Someone has done the Cannonball in 27hrs 25mins
That's 2,825 miles at an average speed of 103mph. Record, smashed
The history behind the Cannonball is familiar to most of us; suffice it to say, the previous record of 28hrs and 50mins (or the one recognised by the fraternity, at any rate) had stood for six years. Now it has been broken again by three guys in a E63 AMG, who managed to average 103mph over the continent which divides New York and Los Angeles for a total time of just 27hrs and 25mins.
We won't steal the thunder of the lengthy video below or an in-depth feature on the subject by Road & Track, but - as ever with these things - it's the bank-heist levels of preparation which make the whole enterprise intriguing. For example, the E63 AMG chosen for the task was not only tuned to beyond 700hp and fitted with a bespoke fuel tank, the team also took the time to modify its appearance so that it would look, to quote R&T, 'like a mid-2000s Honda Accord from the rear'.
Then there's the level of applied tech. You expect things like dual radar detectors and laser jammers - but the car also had an aircraft collision avoidance system fitted in the hope that it might help them spot low-flying highway patrol planes. This being America, the team also had the obligatory police scanner, and you've got to love one guy's insistence on fitting a ('more or less worthless) CB radio.
The team also had the help of a network of spotters in and around major cities (nothing like the Mk1 eyeball) but they still had their inevitable brush with the unexpected. Don't expect too much action from the video itself - after all, driving very quickly on mostly straight, empty roads is not Ocean's 11 - but sight of the '193mph' top speed on the GPS suggests that there was no lack of gusto in the driver's seat. Brock Yates would be proud.
I Cn't help but think thIS is all rather damning evidence and them incriminating themselves though?
I'm therefore assuming it was some time ago and the statute of limitations has passed.
I'm a bit torn morally - on the one hand they didn't hurt anyone and obviously took care. On the other, what might have happened if a tyre let go or similar?
That is some going though - 103mph average for nearly 28 hours and a 193mph VMAX
I Cn't help but think thIS is all rather damning evidence and them incriminating themselves though?
I'm therefore assuming it was some time ago and the statute of limitations has passed.
There's quite a few video's related to the Cannonball on VinWiki (Itself a great channel, btw) and in all cases, the video's are released after the statue of limitations has expired, so they can't get their collars felt.
I Cn't help but think thIS is all rather damning evidence and them incriminating themselves though?
I'm therefore assuming it was some time ago and the statute of limitations has passed.
There's quite a few video's related to the Cannonball on VinWiki (Itself a great channel, btw) and in all cases, the video's are released after the statue of limitations has expired, so they can't get their collars felt.
I'm sure they know what they're doing either way...
103mph average for 27 hours is quite a feat, you'd struggle to do that for 1 hour here.
Someone will break it at some point no doubt but it'll be the time to beat for quite a while I suspect.
It's amazing how the rules of society influence people, and interesting to see that, for some, laws and rules are intrinsically linked to moral code.
I imagine there will also be some correlation of those with natural risk adverseness 'enjoying' boundaries forced upon them that can be linked with safety; i.e. the more risk adverse you are, the more you look at the rules as a method to confirm, reinforce and justify your own bias.
Of course, 'right' and 'wrong' is always interpretation. If you posted this thread in a different era or country, you would get a different response on whether the activity is indeed 'right' or 'wrong'. I'd suggest those quick to condemn should think about that for a second.
The achievement isn't just the speed, but the level of prep to make it safely happen without now being in prison.
This kind of daredevil antics is what makes life exciting. Remember the times before everyone was scared of everything?
Of course no one should do this on the M25, but the cannonball run is just a bit special and these guys know what they are doing.
Outstanding!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evA3_NV7cPM&fe...
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