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  • Aug 13th, 2003
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    • A blind man has set a world record by reaching a speed of
    144mph in a $93,000 Jaguar XRJ 4.2

    Mike Newman was alone behind the wheel of the super-charged car during
    the record bid at an old aerodrome at Elvington, York.

    The 41-year-old, who has been blind for most of his life,
    now holds the land speed record for the blind after exceeding the previous
    record of 141mph.  

    Mr Newman, a bank manager from Sale, Cheshire carried out the bid in aid of Guide
    Dogs For The Blind.  In an emotional celebration, in which he hugged his
    wife Kristen, 15-year-old daughter Becky, son Sam, 13, and guide dog Ross, Mr
    Newman
    said it felt fantastic
    to have broken the record. He was in constant radio contact with his stepfather,
    also named Mike Newman, who followed at a distance and gave him directions.  from
    Ananova

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