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Land Speed Racing Sam Wheeler Picture 15 of 15

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Heinz Herz poses with Delphin III replica, originally driven by his father, Wilhelm Herz. This machine was the first to break the 200 mph barrier on two wheels with a top speed of 211 mph in 1956. The early success of the NSU team inspired Sam to get involved in land speed racing.

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