500mph Failure: The Incredible Wingfoot Express 2 and A History of Rocket Cars 1928-1965
About this episode
This episode explores the creation of the Wingfoot Express 2 and the history of rocket cars from 1928 to 1965.
The story of the creation of the Wingfoot Express 2 is one of perseverance, dedication, mechanical skill, and pure guts. It was a giant rolling science experiment designed to not only break the world’s land speed record, but also break the sound barrier.
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