Land-speed landmarks - first record set by rocket-powered car

According to Official Guinness Records,

Gary Gabelich (USA), driving Blue Flame, achieved a speed of 631.367 mi/h in Bonneville, Utah, USA, on 23 October 1970 - the first and fastest record set by a rocket-powered car.

For a complete list of 1970 records, please visit 1970 Guinness Records in United States.

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