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Originally posted by speeder
Which track were you thinking of where one could go 200 mph safely? I don't disagree that going 200 on a public road w/ other vehicles present is irresponsible, but the fantasy that there is a track somewhere nearby (or far away) where you can swing by, pay a few bucks and go 200 is laughable.
Bonneville. El Mirage. Maxton.

But a good point. There really aren't many proper venues for doing 200mph. Even R&T and C&D used a public road, albeit nearly abandoned, to do many top speed tests.

Still, if top speed is your bag, then maybe yearly events by the SCTA or ECTA are a better venue.
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