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Summary:An American driver, Craig Breedlove, smashed the world land speed record when he drove his jet-powered car 'Spirit of America' across the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, at a speed of 555 miles an hour (893 kph).
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Location:USA BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS UTAH
Reuters ID:LDL00108DAPTF
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