[metros11]

Originally Posted by germanicus

Maybe that matters least to you, but when:

-the aliens attack, and I'm running down to the sand/salt flats with a monster chasing me and I need to get across Nevada into Area 51 quickly, it will matter; or

-after the bombs fall, Humongous and his band of road warriors are chasing me for my guzoline, i need maximum speed across the wasteland to escape.

Valid points.