I never thought Mark Walters blokart speed record of 64.4 mph could be broken, but I did best it yesterday 9-22-16 with a speed of 65 mph. The conditions were perfect for a record. The wind blew 30-35 mph out of the SW with higher gust to over 40. Timing the higher gust is always critical for a high speed run. I made a number of passes in the 61-63mph range. There is a lot of luck involved when trying to sail a blokart 65mph. If you don’t receive a strong wind gust once your up to speed, you will never break 60mph. Yesterday I timed the gust pretty good allowing me to sail my kart deeper with power at just the right time. Having my gps pointed towards my go pro allowed real time speed which worked out really well until I sailed deep off the wind to the East, away from the afternoon sun. It would of been nice to have a clear readout during my record pass. The Max Speed readout on my gps confirmed my real time readout of 65mph. Gary Terell and my wife Patty were also there, taking photos, shooting video and as witnesses.
Apple’s ambitions to take on Tesla in the electric car space, Uber in the self-driving space, and in general, to pivot into the auto industry have not been exactly a secret over the past year, but few had any idea how Tim Cook would go about doing this. Today, the FT reveals that the world’s most valuable company plans to transform the auto industry by purchasing British supercar maker and Formula One team owner, McLaren technology.
According to the FT, Apple has been working on a self-driving electric vehicle for more than two years, is considering a full takeover of McLaren or … More
Clearly, the Germans know what they’re doing, on many levels
Hardcore track day attendees can be rather elitist. Many feel only certain automobiles fitted with certain options should be run in anger around a racing circuit. Your Dodge Viper doesn’t have the ACR package? Are you sure you should be out here? You didn’t order the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires on your Focus RS? Wow, I can’t believe you’re thinking about tracking your car. It’s no different in the Porsche world. We all know a 911 GT3 RS is a brilliant car to run around a track at ballistic speeds but the truth—much to the chagrin of many Porsche weenies—is that any modern sports car sold by the German automaker is impressive on a racing circuit.
Matt Powers loves burritos! He also loves drifting at over 100 miles per hour, put those together and that’s one delicious ride. Don’t forget the extra guac!