Author Archives: Jeff Zurschmeide

1968 Challenger 2 Streamliner

Posted on by Jeff Zurschmeide
  • Holds the fastest-ever certified speed-record run for a piston-driven vehicle
  • Designed by Hall of Fame driver Mickey Thompson in collaboration with Kar Kraft in 1968
  • Driven by Danny Thompson to a new SCTA AA/FS record of 448.757 mph on August 12, 2018, at the Bonneville Salt Flats
  • Chassis built by famed Indy Car constructor Quin Epperly with MT Advanced Engineering team and overseen by drag racer Pat Foster
  • Restored, retrofitted and updated over seven years by Danny Thompson in Read More

1954 Taylor Aerocar

Posted on by Jeff Zurschmeide
  • One of six built
  • The only vehicle in the U.S. that is both air- and roadworthy
  • Full FAA certification
  • Lycoming 0-320 engine
  • Wings, propeller and fuselage may be towed behind and can be attached in under 30 minutes
  • 15,254 miles
  • 781 flight hours