We flew again next day with the intention of doing speed trials.
The overhauled port engine failed again on 6 April during speed trials.
During speed trials, they achieved 26.83 and 26.87 knots respectively.
In December 1909, eleven drivers and a few motorcyclists returned for speed trials.
Drivers had used stock machines for early automobile races and speed trials.
They also had high positions in minimal speed trial.
She recorded a top speed of 19 knots on her speed trials.
Due to the flat surface of the Straight, it proved suitable for speed trials.
Campbell was forced to postpone any further high speed trials until the 28th of December.
The last part of the Challenge was a maximum speed trial, on a 297 km triangular course.