Craig Breedlove, Pioneer Speed Record-Setter, Dies at 86

Craig Breedlove set multiple land-speed records in the 1960s, becoming the first to break the 400, 500, and 600 mph barriers.
He designed and built his own jet-powered car, the Spirit of America, to chase speed records across the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Breedlove's pursuit of speed made him an international celebrity and pop culture icon, even inspiring a Beach Boys song.
Though later business ventures faltered, Breedlove was inducted into multiple motorsports halls of fame for his daring achievements as a race car driver.
Breedlove died on June 28 at his home in Huntington Beach, Calif., at age 86.