Per completes his first test drive for the world landspeed record in the "Eagle" at 165 Mph at Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA.

The "Eagle" transportation truck, Black Rock Desert


The "Eagle" transportation truck, Black Rock Desert


The "Eagle" transportation truck, Black Rock Desert


"Wimmer" is officially attached to the "Eagle," Black Rock Desert


Computer wizard, Steve, busy checking test data, Black Rock Desert


Per in front of the "Eagle" ahead of his first test run, Black Rock Desert


Per in front of the "Eagle" ahead of his first test run, Black Rock Desert


Per in front of the "Eagle" ahead of his first test run, Black Rock Desert


Per inside the cockpit of the "Eagle,"


Per gives "thumps up" for successful test run, Black Rock Desert, Nov 8


Per ready to do his first test run in the "Eagle," Black Rock Desert, Nov 8


Co-Driver Ed Shadle gives final instructions to Per, moments before the first test run, Black Rock Desert, Nov 8


Per starts up the "Eagle," Black Rock Desert, Nov 8


Per accelerates the "Eagle," Black Rock Desert, Nov 8


Per reaches intended top speed at this test run, Black Rock Desert, Nov 8


The "Eagle" accelerating from a distance, Black Rock Desert, Nov 8


In line with tradition, team members sign a piece which broke of the "Eagle" during the first test run,








