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Racer Chris Raschke tragically died in a crash while attempting to break the land speed record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, highlighting the dangers of high-speed racing and prompting tributes from the racing community.
A driver attempting to set a land speed record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats died after losing control of his vehicle during a high-speed run, highlighting the inherent dangers of motorsports despite strict safety measures.
Driver Chris Raschke died after losing control of his vehicle during a land speed record attempt at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, a site famous for speed records and motorsport history, highlighting the inherent dangers of motorsports.
Chris Raschke, a veteran land-speed driver, died in a crash while driving the Speed Demon 3 at nearly 300 mph at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, prompting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
A veteran speed racer, Chris Raschke, died after losing control of his vehicle while attempting to set a land speed record at Utah's Bonneville Speedway, reaching nearly 300 mph. Raschke, known for his expertise and friendly personality, was participating in Bonneville's Speed Week when the accident occurred, and he is remembered for his contributions to motorsports and his pursuit of piston-engine speed records.
A driver named Chris Raschke died after crashing while attempting to set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah during the annual Speed Week event, with the crash occurring at around 300 mph and under investigation.
Toyota reportedly plans to crush a historic 2003 Prius and a 1978 Cressida from its museum collection, with the Prius having set a land speed record at the 2004 Bonneville Speed Week. The cars were spotted in a recycling yard near Dallas, Texas, and it's unclear if they will be sold or parted out. This fate is common for unsellable cars, and while the Prius may pose a potential liability due to its modified high-voltage electronics, the decision to crush the Cressida, which appears to have been previously registered, is puzzling.
Chris Rollins attempted to break the land speed record set by Andy Jennings using a modified trash can with a 6.5-horsepower Honda clone engine. Rollins set three goals for himself to improve performance, including being inside the trash with the lid closed, it still functioning as a trashcan, and being the fastest. He constructed a frame for the bottom of the trash can to hold the engine and bigger wheels, applied bicycle brakes that did not stop well, and had two test record attempts where he reached 62 mph, and one nearly fatal crash where he almost broke his neck.
A high school teacher allegedly violated Turo's prohibited uses by renting a 2021 Toyota Supra 3.0 and using it for a land speed record competition, resulting in around $4,000 worth of damage to the brakes and tires. Turo confirmed that the teacher did rent the car and will follow up for further action. The investigation continues to determine if the teacher or the school will have to pay for the damages.
Craig Breedlove, the former fastest man on wheels, has died at the age of 86. He broke the world land-speed record multiple times in the 1960s, becoming the first person to officially cross the 400-, 500- and 600-mph marks. His record-breaking speed runs made him a national celebrity and inspired a Beach Boys song. He likened his record-breaking speed runs to "walking out on a limb to see how far you can go without breaking it and then retreating just in time."
A teacher allegedly rented a Toyota Supra from Turo to compete in a land speed record competition after his student-built racing truck broke down. The owner of the Supra claims that the car was returned with worn tires and brakes, causing $4,000 in damage. The teacher denies renting the car from Turo and claims it came from a dealer. Both Turo and the school are investigating the situation.
Craig Breedlove, the first person to set land-speed records at 400, 500, and 600 miles per hour, died at the age of 86 due to cancer. He broke the land-speed record repeatedly in the 1960s in jet-engine-powered vehicles, all called Spirit of America. He was a former firefighter whose boyhood love of cars inspired him to make a breakthrough in land racing. His record-breaking vehicles all had the same name: Spirit of America.
Craig Breedlove, the biggest and most enduring star of Land Speed Record racing, died at the age of 86. He was the first human to fire past the 400-mph mark on land and achieved the 500- and 600-mph barriers in three years. Breedlove's successive conquering of the barriers made him a household name. He spent his final years being lavished in reverie and admiration.
Craig Breedlove, the five-time world land speed record holder and the first person to reach 400mph, 500mph, and 600mph, passed away at the age of 86. He had a lifelong passion for speed and engineering, and his first record-breaking run came in 1963 when he drove his jet-powered vehicle, Spirit of America, to a top speed of 407mph. He broke his own record several times, culminating in 1965 when he became the first person to exceed 600mph, driving his new car, Spirit of America – Sonic 1, to a top speed of 600.601mph.