In 1961 there was a fresh effort to promote the use of superchargers, and the Allard Motor Co. Ltd of Putney, London was appointed global distributors.
[10] In 1935 a Triumph Gloria fitted with a Centric supercharger, driven by Jack Ridley, won the 1500cc class in the Monte Carlo Rally.
[11] A more famous success was the world land speed record for under 1100cc set by Major "Goldie" Gardner in a 1087cc MG with Centric supercharger.
Using a special streamlined MG, known as the roaring raindrop, with Shorrock designed supercharger he achieved 245 mph (394 km/h) average over the mile course.
Sydney Allard is considered the father of UK drag racing having built and demonstrated a Chrysler-engined dragster in 1961.