The Land Speed Record 1940-1962

The Land Speed Record 1940-1962
Author: R.M. Clarke
Publisher: Brooklands Books Limited
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2000-09-17
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781855205161


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This portfolio of reports tells how the Land Speed Record was raised from 369 mph to 394 mph by John Cobb in the Railton Mobil Special. Also featured are record attempts by Donald Campbell in Bluebird, Mickey Thompson in Challenger I, Craig Breedlove in 'Spirit of America', and much more. Expert comments by David Tremayne.