From the remarks accompanying the video:
The Spirit of Rett set a new world land speed record for a naturally-aspirated (as opposed to super- or turbocharged) single-engine car, which is now 414.316 mph... about 280 mph faster than I've ever driven. The old record stood for 45 years. More here.The first run of the new land speed record for a naturally-aspirated, wheel-driven car. Record was set September 21st, 2010 at the Bonneville Salt Flats with Charles Nearburg driving. Orange signs whizzing by on the left side indicate miles - recorded speed is an average between mile 5 and mile 6. On this run the average was 416.90 mph. (click the pic for a MUCH larger version).
h/t: A tweet from Iowahawk, which sent me off to Google.
Finally a replacement for the Green Hornet! I wonder how many gallons of petrol that beast gobbles up in a single run. Impressive to say the least.
ReplyDeleteI've been to Bonneville for Speed Week. Complete friggin' awesomeness.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of watching "The World's Fastest Indian" with Anthony Hopkins, which was not an exciting movie, but very interesting.
ReplyDeleteAnon: Heh. Trips to Wally-World wouldn't take NEAR as long. But I'll bet there ain't much trunk space.
ReplyDeleteAndy: I've never been during Speed Week, but I have been to the flats. I can only imagine.
Lou: I had to google the movie, but that looks like something RIGHT up my alley!