In the 1960s at Bonneville, these three men battled to be the fastest on earth: Art Arfons, Craig Breedlove, and Walt Arfons. Courtesy of Scarf and Goggles, here’s an excellent video history. Continue reading
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A Video Biography of Mickey Thompson
Here’s a quick video biography of one of the most remarkable characters in motorsports history, Mickey Thompson. Strap yourself in and watch. Continue reading
Video: Mickey Thompson Breaks the 400 MPH Barrier at Bonneville, 1960
On September 9, 1960, Mickey Thompson ran 406.6 mph at Bonneville to become the world’s fastest hot rodder. This awesome two-minute newsreel captures the historic moment perfectly—watch. Continue reading
Video: Ab Jenkins Faster Farther Safer
Join Ab Jenkins on one of his early record runs, averaging more than 127 mph for 24 hours in his Pierce-Arrow V12 at Bonneville. Beautiful vintage film footage—enjoy. Continue reading
Video: 1934 Chrysler Airflow Shatters Records at Bonneville
In this 1934 Chrysler promotional reel, famed Indy car driver Harry Haartz drives a new Imperial Airflow coupe to a slew of speed and distance records at Bonneville. Continue reading
Bookshelf: Bonneville–A Century of Speed
This beautiful new book by David Fetherston tells the hundred-year history of land-speed record racing at Bonneville. Continue reading
Video: Mickey Thompson, Fastest Man on Wheels
Here’s some awesome newsreel-style footage of the world’s greatest hot rodder, Mickey Thompson, and his 400 mph adventure at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1960 with his four-engined streamliner. Don’t miss this. Continue reading