Mike Nish

Mike Nish (December 10, 1959 – December 14, 2022)[1] was an American racing driver who competed in the CART Championship Car series and competed in world land speed record events.

He was also awarded the Hot Rod Trophy for achieving the top speed of the meet on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

[2] On October 8, 2007, Nish attempted to break the world land speed record for carbureted vehicles set in 1965, but his engine failed after 30 seconds.

Mike Nish, as well as his father Terry and brothers Jeff and T. J. have successfully broken 14 different world land speed records over the years.

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Mike Nish at speed in the Royal Purple 'Frankenstein' streamliner, September 2010 (Photo by Ray the Rat)
Mike (and father Terry) receiving FIA certificate of record, September 2010 (Photo by Ray the Rat)