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Mike Nish

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American racing driver (born 1959)
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Mike Nish at speed in the Royal Purple 'Frankenstein' streamliner, September 2010 (Photo by Ray the Rat)
Mike (and father Terry) receiving FIA certificate of record, September 2010 (Photo by Ray the Rat)

Mike Nish (December 10, 1959 – December 14, 2022)[1] was an American racing driver who competed in theCARTIndy car series and competed inworld land speed record events.

Nish competed in four CART races, one in 1984 atPhoenix International Raceway, and three more in 1986, where he recorded his best finish of 10th place atPortland. He attempted to qualify for theIndianapolis 500 in 1985 and 1986, but failed in both years.At Speed Week in August 2007, Nish captured theSCTA AA/FS (Unlimited Fuel Streamliner) record with a speed of 377.715 mph (607.8732 km/h). He was also awarded the Hot Rod Trophy for achieving the top speed of the meet on theBonneville Salt Flats.[2]

On October 8, 2007, Nish attempted to break the world land speed record forcarbureted vehicles set in 1965, but his engine failed after 30 seconds. Mike Nish, as well as his father Terry and brothers Jeff and T. J. have successfully broken 14 different world land speed records over the years.[3]

On September 23, 2010, Nish broke the world land speed record for theFIA Category A, Group 2, Class 9, 1 Kilometer, Flying Start and Category A, Group 2, Class 9, 1 mile, Flying Start class with a speed of 285.359 mph (459.242 km/h) for the Kilometer and 285.305 mph (459.155 km/h) in the mile.[4]

American open–wheel racing results

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PPG Indycar Series

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YearTeam1234567891011121314151617RankPointsRef
1984Dick Simon RacingLBHPHXINDYMILPORMEACLEMCHROAPOCMDOSANMCHPHX
15		LAGCPL
DNQ		NC0[5]
1985A. J. Foyt EnterprisesLBHINDY
DNQ		MILPORMEACLEMCHROAPOCMDOSANMCHLAGPHX
EX		MIANC-[6]
1986A. J. Foyt EnterprisesPHXLBHINDY
DNQ		30th3[7]
Machinists Union RacingMIL
DNS		POR
10		MEA
25		CLE
Rpl1		TOR
22		MCHPOCMDOSANMCHROALAGPHXMIA
1987Machinists Union RacingLBH
DNQ		PHX
DNQ		INDYMILPORMEACLETORMCHPOCROAMDONAZLAGMIANC-[8]
1 Replaced byJohnny Parsons

Indianapolis 500

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YearChassisEngineStartFinishTeam
1985MarchCosworthDNQA. J. Foyt Enterprises
1986MarchChevy V6DNQA. J. Foyt Enterprises

References

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  1. ^Mike Nish
  2. ^Chevy High Performance[1] November, 2008
  3. ^Grass, Ray,Nish clan is driven to break land speed record, Deseret Morning News, October 11, 2007
  4. ^Nish Motorsports[2] records page
  5. ^"Mike Nish – 1984 CART Results".Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. RetrievedAugust 17, 2023.
  6. ^"Mike Nish – 1985 CART Results".Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. RetrievedAugust 17, 2023.
  7. ^"Mike Nish – 1986 CART Results".Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. RetrievedAugust 17, 2023.
  8. ^"Mike Nish – 1987 CART Results".Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. RetrievedAugust 17, 2023.
Headquarters:Speedway,Indiana
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IndyCar Series
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Years active
1983-2001
Personnel
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Years active
1981-1990
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  • Andy Kenopensky
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