Faster Than A Stanley Steamer Rocket

We previously reported on the efforts of the British Steam Car Team to break the steam car speed record set by Fred Marriott in 1906 when he went 127.659 mph in a Stanley Steamer Rocket. Today, Charles Burnett III drove the team to a new record with a two way average speed of 139.843 mph in the 25 foot long car Inspiration. Full coverage is available here.

[Source: Wired]