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The longest standing speed record today is the water speed record. For a reason. Some crazy Aussie set it in the late 1970's at just over 300 mph in a plywood boat he built in his backyard. I don't believe anyone has been stupid enough to try to break it. I think there are a few getting ready to try, though, including his son.
This sport has by far the highest fatality rate in all of motorsport. Something like over 40% of those who have tried have died trying. Far more variables than any other speed record.
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Jeff
'72 911T 3.0 MFI
'93 Ducati 900 Super Sport
"God invented whiskey so the Irish wouldn't rule the world"
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