Jeff Brock's 1952 Buick Super Riviera has been "chopped, dropped, stretched, and given a brutal futuristic nose job" which hit 165.735 mph (266.72 kmh) in 2013.
Jeff Brock's 1952 Buick Super Riviera has been "chopped, dropped, stretched, and given a brutal futuristic nose job" which hit 165.735 mph (266.72 kmh) in 2013.
Alexandra Lier
Owned by Steve Trafton, this 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO is the <em>Cavallo Volante</em> -- the world's fastest Ferrari with a 2010 AA/BFMS record of 275.401 mph (443.21 kmh).
Owned by Steve Trafton, this 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO is the Cavallo Volante -- the world's fastest Ferrari with a 2010 AA/BFMS record of 275.401 mph (443.21 kmh).
Alexandra Lier
Jeff Brock at the wheel of his vintage Buick Super Riviera, <em>the Riviera</em>. He designs his cars with his wife, Star. They "create objects of aesthetic beauty and fast, fine art."
Jeff Brock at the wheel of his vintage Buick Super Riviera, the Riviera. He designs his cars with his wife, Star. They "create objects of aesthetic beauty and fast, fine art."
Alexandra Lier
Mike Garcia heads off from the start line. He's a relative newcomer, but it didn't stop him making it into the 200 mph club in 2012.
Mike Garcia heads off from the start line. He's a relative newcomer, but it didn't stop him making it into the 200 mph club in 2012.
Alexandra Lier
John Oakes was originally a Bonneville spectator -- now he's a crew member on the Rockin' Johnny team.
John Oakes was originally a Bonneville spectator -- now he's a crew member on the Rockin' Johnny team.
Alexandra Lier
This 1968 <em>Sundowner</em> Corvette was bought off a used car lot in 1975. "The body looks swoopy but it's not and a lot of lead is distributed throughout the car to keep it on the ground at over 200 mph."
This 1968 Sundowner Corvette was bought off a used car lot in 1975. "The body looks swoopy but it's not and a lot of lead is distributed throughout the car to keep it on the ground at over 200 mph."
Alexandra Lier
Race and designer Jack Costella has built 11 land speed racing vehicles since first arriving on the scene in 1969. At the age of 80 he shows no signs of stopping and holds 15 records himself as an owner/driver.<br />
Race and designer Jack Costella has built 11 land speed racing vehicles since first arriving on the scene in 1969. At the age of 80 he shows no signs of stopping and holds 15 records himself as an owner/driver.
Alexandra Lier
Tools of the trade: everything is neatly organized in Bud Free's garage.
Tools of the trade: everything is neatly organized in Bud Free's garage.
Alexandra Lier
The gorgeous Ferguson Racing streamliner is the cover car of Alexandra's book. Unsurprisingly, it's no slouch -- capable of more than 300 mph.
The gorgeous Ferguson Racing streamliner is the cover car of Alexandra's book. Unsurprisingly, it's no slouch -- capable of more than 300 mph.
Alexandra Lier
Bonneville spectators sit under the shade of their RV with cold beer.
Bonneville spectators sit under the shade of their RV with cold beer.
Alexandra Lier
Ralph Hudson with his friend and crew chief, Ted Silver, at the starting line.<br />
Ralph Hudson with his friend and crew chief, Ted Silver, at the starting line.
Alexandra Lier
Don Biglow and his beautiful Dauernheim/Biglow lakester have held many records at the Bonneville Salt Flats since he began racing in 1996.
Don Biglow and his beautiful Dauernheim/Biglow lakester have held many records at the Bonneville Salt Flats since he began racing in 1996.
Alexandra Lier
Alexandra Lier poses. "The garage of a land speed racer is where record holders and their challengers are built by hand."
Alexandra Lier poses. "The garage of a land speed racer is where record holders and their challengers are built by hand."
Alexandra Lier
Alexandra Lier tries the "Tank" for size. It looks like an art deco wind-up toy, but it's actually a record holder in the 500cc motorcycle sidecar class.
Alexandra Lier tries the "Tank" for size. It looks like an art deco wind-up toy, but it's actually a record holder in the 500cc motorcycle sidecar class.
Alexandra Lier