Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
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British driver Andy Green, the only person to have broken the sound barrier in a car, is currently in Wendover, Utah, to attempt a new land speed record. The attempt involves the use of a vehicle equipped with new wheels as he seeks to surpass his previous achievements in high-speed automotive performance.
Twenty years ago, Green established the land speed record for a diesel-powered vehicle by reaching a speed of 350.092 mph. His current efforts in Utah represent a continuation of his career in record-breaking land speed attempts.
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WTOP News - Washington DCFocuses on the historical context of the diesel record.
WPLG Local 10Provides specific historical data regarding the 350.092 mph record.
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