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The British land speed record for a vehicle is currently 334 km / h, set by Tony Densham in 1970.
Motorsport UK said it was “deeply saddened” that it was a “much loved member of the motorsport community”.
Eisenberg was well known within motorsport and had accumulated several records over the past decade.
Motorsport UK said it had “more than 70 British, World, UKTA, ACU and Guinness speed records with motorcycles, cars and quads.”
“In May 2019, he received the Simms Medal in honor of his outstanding contribution to automotive innovation from the Royal Automobile Club.”
Elvington Airfield is a former Royal Airforce station and is often used for record racing attempts. Just four years ago, Eisenberg was involved in a near-fatal accident at the site.
The airfield is also the site of Top gear Presenter Richard Hammond’s jetted car accident in 2006, which left him in a coma with subsequent brain damage.
Motorsport UK said: “The thoughts of everyone at Motorsport UK and within the UK motorsport community continue to be with Zef Eisenberg’s family, the event organizers and other members of the motorsport community who were present at Elvington Airfield” .
Eisenberg leaves behind a wife and two children.
