Craig Breedlove

Craig Breedlove (born March 23, 1937) was a five-time world land speed record holder. He was the first to reach 400 mi/h, 500 mi/h and 600 mi/h, using turbojet-powered vehicles named "Spirit of America."

Records

September 5th, 1963 - Breedlove reached 408.312 mph (657.114 km/h) in the Spirit of America at Bonneville Salt Flats, thus making him the holder of the land speed record in 1963.

Related Topics:
1963 - Spirit of America - Land speed record

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October 13th, 1964 - Breedlove reached 468.719 mph (754.330 km/h) in the Spirit of America Sonic 1 at Bonneville Salt Flats, reclaiming the land speed record from Art Arfons.

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1964 - Art Arfons

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October 15th, 1964 - Just two days later, Breedlove beat his own record and breached the 500mi/h barrier at 526.277 mph (846.861 km/h), still driving the Spirit of America Sonic 1 at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah.

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November 2nd, 1965 - Breedlove reached 555.485 mph (893.966 km/h) in the Spirit of America Sonic 1 at Bonneville Salt Flats, yet again reclaiming the land speed record from Art Arfons.

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November 15th, 1965 - Thirteen days later, in order to compete with Arfons, Breedlove breached the 600mi/h barrier at 600.842 mph (966.961 km/h) in the Spirit of America Sonic 1 at Bonneville Salt Flats.

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