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Old 08-19-2006, 02:25 PM
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A NEW RECORD

"Almost two years ago the Bonneville 400 Project was born. Everyone was always asking the team 'how fast will a Formula 1 car go?' But on a track you never really know for sure.

So with their curiosity spiked, the team decided to find out for themselves.

After a successful recce on the Bonneville Salt Flats in September 2005 the team returned later in the year only to be forced to abort by unseasonal flooding. But the dedicated group were not to be beaten.

This website tells the story of an incredible journey, driven by enthusiasm and determination, to finally establish what speed an F1 can reach away from the confines of a race track. Now we know..."
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That's 248.833 686 272 mph.
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The Technical breakdown of each area was quite interesting. And the video longer than one I'd seen before.
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Originally Posted by S2000 Driver,Aug 19 2006, 02:25 PM

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A NEW RECORD

"Almost two years ago the Bonneville 400 Project was born. Everyone was always asking the team 'how fast will a Formula 1 car go?' But on a track you never really know for sure.

So with their curiosity spiked, the team decided to find out for themselves.

After a successful recce on the Bonneville Salt Flats in September 2005 the team returned later in the year only to be forced to abort by unseasonal flooding. But the dedicated group were not to be beaten.

This website tells the story of an incredible journey, driven by enthusiasm and determination, to finally establish what speed an F1 can reach away from the confines of a race track. Now we know..."
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