Craig Breedlove
Craig Breedlove | |
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Breedlove in a 1968 illustration | |
| Born | March 23, 1937 |
| Died | April 4, 2023 (aged 86) Rio Vista, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Venice High School |
| Occupation | Professional race car driver |
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| Children | 3 |
Norman Craig Breedlove Sr. (March 23, 1937 – April 4, 2023) was an American professional race car driver and a five-time world land speed record holder. He was the first person in history to reach 500 mph (800 km/h), and 600 mph (970 km/h), using several turbojet-powered vehicles, all named Spirit of America.