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more about #landspeedrecord more comments → Mobius: The nose and the cockpit shapes resemble a P-51 Mustang. That's awesome. Here's a toast of engi's brefass scotch I still have left over to you guys at... more » joshish: Man, I was planning on skipping Bonneville this weekend as I have too much work to do, but this tempting me to take a road trip out there this weekend... more » IamZardoz: I prefer the Goldenrod... more » vwminispeedster, pronounded Si-trow-in: [spectreperformance.com] and i like the Geo Metro that was in line before them more » TimTim: That's pretty incredible, I look forward to the updates. I'll also be patiently waiting for the feature on that 3 axle pick-um-up-truck they've got f... more » layabout: Waste of time & money! more » P161911 probably shoudn't have: Looks like Howard Hughes' Doble was doing 133MPH in 1925. [www.hemmings.com] Are there differnt classes for steam cars too. more » AustinMiniMan: Some records are symbolic... it's cool someone went 127MPH in 1906... it's petty that someone went 131MPH in 2009. Let it be. And besides, a 3.5 MPH... more » brandegee: Couldn't they just build pressure until the boilers blow and measure the velocity of the largest piece? Oh right, two runs. Never mind. more » clank-o-tron: As someone who owns goggles and multiple vests, I'm very excited by this news. Very excited indeed. more » Tyson: You know, one of the most awesome things I've ever experienced was riding in the engine of a steam train. Steam propulsion is so ridiculous and so ama... more » mr_dude: In other news, the Future Carriage set a land speed record of 45mph for horsedrawn carriages. This marvel of technology included an kinetic energy re... more » Skunky: Sure it's fastest LAND speed, but it's still beat out in speed in general by another hydrogen powered vehicle: Call me when Jesse James reaches escap... more » Elhigh: 704hp and all he can do is 199.7? Couldn't pedal just a teeny bit more for the double ton? Pussy. Sorry, 704hp is good for a shitload more speed than ... more » Jimmie61: 704 HP? Maybe I'm missing something but a ZR-1 does over 200 mph with only 630 (give or take a few). Is 704 HP in a hydrogen fueled V8 different than ... more » -
#speedrecords
Spectre Performance Attempting 400 MPH Gas-Powered Record
There are countless classes attempting records at Bonneville but Spectre Performance is attempting one of the most important: going over 400 MPH in a gas-powered, wheel-driven car. Audio of the engine and pictures below. More » -
#landspeedrecords
British Steam Car Powers Past 127MPH Record, Unofficially
The British team attempting to break the long-standing steam-powered land speed record have beaten the 127 MPH mark, unofficially. They still need a visit from the FIA and another pair of runs to make it official.
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#alternativeenergy
Jesse James Sets Hydrogen Land Speed Record At 199.7 MPH
Jesse James set a record speed of 199.712 in the hydrogen-powered Streamliner at the El Mirage Dry Lake Bed last week, besting the hydrogen record previously held by the BMW H2R, thus proving Americans lead in increasingly obsolete technology. More » -
#jalopnikbookreviews
Mickey Thompson: The Fast Life And Tragic Death Of A Racing Legend
If you're one of those weirdo intellectual gearheads who reads books, we're not going to give you the swirly-and-stolen-lunch-money treatment you probably deserve. No, we're going to indulge your shameful habit! More » -
#racingnews
Steam-Powered Car Land Speed Record Test Successful
It seems like the team of British speed freaks aiming at one of the oldest land speed records on the books is one step closer after successfully testing their steam-powered speedster. -
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#2008dodgeviperacr
Edmunds Inside Line Gets 2008 Dodge Viper ACR Salty At Bonneville
A guy named Ed that works for Edmunds Inside Line (we suspect nepotism) just got back from driving the 2008 Dodge Viper ACR to Bonneville. There, he discovered that driving really fast in a straight line, at least in a twitchy track special on the salt, is a lot harder than it looks. If we'd been there, we'd have told him that the key to traction in slippery conditions (whether they be caused by salt, rain, ice or snow) is high revs and small throttle openings, but then no one ever listens to that advice anyways. While he didn't quite hit 200 MPH, Ed did manage to discover a truth about driving a Viper: you pay for its speed with hard work. We just hope his back managed well with the strain. More »
