| Driver | Craig Breedlove (United States) |
| Car | Spirit of America Sonic 1 (United States) |
| Date Speed | 15th November 1965 600.601 mph (m) |
| Date Speed | 2nd November 1965 555.127 mph (m) |
| Place | Bonneville Flats, USA. |
| Power Source | General Electric J79 turbo-jet engine |
| Max Thrust | 6,804kg. (15,000 lbs) |
| Length | 11.54m (37'7") |
| Wheelbase | 5.13m (16'10") |
| Weight (approx.) | 3,636kg (8,008lbs) |
| Where is it now? | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
Spirit of America was reborn, Sonic 1, a new car designed by Breedlove himself and this time with 4 wheels. On November 2nd 1965, he exceeded his own 555.127mph mark. With true Breedlove determination and style, Sonic 1 was fired up again at 8:10am on November 15th 1965. The car screamed through the first run averaging 594mph. His second run was under six seconds for the measured mile, an average of 608mph, producing a two way average of 600.601mph. Craig Breedlove was indeed the first in world history to crack 400, 500 and 600mph.
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