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George Brown was born in Nottingham, England, on February 22, 1912.
Answer: True
Explanation: George Brown was born in Nottingham, England, on February 22, 1912.
George Brown's father worked for the Experimental Department at the Raleigh Bicycle Company.
Answer: True
Explanation: George Brown's father was employed in the Experimental Department at the Raleigh Bicycle Company.
George Brown's initial career aspiration was to become a motorcycle mechanic.
Answer: False
Explanation: George Brown's initial career aspiration was to pursue a career in law as a solicitor, not to become a motorcycle mechanic.
George Brown was hired by Vincent Motorcycles in 1933 to work in the sales department.
Answer: False
Explanation: George Brown was hired by Vincent Motorcycles in 1933, but he joined the service department, not the sales department.
During World War II, George Brown was an assembly foreman building Spitfire aircraft.
Answer: False
Explanation: During World War II, George Brown worked as an assembly foreman building Mosquitos for Percival Aircraft, not Spitfire aircraft.
George Brown married Ada Brown in 1946.
Answer: True
Explanation: George Brown married Ada Brown in 1946.
What nickname was George Brown given, and which motorcycle brand was he most closely associated with?
Answer: "The Father of British Sprinting" and Vincent
Explanation: George Brown was given the nickname "the father of British sprinting" and was most closely associated with the Vincent motorcycle brand.
Where and when was George Brown born?
Answer: Nottingham, England, in 1912
Explanation: George Brown was born in Nottingham, England, on February 22, 1912.
What was George Brown's initial career aspiration before becoming involved in motorcycling?
Answer: To pursue a career as a solicitor
Explanation: Before his career in motorcycling, George Brown initially planned to pursue a career in law as a solicitor.
How did George Brown first become involved with Vincent Motorcycles?
Answer: He approached PCV for a job and was hired into the service department.
Explanation: In 1933, George Brown approached Vincent founder Philip Conrad Vincent (PCV) for a job and was subsequently hired into the service department.
What was George Brown's role during World War II?
Answer: He worked as an assembly foreman building Mosquitos.
Explanation: During World War II, George Brown worked as an assembly foreman building Mosquitos for Percival Aircraft.
When and where did George Brown pass away?
Answer: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in 1979
Explanation: George Brown passed away in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in 1979 at the age of 67.
What was George Brown's primary contribution to the world of motorcycling?
Answer: He was known as "the father of British sprinting."
Explanation: George Brown's primary contribution to motorcycling was being widely recognized as "the father of British sprinting."
The image caption refers to a 1950 Vincent Rapide motorcycle.
Answer: False
Explanation: The image caption refers to a 1950 Vincent Comet motorcycle, not a 1950 Vincent Rapide.
The "Cadwell Special" was named after Cadwell Park, its first competitive outing location.
Answer: True
Explanation: The "Cadwell Special" was named after Cadwell Park, which was the site of its first competitive outing.
The "Gunga Din" motorcycle was developed as a personal racing machine for George Brown.
Answer: False
Explanation: The "Gunga Din" motorcycle was developed as a factory racer and test-bed for performance improvements, not as a personal racing machine for George Brown.
The "Cadwell Special" engine was modified by Philip Conrad Vincent (PCV).
Answer: False
Explanation: The "Cadwell Special" engine was modified by Philip Edward Irving (PEI), not Philip Conrad Vincent (PCV).
What motorcycle is identified in the caption as "Gunga Din"?
Answer: 1947 Vincent Series B Rapide Special
Explanation: The motorcycle identified in the caption as "Gunga Din" is a 1947 Vincent Series B Rapide Special.
The "Cadwell Special" was developed using which motorcycle as its basis?
Answer: Vincent Series A Comet
Explanation: The "Cadwell Special" was developed using a Series A Comet as its basis.
Who named the Vincent racing motorcycle "Gunga Din"?
Answer: Charles Markham
Explanation: The Vincent racing motorcycle "Gunga Din" was named by motor journalist Charles Markham.
In 1937, George Brown successfully lapped Brooklands at over 100 mph but was denied the Gold Star for not being a member of the BMCRC.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1937, George Brown successfully lapped Brooklands at over 100 mph but was denied the Gold Star award because he was not a member of the British Motorcycle Racing Club (BMCRC).
In his debut at the Isle of Man TT in 1948, George Brown finished in first place after leading for three laps.
