Andy Green aims for hydrogen land-speed record at Bonneville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Andy Green is attempting to set a land-speed record of 351 mph using hydrogen power at Bonneville Salt Flats during the annual Speed Week. The former fighter pilot is looking to surpass his previous record set 20 years ago with a hydrogen-powered vehicle. The JCB Hydromax, equipped with two 800-horsepower engines, is part of JCB's marketing campaign to highlight advancements in hydrogen technology. Green completed a test run reaching nearly 300 mph and expressed confidence about achieving the goal on August 12.
- •Andy Green aims for 351 mph record next week.
- •Test run reached nearly 300 mph with the JCB Hydromax.
- •JCB focuses on promoting hydrogen technology in heavy equipment.
- •Green's last record was set 20 years ago with a diesel engine.
- •The run is part of Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Green, 'Fastest Man on Earth,' lighting the candle with hydrogen this time
"Nearly 30 years ago, Andy Green became the only man to surpass the speed of sound on Earth. Now he's going half as fast, but the future is watching.
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