Why the 1300 HP Turbo Axle Failed

Thanks to The Zebra for sponsoring today’s video. See how much time and money you could save today by comparing car insurance rates with a quick visit to In 1962, a rocket engineer named Gene Middlebrooks applied what he’d learned designing ballistic missiles to build and sell turbine-based power-adding equipment for cars. And when we say “turbine-based”, we don’t mean turbochargers. His “turbo drag axle” was a revolutionary invention that used a turbine to drive the axle of a car, which let drivers toggle their car between comfortable street ride and absolutely mind-boggling power. So why aren’t we all driving on turbo axles? Today on B2B we’ll explore the brilliance and the pitfalls of this by-gone work of genius. New to the Channel? ►Watch this: We upload almost every day, subscribe so you don’t miss out! ►Subscribe here: Click here for more info on joining the Donut Underground!