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The Chrysler Corporation opened the new Chelsea (Michigan, US) Proving Grounds

Wednesday 16th June 1954

The Chrysler Corporation opened the new Chelsea (Michigan, US) Proving Grounds. Jack McGarth set a world closed-track record of 179.386 mph and Betty Skelton established a women’s land speed record of 143.44 mph, both drove a Dodge Firearrow show car.

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