Craig Breedlove's Spirit of America
At the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
Keith says: When I was a kid I loved reading the Guiness Book of Records. And, to me, one of the most amazing, most incredible, most indelibly remembered records was that of Craig Breedlove. In this vehicle, the Spirit of America, he set the record for longest skid. When he lost control at some unbelievable speed, he skidded for six (6) miles. Really, how fast do you have to be going to skid for SIX miles before you come to a stop? I loved it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_America - Okay, Wikipedia says five miles, but what do they know?
Google Books and Popular Mechanics to the rescue!
Craig Breedlove's Spirit of America
At the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
Keith says: When I was a kid I loved reading the Guiness Book of Records. And, to me, one of the most amazing, most incredible, most indelibly remembered records was that of Craig Breedlove. In this vehicle, the Spirit of America, he set the record for longest skid. When he lost control at some unbelievable speed, he skidded for six (6) miles. Really, how fast do you have to be going to skid for SIX miles before you come to a stop? I loved it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_America - Okay, Wikipedia says five miles, but what do they know?
Google Books and Popular Mechanics to the rescue!