Today in History - Henry Birkin wins two non-consecutive Le Mans editions

Sir Henry "Tim" Birkin (one of the most famous Bentley Boys) won with his buddy Woolf "Babe" Barnato three victories in a row between 1928 and 1930 in a famous Bentley Speed Six the first time, but owes his second and last win to Alfa Romeo. The British aristocrat, who went into motorsports a bit late in life, nonetheless took two out of five starts at Le Mans with the Italian marque!

Photo (Copyright: Archives/ACO): Woolf Barnato (at left) and Sir Henry Birkin (at right) accept crowns of flowers after their victory at the 1929 24 Hours of Le Mans with Bentley.