Hey guys, Sam Hawley here, author of the land speed books "Speed Duel: The Inside Story of the Land Speed Record in the Sixties," and most recently Craig Breedlove's authorized biography, "Ultimate Speed." Just a heads-up that I'm making a new LAND SPEED LEGENDS series that you guys might like. Here's Episode 1, on "Craig Breedlove's Spirit of America Secret Weapon." I bet you haven't heard this story! (Teaser: interesting connection to Dan Gurney and Indy cars!)
The NHRA museum had a Craig Breedlove night there a coupla months back. Glad I went, some great stories. Those guys got away with a lota "stuff". Mike
I saw Spirit of America on display many years ago. One funny story I heard was he and Art Arfons returning from a speed run went through a highway speed trap. The officer didn't recognize him and said "who do you think you are, Art Arfons?". He answers "no...I'm Craig Breedlove". Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
Both are on Amazon. If you want the full story of Craig Breedlove, check out "Ultimate Speed": https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Speed-Extreme-Racing-Breedlove/dp/1641600209 If you want the story of Breedlove vs. Art Arfons (of Green Monster fame) in the 1960s, then go with "Speed Duel": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BHURTI/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0
These are both very good reads, just finished the Breedlove book and loaned to a friend who is also enjoying it. The Speed Duel book is especially good.
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