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  1. Mar 24, 2019 · Yes, 25 years passed between Bernstein and Schumacher’s blasts, but the winningest driver in Top Fuel history nearly broke The Bernstein Barrier before making it halfway down the damn track.

  2. Mar 20, 2020 · Twenty-eight years ago today, on March 20, 1992, Kenny Bernstein broke the 300-mph barrier at the 1992 Gatornationals. In this archived interview, Bernstein looks back on the accomplishment...

  3. Mar 22, 2017 · It’s been 25 years since Kenny Bernstein broke the 300 mph barrier in Top Fuel! Lewis Bloom sat down with the King of Speed for a special interview.. Faceboo...

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  4. Mar 20, 1992 · GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Kenny Bernstein became the first driver in motor sports history to shatter the 300 mile per hour barrier Friday, recording a speed of 301.70 mph in qualifying for the ...

  5. Mar 16, 2022 · 30 years ago, Kenny Bernstein blew everyone away when his team's technology and the conditions in Gainesville combined for NHRA's first 300-mph run.

  6. He has also been nicknamed the " King of Speed," because he was the first driver to break 300 miles per hour in the standing-start quarter mile. Bernstein owned King Racing, which he drove for in the NHRA and fielded various cars in other racing series such as IndyCar and NASCAR.

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  8. Feb 15, 2018 · Two years later, the Texas native became the first driver to break the elusive 300 mph barrier. As a result, Bernstein picked up another nickname for that achievement: “the King of Speed.”

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