New 24-Hour Sidecar Record Set by Roy Artley on a 1917 stock Henderson

January 8, 1917 - Riding a 1917 stock Henderson, Roy Artley broke the 24-hour world's sidecar record on January 4th! Astride his four-cylindered mount, Artley sped like the wind over California roads during a day and a night. Though striving to cram as many miles as possible into the twenty-four hours, Artley and his willing Henderson sought no favor - chose no favorable roads. When the time was up 706 miles had been traversed! In spite of terrific gait that knew no cessation until the clock hands had twice circled the face, the gallant Henderson gave no trouble of any sort. At the end of the long run, despite the fact that it had been through a mile-choking performance that added 122 miles to the best previous record, drawing a sidecar and passenger, the motor was no warmer than if it had been put through a ten-mile work-out! This should emphatically decide the make of machine you will ride or sell in 1917! Henderson Motorcycle Company, Detroit

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