World’s Fastest Kettle Gets Its Steam On
British Steam Car Challenge financed and driven by American Charles Burnett III breaks the oldest World Land Speed Record For on-site, original photographs and reproduction rights contact Louise Ann Noeth at 805.312.0893 or louise@landspeedproductions.biz Boiling across Edward’s Air Force Base in California on Tuesday, August 25th, at 8:19am (PST) Charles Burnett III successfully broke the land speed record for a steam powered car – which has stood for more than 100 years – achieving an average speed of 139.843mph on two runs over a measured mile. Driver Charles Burnett III piloted the car for both runs reaching a peak speed of 136.103mph on …