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Mike Nish, 2006  Copyright LandSpeed Louise Noeth, 2023. Used with Permission.

Mike Nish, 2006 Copyright LandSpeed Louise Noeth, 2023. Used with Permission.

Born:

10 Dec 1959
Salt Lake City, Utah

Died:

14 Dec 2022
Centerville, Utah

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

0 (1985-1986)

Better known for their land speed record attempts, the Nish family have also had varied careers in other fields. Mike, ran the Servi-Tech firm, a machinery parts supplier to the beverage industry, especially cans and bottles. Nish joined the family firm in 1991. Mike and his father Terry and his two brothers broke over 10 World Land Speed records and Mike himself won the 2007 Hot Rod Trophy for his efforts at the Bonneville Salt Flats meeting. Mike travelled at over 420 mph in the past. He died, just after his 63rd birthday, in 2022.

Biography last updated 15 Dec 2022