How Old Is Craig Breedlove

Breedlove, the iconic face of high-speed racing and subject of the 1963 Beach Boys song “Spirit of America,” has lived in the riverfront town since 1981. The 76-year-old is still active: He mounted a land-speed record chase in the 1990s, repeated it a dozen years ago and is designing a vehicle to go 1,000 mph.

Where is Craig Breedlove today?

Breedlove, the iconic face of high-speed racing and subject of the 1963 Beach Boys song “Spirit of America,” has lived in the riverfront town since 1981. The 76-year-old is still active: He mounted a land-speed record chase in the 1990s, repeated it a dozen years ago and is designing a vehicle to go 1,000 mph.

Who holds the speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats?

Teddy Tetzlaff drove a Blitzen Benz racecar and drove across the Bonneville Salt Flats. He set a 142.8 miles per hour speed back then.