1970day.year
Gary Gabelich sets a land speed record in a rocket-powered automobile called the Blue Flame, fueled with natural gas.
In 1970, Gary Gabelich drove the rocket-powered Blue Flame to a new land speed record of over 622 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
On October 23, 1970, American driver Gary Gabelich piloted the Blue Flame, a rocket-powered car using liquefied natural gas and hydrogen peroxide, across Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats. He achieved an average speed of 622.407 mph, surpassing the previous land speed record by a significant margin. The Blue Flame's sleek design and potent rocket engine generated more than 22,000 pounds of thrust. The feat captivated the world, demonstrating the extremes of automotive engineering and alternative fuel use. Gabelich's record run remains one of the most iconic accomplishments in the history of motorsport. The achievement highlighted both the daring of its driver and the pioneering spirit of experimental vehicle design.
1970
Gary Gabelich
Blue Flame
natural gas