60 years ago, a jet-powered tricycle shattered the land speed record
Briefly

"Driving Spirit of America was probably the greatest sensation of speed that anyone could ever experience. The rough ride and vibrations made it tough to see."
"At the speeds I aimed to hit, enormous forces push the car upward and drag it downward. It’s like driving on a sheet of ice."
Read at www.npr.org
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