High-Speed History 2
Written by Mighty Max
By popular demand, from the makers of “High-Speed History”, comes a sequel you have all been waiting for, High-Speed History 2: A Continuation of the History of Land Speed World Records 1963-Present. Delve into the history of those who live to be the fastest. Included is wheel-driven speed records, absolutely land speed records and records for other, more obscure vehicle types and categories.
High-Speed History 2 infographicHigh Speed History 2: A Continuation of the History of Land Speed World Records 1963-Present
Wheel-Driven Land Speed Record
| Car | MPH | Driver and (Country of Origin) | Location and Year | Power |
| Bluebird CN7 | 403.10 | Donald Campbell (United Kingdom) | July 17, 1964 Lake, Eyre, Australia |
Turboshaft |
| Goldenrod | 409.27 | Bob Summers (USA) | November 12, 1965 Bonneville Salt Flats, United States |
Internal Combusion |
| Spirt of ’76 Speed-o-Motive | 425.05 | Elwin Teague (USA) | August 21, 1991 Bonneville Salt Flats, United States |
Internal Combustion |
| Vesco Turbinator | 470.44 | Don Vesco (USA) | October 18, 2001 Bonneville Salt Flats, United States |
Internal Combustion |
Absolute Land Speed Record
| Car | MPH | Driver and (Country of Origin) | Location and Year | Power |
| Spirit of America | 407.45 | Craig Breedlove (USA) | August 5, 1963 Bonneville Salt Flats, USA |
Turbojet |
| Wingfoot Express | 413.20 | Tom Green (USA) | October 2, 1964 Bonneville Salt Flats, USA |
Turbojet |
| Green Monster | 434.03 | Art Arfons (USA) | October 5, 1964 Bonneville Salt Flats, USA |
Turbojet |
| Spirit of America – Sonic 1 | 555.49 | Craig Breedlove (USA) | November 2, 1965 Bonneville Salt Flats, USA |
Turbojet |
| Spirit of America – Sonic 1 | 600.60 | Craig Breedlove (USA) | November 15, 1965 Bonneville Salt Flats, USA |
Turbojet |
| Blue Flame | 630.48 | Gary Gabelich (USA) | October 23, 1970 Bonneville Salt Flats, USA |
Rocket |
| Thrust2 | 634.05 | Richard Noble (United Kingdom) | October 4, 1983 | Turbojet |
| ThrustSSC | 714.14 | Andy Green (United Kingfom) | September 15, 1997 | Turbofan |
| ThrustSSC | 763.04 | Andy Green (United Kingdom) | October 15, 1997 | Turbofan |
Other Vehicle Type Speed Records
Diesel-Powered
| Vehicle | MPH | Driver and (Country of Origin) | Location and Year |
| JCB DieselMax | 350.45 | Andy Green (United Kingdom) | August 23, 2006 Bonneville Salt Flats, USA |
Steam-Powered
| Vehicle | MPH | Driver and (Country of Origin) | Location and Year |
| Inspiration | 139.85 | Charles Burnett III (United Kingdom) | August 25, 2009 Edwards Air Force Base, USA |
Electric-Powered
| Vehicle | MPH | Driver and (Country of Origin) | Location and Year |
| Buckeye Bullet 2.5 | 307.67 | Roger Schroer (USA) | August 24, 2010 Bonneville Salt Flats, USA |
Wind-Powered
| Vehicle | MPH | Driver and (Country of Origin) | Location and Year |
| Ecotricity Greenbird | 126.19 | Richard Jenkins (United Kingdom) | March 26,2009 Ivanpah Lake, USA |
Human-Powered
| Vehicle | MPH | Driver and (Country of Origin) | Location and Year |
| VeloX3 | 83.13 | Sebastiaan Bowier (Netherlands) | September 14, 2013 Battle Mountain, USA |
Solar-Powered
| Vehicle | MPH | Driver and (Country of Origin) | Location and Year |
| Sunswift IV “IVy” | 55.20 | Barton Mawer (Australia) | January 7, 2011 HMAS Albatross, Australia |
Radio-Controlled
| Vehicle | MPH | Driver and (Country of Origin) | Location and Year |
| RC Bullet | 202.02 | Nic Case | October 25, 2014 St. George, USA |
Motorcycle
| Vehicle | MPH | Driver and (Country of Origin) | Location and Year |
| Ack Attack | 376.36 | Rocky Robinson (USA) | September 25, 2010 Bonneville Salt Flats, USA |
