CTG is proud to be part of The Official Land Speed Record Holder
Wed 18th, Nov 2009
CTG is proud to be part of The Official Land Speed Record Holder
On August 25th, 2009 at Edward's Air Force Base in California, USA, the British Steam Car, driven by Charles Burnett III broke the existing land speed record by a steam powered vehicle with an average speed of 139.843 mph over two consecutive runs over a measured mile. This was recorded and has since been ratified by the FIA.
On August 26th, 2009 the British Steam Car, driven this time by Don Wales, broke a second record by achieving an average speed of 148.308 mph over two consecutive runs over a measured kilometer. This was also recorded and again, has since been ratified by the FIA.
CTG's innovation in advanced engineering once again, shows true performance. Mike Dewhirst, CTG's Engineering Director said "We were happy to support in the design and development of engineering parts which would help the late Frank Swanston and the team to break the Land Speed Record! It was an honour to be involved in such a great project…"
The programme of "The Fastest Steam Car in the World" was broadcasted on: BBC Two, 7:00pm Wednesday 18th November 2009 and can be seen again on BBC iplayer.
For more information please visit: www.steamcar.co.uk
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