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Land Speed Record-Setter and Hot-Rod Legend George Poteet, 75

By SEMA News Editors

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George Poteet, the legendary land speed record-setter and hot-rodding icon, has passed away at the age of 75. He was known for his record-breaking land speed piston-powered streamliner, "The Speed Demon 715," which secured a new land speed record of 470.015 MPH in August 2020. SEMA and PRI send their condolences to the Poteet family.

For more on Poteet's career, visit speeddemon715.com/about-george-poteet.

Photo Courtesy of the Speed Demon team.