See what happens to the pros!

His parachute didn't even work.

Even under controlled conditions speed is dangerous.

Learn from a instructor at the track if you must, but please stay off the streets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wkza181QY4

 

well personaly i allways check , and double check my parachute everytime i leave the house

 

That's why I only streetrace in heavier cars and I avoid saltflats at all costs.

 

You mean like the new Chryslers Ike?

Charger, Magnum, 300

I heard the Salt flats are dangerous. Now we can see.

 

good tip, did you learn that from your track instructor?

 

I would presume that the afficianados on this site would know that was the Racing beat attempt to set a land speed record in its class in (I think) 1993. That attempt obviously failed at something approaching 230mph.

They re-did the paint job in black, made some minor aerodynamic changes, and came back to set a record. Black cars are always faster.

Those salt flats act like sandpaper at 200+ mph.

Info on the racing beat website in the 'Photos' section.

 

you presume right......that clip has only been seen about 1,000,000 times over the last 12 years

 

wasnt that the clip of Racing Beat trying to set the RX high speed record? I heard they came back and ended up breaking the record... with the same car!! I'm not sure if it was RB or not, can't remember

Note To Self: Do not attempt to break speed records on the street. Thanks for the info guys!!

-hS

 

ok nvm... i just saw the post above

 

Wow. Talk about a perfect example of why street cars just cannot safely reach those speeds without the aerodynamics to keep it on the ground. What I found more impressive was that even after flipping over and spinning around the car was STILL running. Betcha if that were a piston engine it'd be toast at that point.

 

That's anything but a street car. IIRC it had a 13G from the 757, a tube frame, was completelty gutted and lightened, and had a custom floor pan which was most likely the cause for it getting airborn like that. Why would a piston engine be toast? The car didn't really have any sort of major impact and the brunt of the damage was to the roof.

 

Why would someone think thats a street race? Am I the only one that sees sand and a guy in the car with a helmet on?

 

Ah Cas, not the sharpest tool in the shed...

 

Did someone say xfire???

 

Actually I'd dispute that. The engine sound at the end of the clip sounds more like a continuation of another engine sound nearer the beginning that sounds like it's coming from a car close by but out of frame... I only listened once though so see if u agree with me!

 

he's not saying its a street race. he's saying that even under controlled situations **** can happen... so dont even attempt something like this on the street.

-hS

 

I Heart This Forum

 

Yet another smart *** remark from Mr. Ike!!!! Wow thats something I'm not surprised to encounter. Get a life!

 

Nope but you're free to say it if you like. Adding to the immaturity of the forums is a great plus. Good Job!

 

So basically the thread should have started with "don't try something like this on the street".

People can easily misunderstand what his thread subject means. Its all good, thanks for being mature with your response, unlike some others on here.

 

screw you guys, I'm going street racing.

 

lol how did it end up like this lmao