Car crashes at 592km/h
Video captured the fateful moment when American George Poteet came unstuck at 370mphWhat happens when you crash at 370mph or almost 600km/h? It happened to long-time Bonneville racer George Poteet, who tipped at 592km/h in his streamliner car.
Somehow, the 2300-plus horsepower 'Speed Demon' – and the driver – came out the other side in remarkable condition.
Most importantly, Poteet was unhurt, and the other salvageables included the engine, drive train, fuel system, wheel, tyres and a host of auxiliary components. The body is knackered, but Speed Demon will most likely get rebuilt and placed in Poteet's museum.
The Mike Cook Bonneville Shootout where Poteet crashed had been hit by rain during the lead up, but apparently the salt was not soft – and even the best track is 'edgy' when you're smacking it with 2300hp. And the black lines that Poteet left when he was taking off indicate the surface was fairly dry!
Poteet was building up to a mark of around 458mph when he crashed at 370mph, with crew and professional emergency vehicles on the crash scene in less than 15 seconds.
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