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Originally Posted by Walter_Middie
The ability to go faster than 200 mph is very difficult - I made this chart to show the history of setting the record. Once you get to Mach 0.7, shocks start to dominate the aerodynamics and can be hard to predict - especially for mechanics that are used to building their own cars. I predict that future record holders will be professional teams with large budgets and engineers in addition to mechanics.
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I watched her on several shows over the years, and she seemed to be a likable and authentic person, but attempting the unlimited land speed record is a death wish. The aerodynamics are relatively poorly understood, and at those speeds there isnt a completely suitable location on the planet. No vehicle can be designed to protect the occupant in event of a severe crash. A senseless death of a young woman with many years ahead of her. Very sad.
RIP