Answer: False
Explanation: In his debut at the Isle of Man TT in 1948, George Brown ran out of petrol while leading, forcing him to push his motorcycle to finish in sixth place.
George Brown retired from all motorcycle competition after his serious injury in the 1953 Junior TT.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following his serious injury in the 1953 Junior TT, George Brown retired from road racing but continued to participate in hill climbs and sprints.
Why was George Brown denied the customary Gold Star award at Brooklands in 1937?
Answer: He was not a member of the British Motorcycle Racing Club (BMCRC).
Explanation: George Brown was denied the customary Gold Star award at Brooklands in 1937 because he was not a member of the British Motorcycle Racing Club (BMCRC).
What happened to George Brown during his first appearance at the Isle of Man TT in 1948?
Answer: He ran out of petrol and finished sixth.
Explanation: During his first appearance at the Isle of Man TT in 1948, George Brown ran out of petrol while leading and finished sixth.
Following a serious injury in the 1953 Junior TT, what type of motorcycle events did George Brown continue to participate in?
Answer: Hill climbs and sprints
Explanation: Following a serious injury in the 1953 Junior TT, George Brown continued to participate in hill climbs and sprints, having retired from road racing.
In 1961, George Brown's Nero bike was fitted with slick tires supplied by Dunlop Rubber.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 1961, George Brown's Nero bike was fitted with slick tires supplied by Avon Rubber, not Dunlop Rubber.
George Brown acquired the base for the Nero motorcycle by purchasing a damaged Rapide for £500.
Answer: False
Explanation: George Brown acquired the base for the Nero motorcycle by purchasing a damaged Rapide for £5, not £500.
In 1954, Nero's front end received a telescopic fork and wheel from a Norton Featherbed.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 1954, Nero's front end received a telescopic fork and wheel from an AJS Porcupine, not a Norton Featherbed.
By 1959, Nero produced approximately 85 hp at 6,800 rpm.
Answer: True
Explanation: By 1959, the Nero motorcycle was indeed producing approximately 85 hp at 6,800 rpm.
George Brown introduced the first aerodynamic fairing on a motorcycle in Britain, made of aluminum.
Answer: True
Explanation: George Brown pioneered the introduction of the first aerodynamic fairing on a motorcycle in Britain, and this initial fairing was constructed from aluminum.
George Brown built five replicas of the Nero motorcycle for private owners.
Answer: False
Explanation: George Brown built three replicas of the Nero motorcycle for private owners, not five.
In 1963, Super Nero's front forks were sourced from a Honda Super Cub.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1963, the Super Nero's front forks were sourced from a Honda Super Cub and were subsequently shortened for its new chassis.
The Super Nero Mark II featured an enlarged, supercharged V-twin engine displacing 1148 cc.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Super Nero Mark II was equipped with an enlarged, supercharged V-twin engine that displaced 1148 cc.
What new tire technology was introduced with George Brown's Nero bike in 1961?
Answer: Slick tires
Explanation: In 1961, slick tires, supplied by Avon Rubber, were introduced with George Brown's Nero bike, marking their first use in Britain.
What modification was made to Nero's wheelbase in 1954 to prevent front wheel lift?
Answer: It was lengthened by 2 inches.
Explanation: To prevent the front wheel from lifting under hard acceleration, Nero's wheelbase was lengthened by 2 inches in 1954.
What was the primary objective behind building the "Super Nero"?
Answer: To break the World motorcycle land speed record.
Explanation: The primary objective for constructing the "Super Nero" was to pursue the World motorcycle land speed record.
What system provided forced induction for the Super Nero's engine?
Answer: Shorrock superchargers
Explanation: The Super Nero's engine was equipped with two 1500 cc Shorrock superchargers for forced induction.
George Brown successfully achieved his ambition of recording a 200 mph run on British soil.
Answer: False
Explanation: George Brown made attempts to exceed 200 mph on British soil but was ultimately unsuccessful in achieving this specific goal.
George Brown held no fewer than 50 national and world speed records by the end of his sprinting career.
Answer: False
Explanation: By the end of his sprinting career, George Brown held no fewer than 30 national and world speed records.
The primary objective behind building the "Super Nero" was to attempt to take the World motorcycle land speed record.
Answer: True
Explanation: The primary objective for constructing the "Super Nero" was to pursue the World motorcycle land speed record.
