The "Land Speed Record" refers to the highest speed achieved by a vehicle on land. This record is officially recognized by organizations like the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Vehicles that compete for this record can include cars, motorcycles, and specialized land vehicles designed for speed. To set a new record, a vehicle must complete a specific distance, typically one mile or one kilometer, in both directions to account for wind and terrain variations. The current record is held by the ThrustSSC, a jet-propelled car that reached a speed of 763 mph (1,228 km/h) in 1997.