Believe It or Not by bmac62
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Craig Breedlove has quite a ride after setting the land speed record on October 15, 1964. He drove 513.33 mph one way, 539.89 mph back for the timed average of 526.28 mph. THEN TROUBLE.
The drag chutes tore loose, and the brakes, which were intended to slow the car when it was going 150 mph, burnt out. The car then snapped off a telephone pole, went through a 1/4 mile of shallow water, hit an 8-foot-tall dirt dike, went airborne, and then landed in a body of water 18 feet deep. Breedlove survived unharmed and swam ashore.
Bill:)
Note: this is the car that Buffalo1 is standing in front: Click Here
VIDEO OF THE 1964 RECORD RUN and FOLLOW-ON SEASON IN 1965. THESE ARE SUPER...
1. 1964 Record 526 mph
2. 1965 Attempts
Comments (28)
Woah...what a story...excellent collage...nice POVs!:-)
Flip what a thing to happen, glad he survived.
EXCELLENT COLLAGE
What am adventurer!
That's super cool! Very nice shot. :)
Nice bit of automotive history.... AND an excellent photo...
superb capture and a terrific story!
Great collage of this amazing super jet car!
what a ride!!!
That is one FAST ride--and I don't think it's ever been topped,has it?
Great shot Bill, this has to be one of the best looking record cars ever built. See Craig Breedloves record run to 526mph on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbjeYqshR_k&feature=related and relive one of the most exiting times in Land Speed Record breaking history. Phil
Stellar collage of the whiz vehicle, Bill, along with the bone chilling narrative of its drastic demise. At least it's back and in one piece again. Glad to read that Mr Breedlove was unhurt and lived to tell the tale.
Stellar captures!!
Wonderful photos and incredible story. He's very lucky, that was some ride. Teriffic presentation.
Nice captures my friend these look great, very nice vehicle but not so great finish, well done Bill..
I just watched the video. Amazing!
Wonderful collage and info, Bill! Cheers, Clive
wonderful collage!!!
Like we discussed on the thread last night Bill - not the ideal vehicle to go to the grocery store with! LOL... I can get across the Atlantic for a quick visit to the US almost without a bathroom stop though... Hehehe..
Great shot and an amazing story.
I LOVE THIS CAR! Craig is the man! When he was found exhausted on the lakshire after the crash, he told the first rescuer, "For my next number, I will light myself on fire." Great pics, Bill, and the videos are way cool! (The Arfons also fall into the "real man" category.)
Whoosh !!!
Great picture and I like the information. That must have been one scary situation!
Great to see.
Ooh cool shots.......
Wonderful collage!!
Now thats an action shot!
Great Collage Bill! One of the highlights of the Chicago museum for sure!! Great story and incredible looking car... Well done.. Rob