Fuller’s grandson was eight years old when he dropped $400 on the dinner table. Greg had spent the summer washing cars for his neighbors; not to buy the bicycle he’d had his eye on, but to finish his granddad's streamliner. This unexpected move proved to be a rallying call—within a week, the story spread and matching contributions began pouring in from all across the racing community. Now it's our turn.

Kent's son and grandson, Steven and Greg

THE MAN:

Kent Fuller is one of the pioneers of the early days of drag racing. He is now building his last and most ambitious car, a streamliner designed to reach speeds over 300 mph, and set a new land speed record on the world famous Bonneville Salt Flats.

THE MACHINE:

A 25-foot long land speed car comprised of hand-rolled steel. It is a monocoque design, uniting the body with the frame to minimize drag. The driver will lie flat in this slender bullet, his only view of the road through the mirrors of a periscope.

THE GOAL:

Raise the funds to bring the nearly complete car up to SCTA specifications—rendering the streamliner eligible to race on the salt flats this coming August, in hopes of setting a new land speed record in the Streamliner XF engine class. The XF Fuel record time to beat at Bonneville is 280.023 mph.

OUR TEAM:

STEVEN FULLER, Owner - Kent’s son. Grew up in his dad’s shop, began welding at age 9, had his own fabrication business at age 21, and has always had a hand in racing.

ANDY DAVIS, Driver - Expert in vintage autos, Indy Lights, and motorcycle racing. Toured Japan, and VARA “Rookie of the Year” in 2003.

DON TUBBS, Technical Manager - Member of the SCTA (10 yrs), the sanctioning body for "Speed Week" at Bonneville. Also a longtime friend from the Navy, and groomsman at Kent's wedding in 1955. Engineered Navy control systems for 40 years and runs a competitive 1927 Model T Roadster.