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Craig Breedlove sets speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats in 1963

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Craig Breedlove sets speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats in 1963
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On August 5, 1963, Craig Breedlove set a world land-speed record of 407 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats. This achievement occurred during a competitive streak in which speed enthusiasts vied for the title, leading to multiple record changes. Over the next two years, Breedlove and others, including Tom Green and Art Arfons, continuously broke and reclaimed each other’s records. Breedlove’s pursuit of speed is part of a celebrated history at the Salt Flats, known for hosting annual Speed Week events, including one scheduled for this September.

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  • •Breedlove first reached 407 mph in 1963.
  • •He faced stiff competition from Tom Green and Art Arfons.
  • •Breedlove ultimately achieved a record of 600.6 mph in 1965.
  • •The Bonneville Salt Flats is known for Speed Week events every summer.
  • •Upcoming World of Speed week is scheduled for September 6-9.
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  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Deseret News archives: Craig Breedlove set a speed record on Bonneville Salt Flats
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On this day in 1963, the famed Bonneville Salt Flats was site of a battle for the world land-speed record.

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