Land Speed Legends
Conversations with men & women who make land speed racing legendary!
Podcasting since 2022 • 47 episodes
Land Speed Legends
Latest Episodes
He Bought A $125 Turbo And Accidentally Became Fast: The Legendary Ross Powers Went From Slow Drags to a 240+ MPH Record On The Bonneville Salt Flats
A $125 turbo, a rulebook, and a pile of blown parts shouldn’t add up to a Bonneville 200 MPH Club record—unless you’re Ross Powers. We sit down with Ross to chart his path from slow-but-stubborn drag passes on a Harley Sportster to a J-Class La...
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Episode 47
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42:28
Salt, Speed, and a Promise Kept: THE LEGENDARY DANNY THOMPSON Explains How He Went From Motocross to 448 MPH! The Son of Mickey Thompson Proves His Streamliners Potential and Find's His Own Limits.
The salt doesn’t care about your plans, your budget, or your last name—and that’s exactly why Danny Thompson keeps coming back. From a childhood ban on racing to a 448 mph average in Challenger 2, Danny walks us through the moments that shaped ...
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Episode 46
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44:37
Land Speed Safety: The Starter's Eyes, Listen To THE LEGENDARY MONTE WIDDISON And His 30-Year Journey As Starter For The Utah Salt Flats Racing Association
The unsung heroes of motorsports often operate just beyond the spotlight, their critical work making high-speed glory possible while ensuring competitors return safely. Monte Widdison stands as a perfect example – the tall, calm presence who's ...
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Episode 45
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1:05:44
From Model A Engines to Turbine Power: How the Vescos Revolutionized Land Speed Racing with THE LEGENDARY RICK VESCO
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Episode 44
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1:15:50
SAVE THE SALT: The Legendary Larry Volk discusses the Challenges and Triumphs of Save the Salt, the history of mining and BLM mismanagement of the Bonneville Salt Flats and where the racing community goes from here
The episode explores the critical state of the Bonneville Salt Flats, detailing its history, the effects of mining, and the community's fight for its preservation through initiatives like Save the Salt. The Legendary Larry Volk shares insights ...
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Episode 43
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46:45