Land-speed landmarks - first to exceed 300 mi/h

According to Official Guinness Records,

Sir Malcolm Campbell (UK), driving Railton Rolls-Royce Bluebird (internal combustion engine), achieved a speed of 301.129 mi/h in Bonneville, Utah, USA, on 3 September 1935.

For a complete list of 1935 records, please visit 1935 Guinness Records in United States.

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