At 59, he's back; Breedlove will make another run at the world land speed record

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Breedlove, who set world land speed records in the 1960s and retired in 1965, is back to set new standards in his third-generation Spirit of America jet car. He is aiming to break the world record of 633.468 mph, then pass 700 mph, then be the first on land to break the sound barrier.

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Volvo 850 T-5R

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The Volvo 850 T-5R is an upgraded version of Volvo's popular 850 Turbo wagon. The 850 T-5R's main attraction is in its firmer suspension and more powerful engine. In addition, the new car has a lower front air dam and alloy wheels.

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High roller

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The Magnum XL-200 is one of the highest roller coasters in the world, its first hill rising 205 feet and offering a 73 mile per hour plunge to riders. The roller coaster is 5106 feet long and was designed by Arrow Dynamics Inc.

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