This Day in History: 1962-01-02
George Byers, Jr., drove his 7-liter hydroplane, Chrysler Queen, to a 1 mile straightaway speed record of 148.151 mph in Fort Lauderdale, FL. His H-class hydroplane was powered by a Chrysler 392 hemi.
George Byers, Jr., drove his 7-liter hydroplane, Chrysler Queen, to a 1 mile straightaway speed record of 148.151 mph in Fort Lauderdale, FL. His H-class hydroplane was powered by a Chrysler 392 hemi.