Video: What It Takes to Set a New Speed Record at Bonneville

https://www.youtube.com/embed/QdMqd7ZrT48

Sure, showing up with insane levels of power helps in setting land-speed records out at the Bonneville Salt Flats, but there’s more to it than that.

As it turns out, setting records also takes persistence, skill and a steady hand behind the wheel.

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KentF (Forum Supporter)
KentF (Forum Supporter) Reader
11/6/20 9:22 p.m.

Awesome.  Totally awesome.

 

maj75 (Forum Supporter)
maj75 (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
11/6/20 9:48 p.m.

I got to go to Speed Week at Bonneville this year.  I've never been to a friendlier event.  You could walk anywhere in the pits and impound area.  Competitors loved to talk about their cars and answer questions.   If you ever have the chance, it's something not to be missed.

NOT A TA
NOT A TA SuperDork
11/6/20 10:21 p.m.

Great video!

I still hope to run my car on the salt one day. I ran the mile at the ECTA when it was in NC and ran the mile at Dade/Collier with Mile Marker One (unsanctioned) but I've only been to the salt when there wasn't a race going on. Hopefully one day........

 

 

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