What Others Are Saying
What others are saying about Waldo Stakes and Sonic Wind.
"Stakes has more personality than a thousand sponsor-pleasing, sound-biting racers and it all comes out without any hint of pretense, just enthusiasm... When he speaks, he does so with enough technical authority to overwhelm an untrained listener."
AutoWeek magazine
"A patriot, even sort of an American ambassador, Waldo Stakes is a self-educated engineer who is dedicated to the proposition that what this country needs is the land speed record."
The New York Times Magazine
"Waldo is a great guy and he has a project that has a ton of merit. He full well knows what he is doing. Waldo is literally one of the few with a complete vehicle ready to go."
Don Baumea
Current World Water Speed Record challenger and past Spirit of America team member. Also built Eagle Indy cars for All American Racers during the early eighties.
"Waldo is quite a character."
Wendy Jeffries
Editor, Bonneville Racing News
"His entry into the land speed chase is perhaps the most intriguing."
Harvey Shapiro
Author of "Faster Than Sound" (1975) & "Man Against the Salt" (1997)
"I like Waldo. He's personable and intense. The guy eats and sleeps land speed racing. I think his project is intriguing."
Art Arfons
First to go 150mph on a drag strip
Three-time holder of the world land speed record
Member of NHRA and Motorsports Halls of Fame
"I am blown away by the look of your rocket sled. I am dying to see the actual speed attempt."
Dean Kuipers
Speed-related journalist who documented the Breedlove/Noble speed runs at Black Rock for Wired magazine. Has also written for Blue, International Design (I.D.), i-D (a UK art magazine), and many others.
"I thought Thrust SSC was wild until I saw yours."
Jason Fisher
One of our many supportive fans, Jason is currently designing his own LSR vehicle.