The Attempt: Land

In this record Mike will be setting the World blind land speed record in a race truck, driving drive unaccompanied at speeds exceeding 100mph.

Our Track Record

Mike and the team has proven over and over again his ability to break motorsports records, each time generating vast global exposure for his sponsors and charities.

  • 2001 89 mph World Blind Land Speed Record on a Motorcycle.
  • 2003 144 mph World Blind Land Speed Record in a Supercharged Jaguar XJR
  • 2005 178 mph World Blind Land Speed Record in a BMW M5
  • 2011 Aerial Acrobatic Record for flying the most consecutive formation loops.
  • 2013 186 mph World Blind Land Speed Record
  • 2013 93.58 mph World Blind Water Speed Record
  • 2014 200.5 mph World Blind Land Speed Record
Project Progress

The Mike Newman and his team are working with a Jenkins Motorsport in the final testing phases to ensure the attempt vehicle and location for the attempt are optimal for success.

Racing Trucks
Our Media Buzz

Having been a multiple World record holder, Mike's story, his charities and our sponsor’s brands have been seen by 300 million people globally. Below are just some of the media who are following Mike's story and who will be covering up and coming record attempts.

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  • BBC News

    BBC News

    4.5 Million Viewers

    Broadcast Audience Research Board
  • The One Show

    The One Show (BBC)

    3.7 Million Viewers

    Broadcast Audience Research Board
  • CNN
  • Sky News

    Sky News

    2.5 Million Viewers

    Sky News International
  • Fifth Gear

    Fifth Gear

    1.11 Million Viewers

    Broadcast Audience Research Board
  • ITV News

    ITV Evening News

    4.2 Million Viewers

    Broadcast Audience Research Board
  • Daily Mail

    The Daily Mail

    2,479,768 Average Monthly Circulation

    Audit Bureau of Circulations (UK)
  • Autocar

    Autocar Magazine

    Ciculation 44,000 - 1 January – 30 Jun 2011

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  • Daily Express

    Daily Express

    979,042 - Average Monthly Circulation

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  • The Independent

    The Independent

    223,645 Average monthly Circulation

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  • Financial Times

    Financial Times

    432,661 Average Monthly Circulation

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  • Daily Telegraph

    Daily Telegraph

    1,022,263 – Average Monthly Circulation

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