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the quest for a 150 mph Bonneville record

rear facing gopro video of the run
We knew we were getting some water in the cylinders of the Fast Four Special at both El Mirage and on the dyno, but decided to move ahead with some cooling system changes that may have led to the steam pocket that overheated and damaged the motor. Regardless, the 88-year old Dodge Brothers flathead four cylinder Roadster entered the two mile at 149 miles per hour (7 MPH over our own record), and even though we had ZERO compression in three of the cylinders at the end of the three, we still managed an average of 150.7 for the mile, meaning we were truly hauling balls (I swear I saw 5300 which equals 167) before she let go.  Unfortunately after the run we discovered the damage, and sadly had to leave impound with the goal of setting a the first banger roadster record over 150 MPH unfulfilled.

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  • Home
  • The Story
  • Landspeed Records
    • 2017 Bonneville Speedweek
    • 2016 November El Mirage
    • 2016 Bonneville Speedweek
    • 2016 May El Mirage
    • 2014 and 2015 Bonneville Speedweek
    • 2013 Bonneville Speedweek
    • 2013 Preparation
    • 2012 Bonneville Speedweek >
      • 2012 Preparation
    • 2011 World of Speed >
      • 2011 preparation ~ take II
    • 2011 Preparation
    • 2010 Bonneville Speedweek
    • 2010 Preparation
    • 2009 Bonneville Speedweek
    • 2008 Bonneville Speedweek
  • Team
  • The Roadster
    • Engine
    • Chassis
    • Body
  • The Lakester
  • Press