after all this time i have never had it explained exactly what the deal was with Simon (webmasters) record breaking endeavour.

can some one elborate please?

Weava

Simon set the WORLD RECORD for driving a car (Subaru Impreza WRX MY01) in a controlled slide for the longest time :D

That was 2 hours, 11 minutes and 18 seconds :D

The distance travelled was approximately 80 miles - the same distance as from London to Swindon down the M4 :eek:

It was an immense achievement, both to Simon's powers of concentration and skill, and also to the immense support given to him by his sponsors.

:cool:

where was it done and what inspired? also how did the car get setup as we all know the inherent understeer scoobs suffer from?

a great achievment none the less - i take it the tyres were knackered! :D

why did he stop? enough was enough? tyre blowout? loss of concentration?

also, what was the spec of said machine?

Weava

Puff The Magic Wagon!:

What caused him to skid, did a Nova pull out in front of him.
You gota watch out for that black ice

Remember what the government has told us speed Kills.

Simon you are luck to be alive, I say ;)
Sounds like a close call.

I dont believe it happened unless I see some pics or a video of the event LOL

Where did it take place?

And where can I take my car to practise

LOL!


i have always wondered about the feat - where was it held though?

Weava

It was done at Mira test facility.

there were plenty of scoobynetters there and at the time a live post commentary.

The tyres were prepared Toyos and I think eventually fuel caused the loss of control. Mind due running out of Mars bars has been mentioned ;).

He was aiming for about 20 mins I think and got carried away :D

[Edited by chrisp - 9/19/2003 8:55:54 PM]

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[Edited by Ajax - 9/19/2003 8:59:31 PM]

i am amused that he was aiming for twenty mins and got carried away for nearly two hours longer!!!

ROTFPMSL :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

crazzeeeeeeeeee mutha!

weava;)

A thread and a thread with pictures.

Oh, warm glow inside.... :D

Cheers

Ian