Craig Breedlove became the first person to drive faster than 500 miles per hour. But his record-breaking run almost ended in disaster. 60 years ago, a jet-powered tricycle shattered the land speed ...

Craig Breedlove’s mark stood for five years until Gary Gabelich beat it in the famous Blue Flame in 1970 with a 622.407 mph two-way run. Breedlove would return to Bonneville in 1996 with a third ...

(AP) - Craig Breedlove, who set land-speed records by topping 400, 500 and 600 mph in jet-powered cars nicknamed Spirit of America, has died. He was 86. Breedlove died at his home in Rio Vista ...

Craig Breedlove's record was broken by Art Arfons just two weeks later. He returned to Bonneville the next year to reclaim it — at more than 600 miles per hour.

(AP) - Craig Breedlove, who set land-speed records by topping 400, 500 and 600 mph in jet-powered cars nicknamed Spirit of America, has died. He was 86. Breedlove died at his home in Rio Vista ...