American Challenge

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View images from Russ Wicks’ successful attempt to break his own land speed record on October 8, 2007 – this time in a Dodge Charger.

A perfect day for breaking a record in the Bonneville Salt Flats.

The Autodesk and American Challenge team eagerly begin to set up for an exciting day.

Wicks continues to keep his cool before his first attempt.

The team gears up for the first run and the Autodesk-Sponsored Dodge Charger is set to go.

A world speed record-breaking car.

The dashboard of Wicks’ Autodesk-Sponsored Dodge Charger.

Autodesk is proud to partner with Russ Wicks and be a part of such a monumental event.

The American Challenge team makes some adjustments and fine tunes the car for another run.

Cameras roll as Wicks is interviewed after breaking his previous record, hitting a speed of 244.9 miles per hour.