April 29, 1889
Belgium's Camille Jenatzy drives
Jamais Contente (Never Satisfied), the first specifically designed Land Speed Record car to a new record of 65.79mph. The car was cigar shaped, constructed of Partinium (a predecessor to Aluminum) and though the driver sat in the car, the top of his torso is completely exposed. It was electric powered, the motor being mounted directly on the rear axle.
