07-17-2019, 11:40 AM | #1 |
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Don Garlits to Attempt World Speed Record at Palm Beach International Raceway
Don Garlits to Attempt World Speed Record at Palm Beach International Raceway Saturday July 20th in an electric dragster. Link below:
http://www.racepbir.com/component/k2...tional-raceway
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07-17-2019, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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Lectric? I think I'll pass.
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07-17-2019, 03:30 PM | #3 |
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Agreed, without the sound and light show I have no interest. Ever try watching a race on TV with the sound muted? same thing. But it's probably the future, and end of racing.
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07-27-2019, 03:58 PM | #5 |
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more like hes 87!
I just hope im alive at 87. Maybe. |
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Did he do it?
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08-02-2019, 02:45 PM | #7 |
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Looks like he did set a new record of 189 MPH, but did not get the 200. Bet he gits r done shortly tho.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/f...uem-story.html
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My apologies for not updating. I didn't think there was much interest in this thread.
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