.
What you have to remember is that this was the worlds first coach designed to travel at sustained high speeds.
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Millbrook didn't open until 1969.
I think you are confusing Millbrook with MIRA.
I don't denigrate in any way the achievement of the C5 - in fact I'm impressed - in fact I'd rather drive at Millbrook than at MIRA - the severity of the MIRA banking is greater than that at Millbrook (which is larger in diameter).
I've driven continuous regular laps at over 135 mph at MIRA - and it 'concentrated the mind'. The same test at Millbrook could be done 'hands off' (due to the design of the track profile - the plan is circular, whereas MIRA is basically triangular with straight sections).