And he proved his skill by winning the first 1000 mile (1600 km) reliability trial promoted by Sir Alfred Harmsworth so convincingly that a special gold medal was struck in his honour.

• 他也确实因赢得阿尔弗莱德爵士倡导的1000英里（1600公里）汽车耐用性测试冠军而充分证实了自己的能力。