Remembering Craig Breedlove: 1937-2023

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.