The Super Nero's engine utilized two turbochargers for forced induction.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Super Nero's engine utilized two Shorrock superchargers for forced induction, not turbochargers.
In August 1961, George Brown set the World Standing-start Kilometre record for 1000 cc machines at 108.73 mph.
Answer: True
Explanation: In August 1961, George Brown achieved the World Standing-start Kilometre record for 1000 cc machines, reaching a speed of 108.73 mph.
In June 1964, George Brown achieved the British Flying-start Kilometre record for 1000 cc machines on his Super Nero, reaching 172.7 km/h.
Answer: False
Explanation: In June 1964, George Brown achieved the British Flying-start Kilometre record for 1000 cc machines on his Super Nero, reaching 172.7 mph, not km/h.
In 1968 at Elvington, George Brown achieved the World and British flying-kilometre records on the Super Nero, averaging 182 mph.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1968 at Elvington, George Brown achieved the World and British flying-kilometre records on the Super Nero, averaging 182 mph.
What significant record did George Brown attempt to break in 1961 with his Nero bike?
Answer: The World Solo Record
Explanation: In 1961, George Brown attempted to break the World Standing-start Kilometre record for 1000 cc machines with his Nero bike.
What was George Brown's ambition regarding motorcycle speed records in Britain?
Answer: To achieve a 200 mph run on British soil.
Explanation: George Brown's ambition regarding motorcycle speed records in Britain was to achieve a 200 mph run on British soil.
Where did George Brown make attempts to exceed 200 mph in 1966 and 1968?
Answer: Greenham Common and Elvington
Explanation: George Brown made attempts to exceed 200 mph in 1966 at Greenham Common and in 1968 at Elvington.
Approximately how many national and world speed records did George Brown hold by the end of his sprinting career?
Answer: No fewer than 30
Explanation: By the end of his sprinting career, George Brown held no fewer than 30 national and world speed records.
What world record did George Brown set in August 1961 with his Nero bike?
Answer: World Standing-start Kilometre
Explanation: In August 1961, George Brown set the World Standing-start Kilometre record for 1000 cc machines with his Nero bike.
What British record did George Brown achieve in June 1964 with the Super Nero, and at what speed?
Answer: British Flying-start Kilometre at 172.7 mph
Explanation: In June 1964, George Brown achieved the British Flying-start Kilometre record for 1000 cc machines on his Super Nero, reaching a speed of 172.7 mph.
In 1968 at Elvington, what world and British flying-kilometre records did George Brown achieve on the Super Nero?
Answer: Averaging 182 mph
Explanation: In 1968 at Elvington, George Brown achieved the World and British flying-kilometre records on the Super Nero, averaging 182 mph.
George Brown was the first president of the National Sprint Association.
Answer: False
Explanation: George Brown served as a vice-president of the National Sprint Association before being elected president in 1967, not its first president.
The George Brown Memorial Sprint was established in 1979.
Answer: False
Explanation: The George Brown Memorial Vintage Run was established in 1979, while the George Brown Memorial Sprint was first held in 1982.
Where are the significant motorcycles Nero and Super Nero currently housed?
Answer: True
Explanation: The motorcycles Nero and Super Nero are currently housed at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, West Midlands, UK.
After leaving Vincent Motorcycles in 1951, what types of motorcycles did George Brown become an agent for?
Answer: Francis-Barnett, Norman, and Velocette
Explanation: After leaving Vincent Motorcycles in 1951, George Brown became an agent for Francis-Barnett, Norman, and Velocette motorcycles.
George Brown was instrumental in the formation of which association?
Answer: The National Sprint Association
Explanation: George Brown was instrumental in the formation of the National Sprint Association.
What change did George Brown successfully campaign for from the FIM in 1968?
Answer: The lifting of the 55-year age limit for setting international records.
Explanation: In 1968, George Brown successfully campaigned for the FIM to lift its 55-year age limit for setting international records.
Which event was established in 1979 in George Brown's memory?
Answer: The George Brown Memorial Vintage Run
Explanation: The George Brown Memorial Vintage Run was established in 1979 in his memory.
Where are the significant motorcycles Nero and Super Nero currently housed?
Answer: The National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull
Explanation: The motorcycles Nero and Super Nero are currently housed at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, West Midlands, UK.