Automobile racing on the beach comprised two distinct periods spanning 1903 - 1935 and 1936 - 1958. The 1903 - 1935 period was filled with speed record attempts and other related exciting beach events. These years began with the first timed run of Alexander Winton at 68.198 MPH and culminated with Sir Malcom Campbell’s run of 330 MPH and world land speed record of 276.820 MPH.