Water speed record

The World Unlimited water speed record is the officially recognised fastest speed achieved by a water-borne vehicle.

1920s

During the 1920s powerboat racing was dominated by American businessman and racer Gar Wood, whose Miss America boats were capable of speeds approaching 100 miles per hour (160 km/h). Increased public interest generated by the speeds achieved by Wood and others led to an official speed record being ratified in 1928.

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1920s - Gar Wood - Miles per hour - 1928

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The first person to try a record attempt was Gar Wood?s brother George. On 4 September 1928 he drove Miss America VII to 92.83 mph (149.40 km/h) on the Detroit River. The next year Gar Wood took the same boat up a waterway Indian Creek, Miami and reached 93.12 mph (149.86 km/h).

Related Topics:
4 September - 1928 - Detroit River - Indian Creek

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