The History of the World Land Speed Record

Aug 19, 2025

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From the dusty beaches of early motor racing to the supersonic runs across desert plains, this episode explores the adrenaline-fuelled pursuit of the world land speed record. Discover how fearless innovators, cutting-edge engineering, and record-breaking ambition have shaped more than a century of speed on wheels, and what the future might hold for the fastest machines on Earth.

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