Big Ideas - Episode 16 - Land Speed Records

The video covers the history of land speed records, starting with Craig Breedlove's achievements in the 1960s, including his record-breaking runs and dramatic crash. It then moves to Gary Gablich's 1970 record and Richard Noble's 1983 achievement. The focus shifts to Andy Green, who broke the sound barrier on land in 1997 with the Thrust supercar. Green later set a diesel-powered vehicle record in 2006, highlighting the potential for fuel-efficient engines in speed racing.

What was the official two-way average speed Craig Breedlove achieved in 1964?

• 600.601 mph

• 539.892 mph

• 526.28 mph

• 468.72 mph

Who broke the 1000 kilometers per hour barrier after Craig Breedlove?

• Gary Gablich

• Andy Green

• Richard Noble

• Craig Breedlove

In which year did Andy Green break the sound barrier on land?

• 1983

• 1997

• 2006

• 1964

What engines powered Andy Green's Thrust supercar?

• Two electric engines

• Two jet engines

• Two diesel engines

• Two Rolls Royce engines

What was the average two-way speed achieved by Andy Green in the Thrust supercar?

• 766.609 mph

• 763.035 mph

• 714 mph

• 759.33 mph

What was the previous diesel-powered land speed record before Andy Green's attempt?

• 235 mph

• 324.248 mph

• 333.339 mph

• 378.19 mph

What did Andy Green emphasize about the JCB Diesel Max after breaking the record?

• It was the first electric car to break the record

• It was the fastest car ever

• It was a huge achievement for British engineering

• It was powered by jet engines