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Danny Thompson prepares Challenger II for another Land Speed Record assault

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Danny Thompson prepares Challenger II for another Land Speed Record assault

By alley - May 8, 2015, 2:51 PM ET

It's been seven months since Danny Thompson's goal of achieving a new Land Speed Record for piston-driven vehicles was postponed by a combination of mechanical and natural issues, but his drive for 400mph-plus continues.Challenger II – the car originally built by Danny's father, the late Mickey Thompson, in 1968, set...

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