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In just a few months, your country (UK) faces a huge challenge - the Steam Challenge. At Bonneville, the Union Jack Flag will take on the world to set a new record for the fastest steam powered car, a record that has stood for over 100 years...

In 1999, the British Steam Car Challenge was launched with the twofold aim of breaking the land speed record for steam powered vehicles as well as creating some excitement in the arena of alternate fuels. It is hoped that the project will help the trend toward more fuel efficient and cleaner burning vehicles for the future of transportation.

The fact that the longest standing Land Speed Record was set in 1906. The car managed to get to 127.659mph; wouldn’t it be interesting to create a steam powered vehicle that could exceed 170 MPH? To find out more search “Steamcar”