Interview: Craig Breedlove on land speed record

The speaker shares their journey in high-speed racing, starting from high school hot-rodding to breaking speed records with jet cars. They discuss plans to break the current record of 600.601 mph with a new car, aiming to exceed 720 mph and break the sound barrier on land. The physical and psychological effects of racing at such high speeds are also explored, highlighting the intense acceleration and deceleration forces experienced.

What was the speed achieved by the speaker in a belly tank Lakester?

• 200 miles per hour

• 250 miles per hour

• 300 miles per hour

• 236 miles per hour

In what year did the speaker start working on the first jet car?

• 1950

• 1960

• 1980

• 1970

What is the current speed record mentioned by the speaker?

• 800.801 mph

• 700.701 mph

• 500.501 mph

• 600.601 mph

What speed does the speaker hope to achieve with the new car?

• 780 mph

• 720 mph

• 680 mph

• 620 mph

What physical effect is experienced during deceleration at high speeds?

• 8 G's

• 12 G's

• 10 G's

• 5 G's