The Flying Kestrel
The owner of Kestrel Beer buys an original 1930's Riley Kestrel, with the intention of restoring it and then breaking the land-speed record. Follow the events from restoration to record day.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- Documentary
The owner of Kestrel Beer buys an original 1930's Riley Kestrel, with the intention of restoring it and then breaking the land-speed record. Follow the events from restoration to record day.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Stripped
Meet Nigel McNally and the team from Kestrel Beer who has hopes of breaking the land speed record in a restored 1930'a Riley Kestrel 9.
Episode 2
Dyno Test
The record attempt is only one week away and everything seems to be on track, until the results of a dyno test put a spanner in the works.
Episode 3
Meet the Press
The official press launch of The Flying Kestrel at legendary racetrack, Santa Pod. The Kestrel team is joined by Victor Riley of Riley Cars, and celebrity Rachel Riley.
Episode 4
Record Day
Record Day - The transformation is complete and it's time for The Flying Kestrel to be put to the test. But has the team gone too far too fast?
Episode 5