Wednesday 25th April 1928

Frank Lockhart (25) was killed in the crash of his Stutz Blackhawk during a land speed record attempt on the beach at Daytona, Florida. He easily broke the existing record by running 198.29 mph on his first run. On his return run he blew a tyre on a sharp object and his Stutz-built “Blackhawk Special” flew in the air, killing Lockhart.