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Q: Why are land speed records set in deserts?
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What famous record is regularly set in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada?

It is noted for setting land speed records.


What is the land speed record and what is the cars name?

In the modern era of jet powered land speed records, the current holder is Andy Green. He drove a vehicle called "Thrust SSC" to a speed of 760 m. p. h. . The record was set in 1997.


What is the 2007 land speed record?

The current ultimate land speed record was set in 1997 at 763 mph.


What is the land record speed for 2008?

The current ultimate land speed record was set in 1997 at 763 mph.


What is the land speed record in 2009?

The current ultimate land speed record was set in 1997 at 763 mph.


What is important about Daytona Beach?

One of the important things about Daytona Beach is the NASCAR. In the 1920s-1930s, Daytona Beach became well known for setting world land speed records, thereby replacing Belgium and France who were known as the former record holders and the preferred location for land speed records, with 8 consecutive world records set between 1927-1935. Daytona beach became the place for racing enthusiasts and fifteen records were set between 1905-1935 on what became the Daytona Beach road course. Hope this helps.


Who set the first land speed record in car racing?

Alexander Winton set the first land speed record in auto racing in Daytona Beach in 1903. His speed was 68.18 mph.


When was the current land speed record set?

1999


Where is the land speed record located?

The current unlimited land speed record of 763 mph set by Thrust SSC was set in the Black Rock Desert, USA.


What is Burt Munro famous for?

Burt Munro was a famous motorcycle racer and daredevil from New Zealand. He set three land speed records, one of which still stands, at the Bonneville Salt Flats.


Can a land speed car go up to 2000 mph?

i believe that the current land speed record is around 1260mph and it was set by the australlians


In what year was the first land speed record set?

First wheel driven land speed record set in 1898 by Jeantaud Duc in France with a speed of 39.24 mph. First Jet or Rocket powered record set in 1963 by Spirit of America at 407.4 mph.